Evaluación de soluciones para mejorar el flujo vehicular en la intersección Piedra Liza

Abstract

Abstract: This Undergraduate Thesis aims to evaluate solutions to improve vehicular flow at the Piedra Liza intersection, located in the city of Yantzaza, Zamora Chinchipe province. This intersection is characterized by the convergence of a high-capacity trunk road and a lateral bypass, a condition that generates traffic conflicts and operational deficiencies, particularly during peak demand periods. The methodology is based on field data collection through vehicular traffic counts, the analysis of the geometric characteristics of the road infrastructure, and the identification of peak and off-peak periods. Based on this information, the current operating conditions of the intersection are modeled using the Aimsun software, allowing the simulation of traffic flow behavior under different scenarios and the evaluation of variables such as speed, travel time, and delays. Subsequently, two logistical improvement alternatives are proposed and analyzed to compare their performance and determine the most efficient solution. The results demonstrate that the implementation of simulation-based solutions significantly contributes to optimizing traffic flow and improving the operational conditions of the intersection.