PROJETO DE REFORMULAÇÃO DE SINALIZAÇÃO VIÁRIA NO CRUZAMENTO QUE INTERLIGA AS RODOVIAS BR- 267 E MG- 167.

Abstract

The intense population growth and the consequent increase in the vehicle fleet have caused disturbances in the flow and safety of the highways. This factor, associated with inadequate road planning, causes accidents. In this context, road planning becomes essential. This paper aims to analyze the traffic conditions at the intersection that connects the BR-267 and MG-167 highways, as well as the elaboration of the project to reformulate the signs in this stretch, as a fundamental short-term implementation proposal, with the purpose of principally the reduction in the high rate of accidents. In addition to this proposal, a second alternative is presented that comprises the intersection geometry alteration, being a long term solution, since it involves higher implantation cost, but, on the other hand, considerably reduces the points of conflict. In order to collect data for the formulation of the proposals, the existing road signs were investigated, as well as the vehicle counting, the application of a questionnaire to road users, the collection of data on road accidents and the analysis of the current geometry. Subsequently, a study was performed with the data obtained in comparison with the information contained in the literature used, and it was found the need to review the road signs and change the intersection geometry.