Análisis del flujo vehicular, capacidad y nivel de servicio en el anillo vial conformado por las avenidas Luis ángel León Román, Arizaga, 25 de junio y Alejandro Castro Benites

Abstract

This project originates from the need to evaluate the capacity and level of service in the Machala ring road, composed of Luis Ángel León Román, Arizaga, 25 de Junio and Alejandro Castro Benites avenues, which are main arteries for the city's mobility. To carry out the study, strategic points with high vehicle density were selected, in order to identify the operating conditions and possible areas for improvement. The main objective was to analyze the relationship between traffic volume and road capacity using the methodologies established in the Capacity and Service Level Manual for multi-lane roads, 2022 and validating the data using a spreadsheet from the National Roads Institute. Vehicle counts were carried out to obtain detailed information on traffic volume, vehicle classification, traffic direction, vehicle flow patterns, and the data was processed in 15-minute intervals to determine the hourly volume of maximum demand and the hourly factor of maximum demand. This information served as the basis for calculating road service levels using the Speed-Flow Curve abacus of the Capacity and Service Level Manual for multi-lane roads.