The goal of this session was to the set the scene for the discussions of the week, providing a diagnosis of the situation of urban mobility in Latin America and the Caribbean from different perspectives, highlighting challenges and opportunities for action. The discussion addressed institutional and governance-related dimensions, such as the role of urban planning, transit-oriented development and metropolitan coordination to promote sustainable mobility. The session also discussed the importance of designing inclusive and integrated mobility services, including with a gender equality perspective.

Moderation and introductory presentation: Ricardo Jordán, Office of the Executive Secretary, ECLAC

• Charlotte Halpern, Researcher with the Urban School of Sciences Po, France
• Marco Antonio Silveira, Manager of the Office of Mobility Planning, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
• Angie Palacios, Gender and Transport Executive, CAF-Development Bank of Latin America
• Luis Bonilla, Director of the International Office, TECHO, Chile
• Carlosfelipe Pardo, Executive Director, Despacio