Estudio técnico para el mejoramiento de señalización vial horizontal y vertical bajo la norma INEN 004-2011 dentro del cantón Naranjito, provincia del Guayas

Abstract

The objective of this research work was to conduct a technical study on horizontal and vertical road signs to improve vehicular and pedestrian mobility in the urban area of Canton Naranjito, Guayas Province, using the provisions established in the Ecuadorian Technical Regulation INEN 004. This study was carried out through the use of research instruments such as the interview, which was directed to the technician of the Mancomunidad del Cantón Naranjito to know his management in relation to road signaling; in addition, an observation sheet was applied to 28 intersections that integrate the urban area of the canton to identify their condition, characteristics, dimensions and existing needs regarding horizontal and vertical signaling. The results obtained in the vertical signaling are the existence of two or three signs of the same type located on a pole, signs installed on traffic light poles and light poles; two signs of the same type are attached by bolts to their sides and the presence of signs not specified in the regulations; in the horizontal signaling, longitudinal and transverse lines and symbols are found with deteriorated paint in 85%, in addition, certain intersections lack both horizontal and vertical signaling. It is recommended that the Mancomunidad de Tránsito Centro Sur Guayas apply this study in order to improve themobility of road users circulating in the urban area of Cantón Naranjito.