Latin America is building more bike lanes as health and traffic benefits become clear

Across Latin America, a region known for its aggressive drivers, growing numbers of commuters are doing the unthinkable: Ditching their cars for bicycles.

Argentina’s capital city, a place where Mad Max would feel at home behind the wheel, is building a network of dedicated cycling lanes, joining a growing list of cities in Latin America that are pushing bike use to ease traffic congestion and improve quality of life.