Plan de señalización horizontal y vertical en las cabeceras parroquiales de la zona rural del cantón Riobamba, provincia de Chimborazo

Abstract

The objective of this research work was to propose a horizontal and vertical signage plan in the rural parish centers of Riobamba city, Chimborazo province, for which a field information survey was carried out. Through the application of surveys to the inhabitants of each one of the parish capitals, it was possible to determine the perception of the users in respect to the existing road signage and to establish the current state of each one, its technical characteristics, and the existing quantity, also observation sheets in the 11 parish seats were carried out. As a result, it was obtained that 64% of people have knowledge about road signs and 36% do not know about the subject, and 50% of inhabitants consider that traffic signs are very important. At the same time, it was possible to determine that there are 10 ballasted roads and 17 with natural soil that require emergent treatment, additionally, 405 traffic signs of the vertical type were evidenced where 45% do not comply with one or more specifications of the standard, regarding horizontal signage, there are 297 signs, of which 31% have shortcomings. Based on the results presented, it is concluded that the design of a Vertical and Horizontal Signaling Plan is necessary, which contemplates the rehabilitation of the ballasted roads and with natural soil, the restoration of 181 vertical signals and 91 horizontal signals, and the implementation of 1,088 vertical signs and 2,290 horizontal signs on those roads that require it, recommending in turn that the unit in charge carry out more studies related to the road signaling system to mitigate mishaps and traffic accidents on rural roads.