Propuestas de bajo costo para mejorar la seguridad vial en el tramo Tabacay Santa Rosa de Cochahuayco (Cañar Ecuador), aplicando el Programa Internacional de Evaluación de Carreteras (iRAP)

Abstract

Abstract: Road infrastructure security is a relevant factor in social and economic development; however, the National Transit Agency annually registers an increase in traffic accidents. This research assessed the road security on the section of Tabacay - Santa Rosa de Cochahuayco belonging to Azogues Canton (Cañar- Ecuador) through the international methodology Road Assessment Programme (iRAP). This research started with data collection and lifting of the parameters and road attributes in steps of 100 meters using a mobile phone and the Timestamp Camera app. Subsequently, road security was assessed using the ViDA software, and low-cost improvements were proposed to raise the safety level in the riskiest road sections. Among the proposes are improving visual distance, removal and relocation of trees and lighting poles, as well as the placement of metal barriers on the side of the driver and the co-driver in some stretches to allow improving the rating by two to three stars.