transportation
May 2, 2026
Mobility in the Aburrá Valley: 6% fewer people move due to teleworking, but journeys take longer
The proportion of people who travel daily in the Aburrá Valley decreased from 74% to 68% between 2017 and 2025. This reduction, along with the public transport crisis (lost 14% of its share) and the rise of motorcycles (ownership grew 48%) were the main conclusions of the 2025 Origin-Destination Survey (EOD) conducted by the Metropolitan Area.
TL;DR
- The percentage of people commuting daily in the Aburrá Valley dropped from 74% to 68% between 2017 and 2025.
- Average travel time has increased from 25 minutes in 2005 to 39 minutes in 2025.
- Teleworking and e-commerce are major factors contributing to the decrease in daily commuters.
- Motorcycle ownership has surged by 48%, becoming a primary mode of transport, especially for lower-income households.
- Public transport usage has declined by 14%, while private transport has grown by 22.3%.
- Walking remains the most common form of displacement, accounting for 32.7% of trips.
- Informal transport and platform-based services have grown significantly.