Estudio del tránsito y propuesta de mejoramiento para la intersección vial urbana de las avenidas “5 de Junio y Marco Aurelio Subía”, de la ciudad de Latacunga, provincia de Cotopaxi

Abstract

For the present study, a visual inspection was made at the intersection at 5 de Junio and Marco Aurelio Subía Avenues to carry out a topographic survey with the objective of elaborating a detailed planimetry of the intersection. On the other hand, to locate the stations for the manual count with intervals of fifteen minutes and a total of 13 stations on 5 de Junio and Marco Aurelio Subía avenues, with the purpose of determining the current state of the traffic behavior in that area. With the data obtained from the manual count, we proceeded to calculate the Maximum Hourly Demand Volume (VHMD), that is, during peak hours, and also to determine the Annual Average Daily Traffic (TPDA) in the current state and with future projection (future TPDA). Next, speeds and travel times were measured in order to obtain the capacity, density and level of service of the intersection. Synchro modeling was performed with the data obtained in the field for the current state of the intersection, yielding unfavorable results. Subsequently, two alternative solutions were analyzed. One was the optimization of the traffic light cycles to try to improve the current situation and the other was the implementation of an overpass, which was the most favorable according to the technical and economic analysis.