Estudio de necesidad de transporte de la modalidad escolar y su influencia en la movilidad urbana del Cantón Santa Clara, Provincia de Pastaza, en el periodo Octubre 2015 – Octubre 2016

Abstract

The present investigation aims to conduct a study Need Transportation School modality and its influence on urban mobility of Santa Clara Canton province of Pastaza, in the period October 2015-October 2016, as it has a motivation focused on improving the mobility of students living in rural areas of the county and were relocated in the Educational Units of the city and commute daily in unsuitable means, lack of Operadoras School Transportation legally constituted is an issue in this sector because it puts the safety of students at risk. The feasibility study to meet the demand of transport in the School modality was made based on interviews with the rectors of the Educational Units of the City of Santa Clara and surveys Origin Destination aimed at students and representatives to estimate unmet demand of this service. Once the field investigation determined that there is a demand for 269 seats which will be distributed in 16 minibuses of 17 seats, these vehicle units must comply with established technical standards, be legally established for the operating license that entitling provide the service, vehicles must be within the framework of life and vehicular approval to ensure quality service. This study for the feasibility of School Transportation help improve the mobility of students in the rural sector and the urban sector as a safe and convenient transportation is encouraged, to which safety recommendations to ensure the integrity of students are set Santa Clara Canton.