Propuesta técnica para el cambio de tecnología en la semaforización en el casco urbano del cantón Riobamba-provincia de Chimborazo

Abstract

The current research entitled as a technical proposal for technological changeover in the traffic light in the urban area in Riobamba canton, Chimborazo province is aimed to improve the problem of traffic jam. Observation cards and vehicle counts were applied to collect the information, so the current situation was analyzed and evaluated through actual and current data regarding traffic light cycles, traffic flow, delays, horizontal and vertical road signs, and physical condition as well as traffic signaling infrastructure. The appropriate optimum cycle times for each intersection in rush hour and off-peak times were proposed in a technical way, where an improvement in the service levels will be obtained, reducing the delay and optimizing the traffic flows. The road signs proposal provides security to road users and through the homologation of traffic light equipment and an adequate infrastructure, so the traffic control center is proposed with the minimum and necessary requirements for its operation. In this way, the time of traffic lights repair is reduced as well as the visualization in real time of the traffic flow will improve the mobility, being a technological advance and leading to the development of the city. It is recommended to carry out corrective and preventive maintenance of the traffic light system and road signs corresponding to the proposal presented in this research.