Actualización del plan de movilidad 2014 – 2029 del cantón Chambo

Abstract

The "Updating Mobility Plan 2014 - 2029 of the canton Chambo" is research aimed to solve the existing problems in terms of Land Transport, Traffic, and Road Safety. There is poor compliance with the current Mobility Plan so that, this situation hinders the optimal functioning of land transport. The initial stage of this study includes an analysis of the actual conditions of mobility in the canton by using origin- destination surveys in urban and rural areas. This survey was essential to get first-hand information about the socio-economic situation of the population. Also, it was possible to get relevant data about the population trips, the reason for the trips, the transport system, the cost of the trip, the areas attractors and generators of trips, the timetable, the transfer of goods, and the preference for new transport systems. Measurement of Traffic density in the four accesses to the canton was necessary to determine the Annual Average Daily Traffic (ADT) circulating in the canton road network. Information about the existing road signs in the canton was relevant to find several shortcomings preventing the program planned in terms of mobility in the study area. In addition, a new problem was identified in transport due to the pandemic since the number of users of public transport decreased, while the demand for other transport systems increased. It is necessary to implement road signs, even in places required to ensure road safety. The findings gave rise to several proposals to solve the problems encountered. Finally, the updating mobility plan proposed will contribute positively. For this reason, the Municipal GAD should implement it as a tool to improve the mobility of the canton.