Estudio técnico para la optimización operativa de las paradas del sistema de transporte institucional de la Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja mediante señalización vial.

Abstract

Abstract: The present study focuses on a proposal for the implementation of both vertical and horizontal signage at the bus stops already established by the UTPL transportation service. To develop this proposal, the opinions of users (students, faculty, and administrative staff) were collected through surveys, which allowed the identification of existing needs at each stop due to the lack of adequate signage. Likewise, interviews were conducted with UTPL transportation service drivers to understand their perceptions regarding the boarding and disembarking process of users. The results revealed the need to implement vertical and horizontal signage; moreover, the interviews indicate that, from the drivers perspective, the proposed measures would lead to improved road safety during user transportation. Therefore, the installation of an information board with visible content is proposed at each designated stop, along with a sign bearing the legend UTPL STOP to indicate where users should position themselves, as well as road markings to guide drivers on the appropriate stopping location.