Guía técnica para la planificación de la movilidad en centros de comercialización y distribución en la ciudad de Riobamba – caso Mercado La Esperanza

Abstract

The proposal of a technical guide for mobility planning in commercialization and distribution centers in the city of Riobamba: La Esperanza market case, aims to improve the current market situation in terms of road safety and present a guide to be used in similar cases. To analyze the reality of the market, tools and techniques such as: observation sheets, technical sheets for signage, surveys and questionnaire for interviews were used, resulting in high levels of vehicular congestion, obvious lack of parking in the area and misuse of signage. The study was based on research conducted to companies with similar characteristics, the correct signaling, road ranking and land use with signage, were developed with currently regulations in the country such as the Organic Law of Land Transportation, Traffic and Road Safety (LOTTTSV), the Ecuadorian Technical Regulations RTE 004-1 and RTE 004-2, and the Ecuadorian Road Regulation (NEVI). Under these parameters, it could be concluded that in the Esperanza market it is essential to make a good signaling of the roads where sufficient spaces for parking and unloading areas are considered, as well as the constant control by the competent authorities towards the traffic issue and informal trading. It is recommended that this research is carried out in order to improve mobility in the zone and that its effectiveness can be verified.