Socio-Spatial Concerns in Urban Mobility Planning: Insights from Competing Policies in Quito

Urban mobility planning in Quito, Ecuador, reveals that the choice between bus rapid transit (BRT) and subway systems is influenced by socio-spatial concerns such as accessibility, urban transformation, economic sustainability, and public acceptability. The study finds that these factors interplay with social, political, and spatial features of the city to shape transport policies over time. By comparing the implementation of Quito's BRT network and an under-construction subway line, the research highlights how competing mobility strategies can either complement or replace each other, depending on their capacity, sustainability, and public reception. This analysis underscores the importance of considering broader socio-spatial dynamics in urban development to achieve equitable and effective transport solutions.

Vecchio, G., Porreca, R., & Jácome Rivera, D. (2020). Socio-Spatial Concerns in Urban Mobility Planning: Insights from Competing Policies in Quito. Sustainability, 12(7), 2923. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12072923