Análisis del impacto en el mejoramiento de la calidad de vida de los habitantes del centro-norte de la ciudad de Quito, desde la implementación de la red de ciclopaseo apoyado por el Municipio del Distrito Metropolitano de Quito

Abstract

Due to the high population growth, which has generated a vehicular increase and with it, an accelerated pace of life, for more than 15 years, both the population in general and the different government organizations of the day and foundations, sought ways to work together to improve the quality of life of the citizens of the Metropolitan District of Quito, through the implementation of the Cyclopase as a means of mobilization and distraction. Through a survey process it was possible to determine the behavior and degree of acceptance of users and non-users located in the Central-North sectors of the DMQ, as well as, of the benefits obtained by being participants in the Sunday network of the Ciclopaseo. However, certain points that need to be considered for a greater approach of users are highlighted, such as the complete signaling of the entire Cyclopase network for pedestrians, motorized and non-motorized transport, an effective safety plan and campaigns or projects that encourage the Linking more citizens who are permanently or visiting the city. By implementing a safe mobility plan with the use of the infrastructure that the city already has, where it involves recreation, fun, health care incentives, a better coexistence between the different participants of the road network and why not improve In the Cyclopase route, the Metropolitan District of Quito can become a model for the rest of the cities in the country.