press releases
Mobility and transportation do not make gender distinctions; public transportation is a breeding ground for inequalities that can impact educational and employment opportunities, leading to negative effects on the health and quality of life of its users.
Sustainable Cities: Cities can be part of green and inclusive solutions. This program promotes the exchange of proposals and innovative solutions from the public, private, and social sectors for climate action.
Gender-inclusive Biciescuela: A project that seeks to empower women as cyclists and create safer environments for girls and boys, providing learning spaces tailored to different skill levels and training objectives.
"Biciescuela León" winner of the second place in Urban Regeneration Innovations 2022. With their projects "What You Need to Know" and "Cycling is Unforgettable."
Biciescuela participated in the Seventh Urban Forum 2022, "The City We Want: Financing, Initiatives, and Co-Responsibility," where the women from León presented their project and won the second place in the CoRe 2022 Award. The forum was organized by the civil organization CoRe Livable and Friendly Cities, and this year it was held in the Historic Center of Mexico City, where the need to continue working towards better cities was highlighted, promoting the use of public transportation, bicycles, and walking as means of transportation to reach their destinations.
Biciescuela for Women is born in León, a project created by and for women of all ages. It is a support network that caters to those who are just starting to learn and pedal, as well as those who already have experience, aiming to ensure they feel safe while cycling in the city.
Biciescuela: aiming to promote the use of bicycles as an alternative means of transportation in a city that is plagued by traffic congestion, while creating safe spaces where everyone can ride.
Biciescuela: A project formed by the union of two efforts: Women seeking to make public spaces safe for themselves and an organization promoting environmental awareness as a determining factor in our cities.
"Ruta León" program, where vehicular traffic will be closed on Sundays to create a space for entertainment and family gathering.
Biciescuela: León takes a significant step towards promoting inclusivity, setting a clear example of its commitment to mobility and improving conditions for cyclists.
ANDA Valle León Project: with the aim of increasing safety and comfort for road users, reducing motorized speed, integrating green spaces, and being inclusive for all people who transit the streets.
Biciescuela presents dynamics aimed at collaborating with the formation of citizenship regarding the right to mobility, accompanied by workshops on environmental education, road safety, and gender.
The Municipal Mobility Department announced that the Biciescuela program will continue in 2022, following 34 editions with a gender perspective for girls, boys, adolescents, and adult women.