Pico y Placa in Medellin
Pico y Placa is a traffic management strategy implemented in Medellin, Colombia to reduce congestion and improve air quality. The measure restricts the circulation of private vehicles based on the last digit of their license plate on specific days of the week.
The following is the Pico y Placa schedule for Medellin:
- Monday: 0 and 2
- Tuesday: 6 and 9
- Wednesday: 3 and 7
- Thursday: 4 and 8
- Friday: 1 and 5
- Saturday: No restriction
- Sunday: No restriction
The restriction applies from 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM, and from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Vehicles that violate the restriction are subject to fines.
There are several exceptions to the Pico y Placa restriction, including:
- Public transportation vehicles
- Emergency vehicles
- Vehicles used for medical purposes
- Vehicles transporting people with disabilities
- Vehicles used for official government business
The Pico y Placa strategy has been effective in reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality in Medellin. However, it has also been criticized for its impact on businesses and the inconvenience it causes to residents.
The Pico y Placa measure is just one of several strategies that the city of Medellin has implemented to improve its transportation system. Other measures include the construction of new public transportation lines, the expansion of bike lanes, and the promotion of walking.
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