Mujeres Moteras en Bogotá: un Análisis de su Movilidad Cotidiana a Partir de una Perspectiva de Género

Abstract

Using a mixed-method approach that includes microdata analysis from the 2019 Urban Mobility Survey and semi-structured interviews with the Valkirias Bikers Club collective, this study examines the daily mobility of female motorcyclists in Bogotá from a gender perspective. The data show that, although relatively few women ride motorcycles, those who do use it as a means of independence, symbolic resistance, and social transformation in response to the cultural and structural barriers of urban life. Female riders face several challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, unsafe roads, social stigma, and the burden of domestic and caregiving responsibilities. However, they develop collective strategies to support one another, create digital safety networks, acquire technical knowledge, and reclaim public space. These actions not only facilitate their mobility but also contribute to a broader women's movement that challenges traditional norms and fosters a more inclusive city. The study concludes that urban transport policies should adopt a gender-sensitive approach, recognizing women as active agents in transforming cities and upholding the right to free, safe, and equitable mobility.