São Paulo Chamber approves privatization of cycle paths, cycle lanes and sports, cultural and leisure centers

Proposal received 35 votes in favor and 15 against; the 2017 legislation will be changed, allowing the expansion of partnerships with the private sector in areas such as health

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Cycle lane on Avenida Paulista allows cyclists to travel through exclusive routes from the West Zone to the South Zone of São Paulo

The São Paulo City Council took an important step by approving, in a second vote, the bill proposed by , do . The proposal, which received 35 votes in favor and 15 against, authorizes the privatization of cycle paths, cycle lanes, as well as sports, cultural and leisure centers. This measure paves the way for greater involvement of the private sector in various public services in the capital of São Paulo. With approval, the 2017 legislation will be amended, allowing the expansion of partnerships with the private sector in areas such as health, education, housing, urban mobility, culture, sport and social assistance. However, the text does not specify how these privatizations and partnerships will be implemented, leaving this definition for future projects and decrees.

Mayor Ricardo Nunes highlighted that the changes aim to standardize and expand collaborations with the private sector, seeking to explore the economic potential of municipal public assets. This strategy aims not only at efficiency in management, but also at improving the services offered to the population. Currently, health already has partnerships established with private institutions, and the proposal also foresees the possibility of public-private partnerships in elementary education.

Published by Sarah Paula

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