Diagnóstico operativo y propuesta técnica de optimización de la infraestructura de movilidad y estacionamiento en el Campus Huachi de la Universidad Técnica de Ambato

Abstract

This research arises from the need to evaluate the mobility and parking infrastructure in the Huachi Campus of the UTA, in order to formulate a technical proposal for sustainable mobility that contributes to the efficiency and safety of its internal road network. The diagnosis addressed the demand for places at specific times, use of non-delimited places for this service, deficiency of the signage and standardized dimensions of the parking lots. Methodologically, this project was divided into three phases. First, vehicular capacity was made in the three entrances of the university, during a week of academic activities and a geometric road survey of the parking lots in 12 different areas was carried out. Second, indicators of supply, demand, occupation and rotation were analyzed, in addition, the regulatory compliance of the accessibility parking spaces NTE INEN 2248, RTE INEN 004-1 and 004-2 was reviewed, later, based on the Guide 2026 UI GrennMetric, the TR1 and TR5 indicators of sustainable mobility were evaluated. The quantitative results recorded as the average flow of about 1744 vehicles daily. Although internally the internal road network of the campus has an estimated operational performance at Service Level B, the offer provided by the University of 500 places in 12 different areas is insufficient in the face of the concentration of demand, detecting deficiencies in the signaling and dimensions outside the aforementioned standards. In the final phase, a plan of spatial reorganization and geometric standardization of the squares was designed. The technical-economic proposal offered included the renovation or relocation of vertical and horizontal signage, improvements in pedestrian flows and a correct distribution in the preferential places. In conclusion, the project demonstrated viability by increasing capacity to 556 spaces, mitigating informal parking and promoting an accessible, safe and sustainable university environment for both vehicles and pedestrians.