Elaboración de un plan de transporte respecto a la contaminación acústica vehicular en el centro histórico de la ciudad de Riobamba.

Abstract

The objective of this research was to propose a transportation plan regarding vehiculare noise pollution in the historic center of the city of Riobamba, through the diagnosis of the noise pollution generated by vehicles to subsequently evaluate these noise levels and determine the measures of traffic tempering within the framework of transportation planning with the aim of reducing noise pollution and improving the quality of life of citizens. The diagnosis regarding noise levels was determined by collecting data using the digital sound level meter during rush hour on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at the following intersections: Unidad Nacional and Francia, Guayaquil and Juan de Velasco, José Orozco and June 5, First Constituent and García Moreno and Olmedo and Cristóbal Colón, as well as vehicle gauges, observation sheets for road infrastructure, horizontal and vertical signage were carried out to later determine what tempering measures can be applied in each one of the intersections where noise levels exceeded 85 dB. The results obtained were that the noise levels on average are 76.86 dB, the intersection with the highest noise reached 96.0 dB and the intersection with the lowest noise reached 94.0 dB, with which we proceeded to propose the plan with the following tempering measures: elevation of pedestrian crossings, transversal warning strips, introduction of vegetation and construction of a single platform at the intersection, the implementation of these measures will occur within a period of five months and a total amount of $17,000.00 is required, and it is recommended that this type of study be carried out at all intersections where noise levels are high.