Propuesta de distribución urbana y conectividad. caso de estudio: av. Apolinario Gálvez en la parroquia Puerto Bolívar, cantón Machala.

Abstract

This degree work focuses on road design and connectivity strategies in the parish of Puerto Bolivar, with the objective of improving urban mobility and the integration of the port with the city of Machala. The main problems of vehicular congestion and accessibility were identified as a result of the growth of port activities and the lack of adequate infrastructure. Through an analysis, the factors affecting traffic flow on Apolinario Gálvez Avenue, the main access road to the port facilities, were determined. To address this problem, a study based on theoretical and empirical methods was carried out. These analyses made it possible to evaluate the road's level of service and to propose a road redesign to optimize traffic capacity and safety. In addition, sustainable mobility strategies implemented in other port cities were reviewed and adapted to the local context to ensure viable and efficient solutions. The results show the need for a comprehensive intervention that considers accessibility and efficiency criteria in urban planning. This study will serve as a basis for future initiatives in the modernization of Machala's road infrastructure, promoting safer and more efficient mobility