ANÁLISIS DEL IMPACTO EN LOS HABITANTES DEL CENTRO NORTE DE LA CIUDAD DE QUITO CON RESPECTO A LA IMPLEMENTACIÓN DE LA CICLOVÍA POR PARTE DEL ILUSTRE MUNICIPIO DE QUITO.

Abstract

Bicycle lane systems worldwide have helped citizens go to their daily activities through an alternative transportation method, completely different than the traditional one which includes their own vehicles and the public ones. Besides, this system which is offered by local city governments, has also reduced the pollution level, due to bicycles don’t pollute. In addition, it helps to aware citizens on issues related to regulations and respect to pedestrians and cyclists who move around streets and avenues of cities. Bicycle lane systems of some cities around the world such as Bogotá – Colombia, San Francisco CA – United States and Amsterdam are analyzed not only because of their importance on citizens’ daily life but also they have undoubtedly helped to avoid traffic chaos. A research has been done to measure the level of knowledge about Quito's bicycle lane; the results showed that the system is known and accepted by citizens, but it is necessary to spread greatly its characteristics and benefits.