Propuesta de plataforma logística sostenible para optimizar la circulación del transporte pesado en el cantón Riobamba.

Abstract

The objective was to propose a model of sustainable logistics platform to optimize the circulation of heavy transport in Riobamba canton. For this reason the design of this research was focused on the descriptive type because an empirical study is applied to describe the different events and characteristics of the heavy transport of the canton and on the other hand qualitative research because interviews, field research, bibliographical research, exploratory research, descriptive and correlational research are used, taking as a reference the population according to INEC data. According to the Ministry of Transport and Public Works, 2017 there is a daily transport (TPDA) of 5000 vehicles, of which 6% belong to heavy transport, this means that in the year around 103,421 heavy vehicles circulate along the route of analysis. Crossing the determining elements such as the proximity to the route E35, land costs, access to TIC's, basic services, etc., in the location matrix it indicates that the project will be located on Monseñor Leonidas Proaño Avenue between Joaquín Gallegos and Alfredo Pareja etc., and to be able to size the parking area, the vehicular capacity is performed in the selected place, giving a weekly traffic volume of 284 vehicles and on Friday with a difference of 52 vehicles. Currently in Riobamba canton there are no studies on logistics platforms, therefore, this research according to the technical study offers services distributed in 6 areas that are parks for heavy and light vehicles, accommodation, transfer platforms, fast mechanic, restaurants, courts, pharmacies, etc., main demands for the sector. It is recommended to take into account the present study, because it meets the required conditions and it is economically and financially profitable; there is interest by part of the municipality in carrying out the project with international cooperation.