Plan estratégico para la dinamización del tráfico en la zona urbana del cantón Riobamba, provincia de Chimborazo

Abstract

The present study was aimed to develop a strategic plan through a technical comparative analysis for the correct dynamization of traffic in the urban sector of the study area. For the development of the study, it was necessary to apply a mixed research approach encompassing qualitative aspects in relation to the descriptive characteristics of the different conflictive points of analysis. As for quantitative data, these allowed to identify the number of critical zones, in terms of the investigative instruments, a total of 383 applied to the population of Riobamba city that showed us the degree of acceptance of the revitalization plan, the population perspective regarding respect for speed limits by drivers, criteria on the increase of horizontal and vertical signage to improve vehicular traffic, measures of counterflow, efficiency of traffic flow in the study area, the consdition of roads during the circulation of vehicles and the acceptance of the measures to dynamize traffic. Likewise, an observation sheet was used which allowed the identification of 46 intervention points, divided into 21 signalized intersections, 6 intersections controlled by roundabouts and 19 intersections controlled only by signaling. Once the information was collected, it determined that in order to execute the revitalization, it is necessary to restructure traffic light phases and cycles, in addition to the implementation of horizontal and vertical signaling, thus recommending the application of this strategic plan as a guide for the execution of efficient solution alternatives in the revitalization of vehicular traffic and pedestrian mobility.