Colombia

Entity of the National order in charge of guaranteeing the development and improvement of transport, transit and its infrastructure, in an integral, competitive and safety, seeking to increase the country's competitiveness
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Year Signed
2024

ZEV Related Policies:

The Ministry of Transportation and its affiliated entities have committed to emission reduction targets with the following NDC projects:

  1. Electric Mobility: Incorporation of 600,000 electric vehicles by 2030.
  2. Cargo Fleet Modernization Program: Aimed at N3 cargo vehicles over 20 years old.
  3. La Dorada – Chiriguaná – Santa Marta Freight Train: Strengthening freight transport by train from and to the center of the country, Santander, and Antioquia, connecting the port of Santa Marta.
  4. Cargo Transport by the Magdalena River: Aims to reduce the distance of compatible cargo transport with the river mode in the road sector, contributing to transport intermodality.
  5. Performance-Based Navigation – Aerocivil: Reduction of fuel consumption during takeoff, landing, and cruising through more efficient navigation systems, reducing flight time.
  6. Active Transport and Demand Management NAMA – TanDem: This initiative aims to increase walking and cycling trips, seeking to raise the national bicycle modal share by 5.5%.
  7. Transport-Oriented Development NAMA – TOD Planning: This initiative focuses on urban management and mobility to improve people’s access to goods and services offered by the city. It promotes active mobility, facilitates access to public transportation, and reduces the need for citizen travel.

Charging Infrastructure Policies:

In April 2024, the Ministry of Mines and Energy issued new regulation on interoperability of charging infrastructure, aiming to ensure a seamless and reliable charging experience for EV users.