Cities have implemented mass and inclusive transportation solutions, with underground subways being one of the most effective. However, in Quito, Ecuador, the metro only began operating in late 2023, addressing historical gaps in infrastructure but also highlighting deep social and cultural inequalities, particularly among indigenous migrants from rural communities. This study analyzes how the metro not only transformed public transportation but also became a space of convergence of diverse social realities. It explores the resilience of indigenous people and their role in promoting inclusive urban development while influencing their identity and culture. Indigenous populations that have been historically marginalized in modernization processes. A survey was conducted among indigenous and non-indigenous metro users, focusing on adaptability, discrimination, and cultural impacts. The instrument consists of 20 items across 5 categories: (1) Urban Mobility, (2) Experiences of Discrimination, (3) Resilience and Adaptation, (4) Impact on Interculturality, and (5) Participation and Empowerment. Results showed negative differences in all categories for indigenous users, with Experiences of Discrimination showing the greatest disparity. The study highlights how indigenous people use resilience strategies to maintain their identity and challenge discrimination, emphasizing the need for inclusive policies that foster respect for diversity and transform the metro into an equitable space for coexistence.

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Urban Transportation, Identity and Resilience: Indigenous Perspectives in the City of Quito

  • Aldrin Espín-León,
  • Edison Torres-Parra,
  • Jaime Almeida-Cepeda

摘要

Cities have implemented mass and inclusive transportation solutions, with underground subways being one of the most effective. However, in Quito, Ecuador, the metro only began operating in late 2023, addressing historical gaps in infrastructure but also highlighting deep social and cultural inequalities, particularly among indigenous migrants from rural communities. This study analyzes how the metro not only transformed public transportation but also became a space of convergence of diverse social realities. It explores the resilience of indigenous people and their role in promoting inclusive urban development while influencing their identity and culture. Indigenous populations that have been historically marginalized in modernization processes. A survey was conducted among indigenous and non-indigenous metro users, focusing on adaptability, discrimination, and cultural impacts. The instrument consists of 20 items across 5 categories: (1) Urban Mobility, (2) Experiences of Discrimination, (3) Resilience and Adaptation, (4) Impact on Interculturality, and (5) Participation and Empowerment. Results showed negative differences in all categories for indigenous users, with Experiences of Discrimination showing the greatest disparity. The study highlights how indigenous people use resilience strategies to maintain their identity and challenge discrimination, emphasizing the need for inclusive policies that foster respect for diversity and transform the metro into an equitable space for coexistence.