"It has seen the construction of 118 miles of bicycle paths, the most of any Latin American city, according to Mockus, the city's mayor." Also, "Parks and sports centers also have bloomed throughout the city; uneven, pitted sidewalks have been replaced by broad, smooth sidewalks; rush-hour restrictions have dramatically cut traffic; and new restaurants and upscale shopping districts have cropped up." This entire city has reaped the benefits of just one day without cars.