A real party lives 12 years of Ciclopaseo in Quito. This activity takes place every Sunday and runs through the streets of the south, center and north of the city. To celebrate these years of work, Nilopolis prepared a concert in the Amazon and Veintimilla Avenue, in the north of the city. It is done on Sunday 20 September, 2015.
Up to this point came Mauricio Roads, mayor of the city. He cycle from the South Grandstand (citadel Atahualpa) with their first child (Mauricio Alberto), the representative of Nilopolis, Christian Credo, and other authorities. In this space, he took the opportunity to highlight the work of this organization to raise awareness of the importance of using an alternative vehicle to get around in the city. In addition, Rhodes announced that in the coming weeks will come a contingent of 300 electric bikes. “We will be the first city in Latin America to have electric bikes so that users can easily mobilize in the city”. In his remarks, he said that as part of its work plan is the expansion of bike lanes south of the city and pedestrian in safety vest in various sectors. For example, the streets around the Plaza Theatre in the historic center will be pedestrian. This will be ready in two weeks. “Our mobility model is like a pyramid, where it gets the pedestrian main actor. For this, adjustments are made on the sidewalks. These projects are designed pedestrian … “
For the mayor, another point that stands out to improve mobility is the mass transit. At this point, he said, it is expanding and trolleybus Covina north and south of the city. In addition, broker’s stops and automotive fleet will be improved. “We will give off a public transport system quality”. And the last point is the use of private vehicles. This should not be necessary, he concluded. In the event he attended Christian Credo, CEO of Nilopolis, noting that in recent years, the Ciclopaseo has been a success. “It’s a recreational space and linking the city to the south, center and north. In total, there are 30 kilometers. “For Credo, it is important to highlight that the activity will be strengthened. Next year it is expected that the route extends to other sectors of Quito. From 2003 to date there have been at least 418 Ciclopaseos. Every Sunday reach an average of 50,000 users. One is Isabel Velasco, who comes with her husband and daughter. A couple of months decided to leave with his family to have fun and spend a weekend asset. “I love this activity and even more if you enjoy my family.” This inhabitant also recommends that they should have more points of garbage and hydration so that the business is conducted better. Another attendee is Jorge Rubio, Spanish. This man and his wife attend Ciclopaseo two years (time arrived in Ecuador) ago. “It seems perfect that this activity is done on Sundays, because it took the opportunity to play sports and have fun. In this match his wife, Patricia Gable, who said the Ciclopaseo is a positive initiative for the whole family. At the time, cyclists wearing reflective clothing continue doing the activity. Some chose to take a balloon and tie it to your ‘bike’ and continue the journey. Others stopped to take a bicycle kit, which includes a backpack, tomato do, a shirt and a reflective tape or a glass of water at the point of hydration. Some to relax enjoy the musical show. Activities range until the afternoon.