Propuesta para la implementación de un plan de seguridad vial enfocado al factor humano caso zona urbana del cantón Riobamba, provincia de Chimborazo

Abstract

The main objective of this titling work is to elaborate a proposal for the implementation of a road safety plan focused on the human factor, case urban zone of the Riobamba Canton, Chimborazo province. Therefore, it is necessary to know the current situation and the influence of the existing plans on the users and how the implementation of new road safety techniques will affect them. This research was carried out through the application of surveys and direct observations that were fundamental to identify the criteria of the users based on their knowledge of road safety and their accident rate, obtaining technical, theoretical and practical conclusions to solve this type of problems. After the investigation process, it was possible to conclude and identify that in the canton of Riobamba one of the main causes of traffic accidents is lack of road safety, lack of signage and fixed and mobile electronic devices and disrespect for them. It is recommended the implementation of 5 road safety plans focused on the different users that were divided by age based on Drag methodology and in turn the implementation of the municipal ordinance to regulate, control and sanction the speed limits of vehicles, as well as pedestrians who disrespect the traffic laws.