Aplicación de sistema de gestión de la seguridad vial según la norma ISO 39001 para el GADS del cantón Chambo

Abstract

The present research work identifies the possible existing road threats in the urban corridor of Chambo Canton, applying the ISO 39001 standard in the Technical Transport Unit (Unidad Técnica de Transporte) belonging to the GAD(Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado)s, during the period 2021. This analysis was developed through surveys, observation sheets, as well as information provided by the Technical Unit of Land Transportation, Transit and Road Safety of the Chambo canton. The results gotten showedthe following aspects: the number of traffic signs is low and in poor conditions, there areregular levels of road safety education among the local population, constant disrespect for traffic regulations, little interest on the part of the National Police regarding to the traffic control, road hierarchy by transport cooperatives around the central park, and lackof interest by the cantonal government with respect to Road Safety. Proposals and suggestions were established based on the structure of ISO 39001 standard applicable tocantonal development, which are based on the redesign of the canton's urban corridor signage, supported by the INEN RTE 004 Part 1 and 2 standards, suggestions around to the creation of connections between firefighters and ECU 911 in case of high-risk accidents, implementation of road safety education manuals based on the existing manuals developed by Mapfre Foundation, development of road safety education campaigns and their dissemination through social networks. It is recommended the constant propagation of road safety plans implemented by the canton's GADs, as well asestablishing connections between the different organizations belonging to Chambo canton and external organizations for an integral and meaningful development.