Estudio de factibilidad para la implementación de paradas inteligentes en el transporte público urbano de la ciudad de Riobamba, provincia de Chimborazo

Abstract

The research project entitled "Feasibility study for the implementation of smart stops in the urban public transport system in the city of Riobamba", aims to improve the quality of service provided by this mode of transport in the city, at the same time contribute to mobility by making this system more attractive to users, through the implementation of smart stops, with technological features such as solar panels, modern information systems, weather information, satellite tracking server that indicates the time the bus will arrive at each of the stops, safety kits to ensure the integrity of the users, the whereabouts are designed with a modern structure with ischia support and waiting chairs, at the same time they will have a dumpster thus contributing to the environment and a wireless network of open wifi. For the investigation it was necessary to know the current situation of the stops, for which a direct observation was made of each of the physical characteristics that they have, concluding that they are in poor condition, not complying with the established technical norms, a geo-referenced survey using the ArcGIS system that allows us to provide users with the necessary information. The financial year was determined in which the indicators such as the NPV with a value of - $ 203,621.72 and the IRR with a value of -47% were analyzed, financially the present project is not feasible, however, depending on some indicators of transport and social impact that this work represents can be determined that the present project is viable, it is recommended that the investment be paid 50% by the Municipality of Riobamba and 50% citizenship within a period of 3 years.