Estudio de factibilidad para la implementación de un carril exclusivo para el transporte público entre las calles Juan de Salinas y Cuenca de la ciudad de Macas, 2022.

Abstract

The objective of this research was to develop a feasibility project for the implementation of an exclusive lane for the public transport system between Juan de Salinas and Cuenca streets in the city of Macas. For this purpose, a mixed methodology approach with a transversal design was used. Moreover, various research instruments were applied such as observation sheets regarding road infrastructure and signage, vehicle ratings by type of vehicle and origin-destination surveys to obtain relevant information. It should be noted that 379 surveys, previously calculated using the relevant formula as well as 10 intersections that comprise the study area, were used. Additionally, it is important to emphasize that 3 cooperatives are currently operating in the city, which provide with public transport through 6 urban lines. Regarding the current infrastructure, there are 4 traffic lanes most of which are made up of a paving stone surface, the entire section has lighting and a drainage system. On the subject of vertical signage, it has been found that the majority complies with the technical specifications in accordance with the provisions of the RTE INEN 001-1:2011 standard, and in the case of horizontal signage, lane separation, lines and lane edges are not displayed on the road. Taking all those aspects into consideration, the traffic engineering design for the exclusive lane was developed and it was concluded that it is technically feasible; the lane will be destined in the North-South direction with a width of 3.50 meters. It is recommended to carry out more studies in order to define the mobility needs in Macas.