Análisis de factibilidad de una turbo rotonda dentro de intersecciones de la ciudad de Cuenca-Ecuador mediante micro simulaciones

Abstract

This investigation analyzes the viability of implementing a new type of roundabouts called "turbo roundabouts", as an alternative to reduce existing congestion and delays using micro simulation in the intersection’s studies comprised by: Av. Pumapungo and Av. Max Uhle; Av. 24 de Mayo and Av. Max Uhle and Av. 24 de Mayo and Rayoloma, located in the city: Cuenca-Ecuador. The main objective is to analyze the level of service of a turbo roundabout and compare them with its current state in the aforementioned intersections. These were chosen based on their availability of space, capacity data and relevant areas. For the elaboration of this proposal, the TRITONE software was used for the analysis of data through micro simulation, in addition, the database of intersection capacity of the city of Cuenca (Municipio de Cuenca, 2015) was used. This work is experimental and provides two types of turbo roundabouts that adjust the requirements of each intersection for later comparison between the current state and the state with the project. In addition, a projection was made until the year 2040, to contrast the long-term behavior of the turbo roundabout. Where there is a favorable difference in results when applying this alternative in a traffic light intersection compared to a conventional roundabout.