Plan de seguridad vial para el cantón Puerto Quito provincia de Pichincha, período 2023-2027

Abstract

The canton of Puerto Quito needs a road safety plan, which is very worrying since its geographical location links the highland region with the coastal area. Because of its rich biodiversity, it has become a significant tourist attraction, which has an impact on insecurity for all road users, which is why the objective of this research work was to propose a road safety plan for the canton of Puerto Quito, province of Pichincha, period 2023-2027. The methodology implemented had a qualitative and quantitative approach, its design was non-experimental because the identified variables were not manipulated, in the same way the research was developed in a specific time, as the object of study was taken into account the entire population of the canton of Puerto Quito, through the application of research instruments it was determined that in the canton there is no exemplary horizontal and vertical signaling, in the same way with the surveys conducted it was determined that traffic accidents are caused by disrespect and recklessness of drivers. Therefore, it is concluded that in the canton there is no good horizontal and vertical signage, as well as a lack of awareness and training on road safety for road users, which is reflected in traffic accidents, which is why it is recommended that the Decentralized Autonomous Government of the canton of Puerto Quito implement a road safety plan to reduce the levels of accidents and provide safety in mobilization.