Propuesta para la implementación de dispositivos semafóricos en la red de ciclovías de la ciudad de Santo Domingo, año 2022

Abstract

The objective of this research work was to make a proposal for the implementation of traffic light devices in the network of bicycle lanes in the city of Santo Domingo, in order to improve the circulation of the canton and avoid part of the accidents that are caused by intersections where the flow of motor vehicles and the flow of bicycles converge and it is necessary to cross or make a turn. In turn, the proposal was carried out through a mixed approach methodology, qualitative-quantitative, descriptive type through the use of research methods and instruments for the application of field techniques; where we started with the evaluation and diagnosis of the current state of the road infrastructure; and thus, the main results were obtained as the state of the road signaling that directly affects the safety of users. The diagnosis of the current situation of the road infrastructure, complemented by the statistics of traffic accidents in the canton of Santo Domingo, showed that there should be a timely intervention. At these critical intersections that were detected, the implementation of a traffic light system was proposed to facilitate the crossing of cyclists at intersections where bicycle users and motor vehicle drivers coincide, thus protecting road safety as one of the most important aspects of planned traffic. The information gathered in the field and the analysis work led to the conclusion that the proposed traffic signal system is a viable alternative to reduce the points of conflict that occur at intersections. Therefore, traffic accidents will be considerably reduced when this system becomes operational.