Estudio técnico para la implementación de un sistema municipal de estacionamientos rotativo tarifados, en el cantón Cumandá, provincia de Chimborazo

Abstract

An analysis on feasibility of a municipal rotary paid car parking system (SIMERT) implementation in the canton of Cumandà, Chimborazo province was carried out to determine the importance of its implementation on the streets of the canton using technical methodology. Vehicle capacity was observed in the designated parking zones to gather information according to the car parking regulation issued by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy. Also, a survey, which was the main tool of this study, was conducted among the users of this system to determine its current state and to pose the implementation of a SIMERT in the canton of Cumandà. The results showed that it is necessary to have a SIMERT. Around 48% of the people surveyed said that they wanted this system, 26% did not want one, and 26% sail it might be important to implement it, since the city will have an improved and efficient system offering a good service that meets the users` needs and takes into account the demand-based supply parameters. It is recommended to implement this system, since it does not require a lot of investment. Besides, the results will benefit the city because organization and planning will be reflected, both local and foreign users will be satisfied, and the vial infrastructure of the canton will be improved.