Evaluación de las características geométricas y de operación de la vía Riobamba - Ambato, y su incidencia en los siniestros de tránsito

Abstract

The objective of this research was to evaluate the geometric and operating characteristics on the Riobamba-Ambato E35 road, through a statistical analysis where the conflict points or also called black spots were determined, and their incidence on the accident rate was demonstrated. The methodology used was a mixed approach, since the qualitative approach was used, where an interview was carried out with the director of the mobility department of the city of Riobamba where her perception of the state of the road was received, in addition to using the quantitative method where it was possible to observe the number of vehicles circulating on the road, which allowed identifying the characteristics of why there are traffic accidents. Information was obtained on the historical background in traffic accidents that occurred on the E35 road in 2019, for the information gathering surveys had to be carried out. Thanks to this methodology, it was possible to demonstrate in percentages the level of influence of the geometric and operating characteristics in the road accidents, as well as the disrespect on the part of the road users to the traffic signs. Through observation and analysis, there are four critical or conflict points, where it was determined that there is poor lighting and excessive speed, in addition that the connection to the community of Yanayacu and the entrance to Guano makes it difficult for drivers to maneuver. Finally, the improvements indicated by the research group have been established based on the following aspects: the improvement of the entire lighting network in the four points of conflict; as well as placing or relocating speed radars and finally the prohibition of entry to the accesses that are of great conflict in the Ambato-Riobamba direction in the San Andrés and Yanayacu sector.