Public policies and strategies of a complex system: the change in the urban mobility system of Bogotá

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DOI :

https://doi.org/10.5902/1983465943626

Mots-clés :

Public Transportation, Public Administration, Local Government, Strategy

Résumé

Purpose – Urban mobility is one of the most relevant themes in discussions regarding quality of life in large urban centers worldwide. It is a challenge that local governments have been facing due to a significant growth in the urban population. The purpose of this study is to analyze the changes in public transport made by the local government in the city of Bogotá, Colombia

Design/methodology/approach – It is an in-depth case study of a qualitative nature, based upon primary (interviews and observation) and secondary data. Data was collected in Brazil and Colômbia.

Findings – The case signaled a significant change process by improving urban mobility through the implementation of successful public policies and strategies. The findings indicated that transforming a chaotic public transport system into a point of reference in this field is a notable effort.

Practical implications – This study provides insights to public administrators that manage organizations that operate complex systems and pluralistic contexts

Originality/value – This paper contributes to the field by discussing a unique case study in which the administration of a large capital of a South American country promoted a substantial change in the urban mobility system, tackling obstacles and developing an efficient approach.

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Bernardo Meyer, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)

Professor do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Administração (PPGA) e do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Administração Universitária (PPGAU). Possui Doutorado em Administração pela Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR) e Mestrado em Administração pela DePaul University (EUA). É graduado em Administração pela Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC).

Victor Meyer Jr., Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR)

Professor do Programa de Pós-Graduação (Mestrado e Doutorado) em Administração. Possui Mestrado e Doutorado em Administração pela Universidade de Houston (EUA). É graduado em Economia pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC).

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2021-10-04

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Meyer, B., & Meyer Jr., V. (2021). Public policies and strategies of a complex system: the change in the urban mobility system of Bogotá. Revista De Administração Da UFSM, 14(3), 592–610. https://doi.org/10.5902/1983465943626

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