Evaluación de la infraestructura peatonal y ciclista mediante auditoría de seguridad vial en la zona de interacción modal del entorno del Terminal Terrestre de Cuenca

Abstract

The modal interaction zone surrounding the Cuenca Land Terminal constitutes a highly complex urban mobility hub, characterized by the convergence of heavy transport, public transport, pedestrians, and cyclists, which creates systemic risk conditions for vulnerable road users. This study aimed at evaluating road safety conditions in this area by applying a simplified Road Safety Audit (RSA), using a mixed-methods approach, considering geometric, operational, and behavioral variables in the terminal’s surroundings. The methodology was structured into five phases: (1) delimitation and functional segmentation of the study area; (2) data collection using standardized forms; (3) risk assessment using a Severity × Probability × Exposure matrix; (4) development of corrective measures; and (5) preparation of the technical report. Five critical intersections and their corresponding segments were analyzed. The results show that the operating speed (V85) exceeds 50 km/h on España Avenue, surpassing the safety threshold of 30 km/h for areas with high pedestrian presence. Additionally, pedestrian crossings longer than 12 meters without intermediate shelters were identified, along with a lack of cycling infrastructure and recurrent conflicts between buses and pedestrians at the entrances and exits of the terminal.