Evaluación de la administración de competencias de transporte, tránsito y seguridad vial del Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado del cantón Riobamba

Abstract

The objective of this research was to comprehensively evaluate the administration of transport, traffic and road safety competencies at the Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado Municipal Riobamba (GADM), through a statistical analysis of the strengths and weaknesses at the Dirección de Gestión de Movilidad, Tránsito y Transporte (DGMTT) which is the authority to manage competencies. A mixed methodology was used, being a quantitative study due to the information was obtained through the application of surveys to the users and the representatives of the public transportation operators in the city, and it is also a qualitative study due to interviews applied to the director and the technical staff who are currently working in the institution, information based on its infrastructure, personal and regulations provided by the DGMTT. Four key parameters were evaluated for a proper administration of competencies such as: organization, planning instruments and tools, technical, operational capacity and funding. The results of the investigation reveal the current situation of this department in its 4 elements, which leads to the creation of an action plan with proposals directed to the GADM Riobamba in order to improve the administration of competencies.