Análisis de la movilidad urbana y capacidad vial en vías urbanas de las calles pichincha desde la avenida las palmeras hasta la calle diez de agosto de la ciudad de Machala

Abstract

This study analyzes urban mobility and road capacity on Pichincha Street, from Las Palmeras Avenue to 10 de Agosto Street, in the city of Machala. Traffic congestion in this area has caused significant problems, affecting the quality of life of citizens due to long travel times, increased stress for road users, and higher environmental pollution. The main objective of this research is to evaluate road capacity and the level of service in the study area, identifying factors contributing to traffic congestion and proposing strategies to improve urban mobility. The methodology used combines quantitative and qualitative approaches, including manual vehicle counts at key intersections and traffic simulations using AIMSUN software. Traffic volumes at different times, traffic light cycle times, and vehicle saturation factors were analyzed to assess the efficiency of the road system. The results show that Pichincha Street has poor service levels at several intersections due to high vehicle demand and inefficient traffic light synchronization. Critical points where bottlenecks occur were identified, negatively impacting traffic flow. As a conclusion, optimizing traffic light timing, implementing traffic management strategies, and improving road infrastructure are recommended to reduce congestion. Additionally, strengthening public transportation use and promoting sustainable mobility alternatives are suggested to enhance the efficiency of Machala’s Road system.