20th century: 1st half - Guayaquil--Quito
2nd half - road construction was intense.
Today in Ecuador almost 2 millon vehicles: particular use increased rental cars (taxis and vans).

Public transport:
Growth has been much smaller.
Consumes less in proportion to the number of passengers it transports.

Transportation=air pollution, noise and congestion.

Main causes:
Drivers' negligence and imprudence (34%), speeding (16%), wring overtaking (9.7%)

Guayas 28%
Pichincha 26%

Highest number of victims
Pichincha (23.6%)
Guayas (20,6%)

International Airports:
Quito - Guayaquil

Arrivals:
Quito: Bogota, Miami and Lima.
Guayaquil: Miami, Nwe York, Madrid and Panama.

Domestic flights:
Linking small cities and Amazon capitals to main cities.

International cargo:
export of fish, shellfish and flowers

1. Strategic meands of transportation for bananas,cocoa, coffe, and other products.

2. Imports of goods: machinery and raw materials for manufactures.

2. Other ports are: Puerto Bolívar, Esmeraldas and Manta.