Estudio de factibilidad para mejorar el tráfico de los accesos norte y sur a la ciudad de Riobamba

Abstract

The present degree work called "Feasibility study to improve the traffic of the north and south accesses to the city of Riobamba", aimed to develop a feasible study both technical and economic, aimed at improving traffic in said accesses, thus achieving better mobility and reducing the congestion that originates in each sector of analysis. For this, it was worked with a sectorized study population, same that represents the total population analyzed during the development work. It was adjusted to the criteria of quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive field research, using documentary and bibliographic information sources, carrying out field work, the direct observation technique was applied through observation cards and vehicle capacity allowing the correct diagnosis and developing the analysis of the intersections with the HCM 2000 methodology (Highway Capacity Manual), in addition to verifying compliance with the INEN Standard regarding vertical and horizontal signaling. The study contemplates the redesign of traffic light cycles, as well as the implementation and proper location of vertical and horizontal signage, therefore, an investment of $ 5071.64 is needed to implement this work. In conclusion, applying the redesign of the traffic light cycles and the implementation of signage improve the service levels in each of the accesses analyzed, it is also determined that the budget investment is feasible, due to the analysis of the benefit / cost ratio is $ 1 .51 for every dollar invested. It is recommended to use this document as a repository of information and data which can be used as support and guide for the development of other similar investigations.