Auditoria de seguridad vial en la vía E-487 hasta la vía E-40 en el tramo Cumandá – El Triunfo

Abstract

The present research work consists of the application of a road safety audit on the E-487 road to the E-40 road in Cumandá - El Triunfo section, belonging to the provinces of Chimborazo and Guayas respectively, in order to propose improvements for the correct operation of the road. Throughout the 38 km study, road safety problems were identified through direct observation and on-site inspections. The checklists were used to record data according to the following parameters: visibility, speed, vehicles, widths, vertical and horizontal signage, lighting, sidewalks, drainage, pedestrians and cyclists, motorcyclists and miscellaneous, which made it possible to evaluate the current situation of the physical characteristics of the road infrastructure during the study period. Analyzing accidents in recent years, the following critical points have been identified: La Pronaca sector Bucay plant, San Bernardo, Hacienda Luz María, Santa Martha, Estación El Triunfo, Hacienda Emma del Rocío, El Achiote and Zulema, resulting in the loss of a large number of people and property with negative social consequences. The proposal determines improvements in accordance with the Ecuadorian Road Maintenance Standard Nevi-12 Volume 6, such as: maintenance of asphalt on road surfaces to replace worn areas, cleaning of ditches and drains, placement of signage and clearing of massive vegetation to improve visibility and thus achieve a safe road system that protects the lives of millions of people. It is determined that the roadway has flaws in the road infrastructure and that the maximum speed limits are not respected by drivers; therefore, it is recommended that the Ministry of Transportation and Public Works, Prefecture of Chimborazo, Regional Sub secretariat 5, Provincial Directorate of Guayas and the company CONCEGUA S.A. use the alternative solutions detailed in this study.