Ciclovia Recreativa

Monitoring and Evaluation

The evaluation and monitoring of the first event provides evidence for decision makers, program organizers and the community. This evaluation has several purposes: 1) to influence those in charge of formulating program policy and those in charge of financing the program, 2) to develop capacity and commitment from the community, 3) to share the perceived advantages and disadvantages on the part of the community, 4) to ensure financing and sustainability through the results and 5) to reconsider strategies that allow for the re-directing of efforts to improve the program.

The objectives of this evaluation study are:

The evaluate the approval rating of the program by participants (as well as business people and neighbors in the area of the Ciclovía Recreativa.)
To evaluate the participation and acceptance of the program.
To evaluate the perceived impact on the part of business people whose enterprises will be affected by the program.
To evaluate the acceptance of the program's schedule.
To evaluate the behavior of the community in relation to recreation, physical activity and quality of life.

With the goal of evaluating the effectiveness of the program, these studies should use the same methodology as the market research(see Social Studies). The systematic evaluation of the program is of vital importance for the continued improvement of the program.

Get connected to the "The United Ciclovias of the Americas Network" (CUA)

With the goal of keeping in permanent contact through which you can receive feedback and share experiences with other Ciclovías Recreativas, it is important to become an active member of the CUA (http://www.cicloviasunidas.org/).