“Estudio de factibilidad para la implementación de una ciclovía turística para el cantón Colta, provincia de Chimborazo.”

Abstract

In this Curricular Integration project, the development of a feasibility study was proposed for the implementation of a tourist bike lane for the Colta canton, Chimborazo province, with the objective of preparing the feasibility study for the proposal for the implementation of a bike lane in Colta lagoon, with the purpose of determining the economic feasibility as well as establishing the necessary technical guidelines for the operation and adequacy of the necessary means for the cycle path. Through bibliographic and documentary research, the theoretical referential framework and parameters related to the INEN RTE 004 Standard that directs this investigation were established and that has allowed the establishment of technical guidelines related to horizontal and vertical signaling. Regarding the financial study, it is concluded that the proposed tourist bike lane is economically and financially profitable since the initial investment for this project is $84,025.66, there is an NPV and $232,043.16, the IRR is 11% and it is above the minimum acceptable rate of return (MARR) of 8.61%, a cost-benefit ratio of $1.60 that indicates a benefit of 0.60 cents., the payback period of the investment is the third year being within the useful life of the project and it is concluded that it effectively meets the profitability indicators of the project and therefore the project is feasible. It is recommended that the authorities of the GADM of Colta canton take into consideration this research project which allows attract tourists to the Colta lagoon, thereby receiving new income and improving the economy of sectors of the town and new ventures may arise in support of the economic reactivation of the canton.