EC Ibarra Transport Infrastructure Improvement Project

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The development objective of the Ibarra Transport Infrastructure Improvement Project for Ecuador is to improve mobility in Ibarra and the use of recreational spaces in the Yahuarcocha Lagoon area. The project comprises of four components. The first component, improve mobility in the city will improve traffic flows by providing better access to the city center and mobility for through traffic and relieve congestion within the city center (including the historic core) by providing an alternate path for through traffic. The second component, improve public and tourist spaces will improve the quality and quantity of public space, including outdoor, recreational, and tourist-friendly public space. The third component, technical assistance will provide technical assistance to support units in the municipality of Ibarra that are responsible for mobility, public works, traffic, urban transport, and urban planning. The fourth component, project management will finance targeted incremental costs associated with overall project management, including project-related audits, monitoring and evaluation (M and E) to track progress on project indicators, environmental and social management, beneficiary assessments, feedback mechanisms, procurement, training, and staffing, including a project coordinator.