Evaluación del tráfico post construcción del paso deprimido de la Av. Atahualpa y José Peralta, en el cantón Ambato, provincia de Tungurahua

Abstract

This curricular research work aimed to evaluate the traffic after the construction of the Atahualpa and José Peralta Avenue overpass in Ambato, Tungurahua province. To know the current situation of vehicular flow in the study area, it was considered necessary to apply observation sheets regarding road infrastructure conditions and vertical and horizontal signaling. In addition, it was essential the registration of vehicular gauging schedules from 06:00 to 19:00, in a total of 6 intersections; with the application of these instruments, it is deduced that much of the signaling on the road is in good condition, the most significant number of vehicles in the sector of the depressed passage corresponds to light vehicles, with an average value of 85.05%, followed by buses with 6.41% and with a minimum percentage equivalent to 0.14% are bicycles, it was determined that the hour of maximum vehicle demand is 6: 00 to 7:00 am due to the great affluence of work and educational establishments, stable traffic conditions were evidenced in the sector since it presents up to a service level of C. It is concluded that three improvement actions are necessary, such as the implementation of speed reducers, implementation and renewal of signage, and finally, the relocation of a public transportation stop for which a reference budget of $10004.71 was established; it is recommended to carry out preventive maintenance on some of the signs to ensure road safety conditions, mainly for drivers.