Evolución de los procesos metodológicos para abordar las infraestructuras de transporte en los planes de ordenamiento territorial del cantón Cuenca

Abstract

Transport infrastructures are considered the backbone of all economic activity; several researchers point out that they directly promote economic growth and contribute to development, reducing poverty levels and improving the quality of life of the population. The objective of this research is to know how the methodological processes for the planning of transport infrastructures have evolved in the territorial planning plans in the canton of Cuenca, based on the analysis of scientific and academic publications, as well as on official publications of recognized institutions that have worked and are working on the subject. To conclude, methodological guidelines for the planning of transport infrastructures are proposed, through the identification of the problems found in the methodology used to date in the cantonal territorial planning plans in the case of Cuenca - Ecuador. In addition, a survey of representatives of the 21 parish councils in the canton was conducted to determine their views on transport infrastructure planning. This research offers a better understanding of issues related to transport infrastructure in the field of land use planning.