Estudio de factibilidad para el uso de la electromovilidad en el transporte público urbano – caso Riobamba, provincia de Chimborazo

Abstract

This thesis is aimed to carry out a feasibility study for the use of electromobility in urban public transport in Riobamba city, province of Chimborazo, using research tools to help to identify the main factors involved in the implementation of electrical systems in medium-sized cities in order to find out the characteristics, advantages, disadvantages and other general aspects of the subject, Subsequently, the current situation of the service was diagnosed using research instruments such as the survey, to obtain primary data. These surveys were applied to 1,175 inhabitants of five urban parishes (Lizarzaburu, Velasco, Maldonado, Veloz and Yaruquíes). Based on the tabulation and analysis of the results, it was possible to identify how people could get around within the urban perimeter before and during the Covid-19 health emergency. The acceptance and availability of payment for electric transport systems (bicycle, bus and carpool) made it possible to design three complementary electric systems that could be adapted to public transport, taking into account market parameters, technical, economic, social and environmental factors and finally a comparison was made between these factors corresponding to each system and the public electric bicycle was chosen as the most feasible alternative with a network of cycle paths divided into 3 routes (total 42.4 km), 265 bicycles, location of 11 stations, location of 24 car parks among other parameters related to operation and management; focusing on promoting sustainable mobility within urban areas, through the appropriate use of resources and energy efficiency to reduce environmental pollution and improve the quality of life for the people who live in Riobamba city.