Urban Mobility and Social Equity in Latin America: Evidence, Concepts, Methods

This volume compiles contributions from international scholars on the social impacts of urban mobility and discussions on concepts and methods to examine the distributional effects of transport policies in Latin America.
Chapters discuss concepts and methods for explaining the distributional effects of transport policies and for exploring alternatives to ensure equity and non-discrimination in access for more inclusive cities. Recognizing the deep relationship between accessibility, equity and inclusion, the contributions in this book are collated in three sections: structural dimensions of accessibility, active travel and local accessibility, and accessibility of emerging mobilities. The book builds on a balanced collection of case studies and comparative perspectives that showcase territorial, economic, political and social drivers of urban mobility and the development of accessible and inclusive urban spaces in Latin American cities.

Daniel Oviedo is an Assistant Professor in Urban Transport and Development Planning at the Bartlett Development Planning Unit of UCL. His research focuses on the social consequences of transport in global south cities, particularly accessibility, inequality and social exclusion.
Natalia Villamizar Duarte is an Associate professor at the School of Architecture and Urbanism at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Her work focuses on processes and practices of governing, public space and urban mobility, planning of urban borders, and community-university partnerships.
Ana Marcela Ardila is an associate professor of Sociology, currently Coordinator of the Postgraduate Program in Sociology, and a researcher at CEURB at Federal University of Minas Gerais. Her research focuses on public space and mobility policies in Latin American cities.