Estudio técnico para la implementación del terminal terrestre en el cantón Colta, provincia de Chimborazo

Abstract

The present degree work is called "Technical study for the implementation of the transport terminal from Colta canton, Chimborazo province", It has as objective to carry out technical, financial and market studies, necessary for the creation of the terminal transport in Colta Canton. For the development of this study, a descriptive research was applied which it was possible to identify the data that will have an impact on the research. A field investigation was also carried out since it allowed the analysis of the supply and demand of transport, road access and routes of the transportation companies from Colta Canton, obtaining in this way an updated information. The results of the investigation were collected through an observation card, which was applied aboard the 7 transport units taken from Colta Cooperative, which it is deduced that the day with the greatest number of users is Sunday, being the rush time at 07h00 am, it was also possible to obtain the number of daily passengers per section that are mobilized on the route Cajabamba - Riobamba and Riobamba - Cajabamba. It is concluded the optimal size of the terminal should have the following dimensions: the construction are about 1943.30 m2, walking and gardening zone 1943.30 m2 and the vehicular area 441832 m2. On the other hand, the economic study shows that from the Year 12 will begin to recover the investment, finally, it is concluded the application of the project will have a social benefit for the population from Colta canton, which its implementation is recommended.