Quito expands bike lane network in north, south, and valleys

Quito is significantly enhancing its urban mobility infrastructure by adding new kilometers of bike lanes across the northern and southern parts of the city. These additions aim to create a more integrated and accessible cycling network for residents.

In the southern sector, the city has introduced 2 kilometers of new bike lanes along Quitumbe Ñán Avenue, connecting Cóndor Ñán and Morán Valverde avenues. Additionally, 800 meters have been added on Salvador Bravo Street and 630 meters on Teniente Hugo Ortiz Avenue. These new routes are equipped with road markings, signage, bollards, separators, and ramps to ensure cyclist safety and convenience.

The northern expansion includes 594 meters of bidirectional segregated bike lanes on Carlos V Avenue, 375 meters of shared bike lanes on Julio Larrea Street, and 500 meters on El Inca Avenue. The city is also reinforcing existing bike corridors on Diego de Vásquez, De la Prensa, and El Inca avenues, replacing deteriorated bollards with concrete separators.

These new and improved bike lanes are integrated with QuitoBici, the city's public bicycle system, which now connects La Ofelia in the north to Quitumbe in the south. The network also links with Quito's public transport systems, including the Metro, Trolebús, and Ecovía, accessible via the Mi Quito App. Users can check station maps, bike availability, and access services through the app. In the valleys, approximately 11 kilometers of shared bike lanes along the Ruta Viva are also being improved with new markings and ramp adaptations.