Práctica empresarial en la Secretaría de Transito de Pamplona para el apoyo en la evaluación y optimización de la infraestructura vial mediante diagnóstico y propuestas de mejora en movilidad y señalización.

Abstract

This thesis was developed as part of an internship at the Secretariat of Traffic and Transportation of the municipality of Pamplona, Norte de Santander. Its purpose was to support the technical and administrative processes of the entity through activities aimed at diagnosing urban mobility, evaluating the state of road signage, and formulating improvement proposals that would contribute to strengthening institutional management and road safety. The methodology used was structured in six stages, ranging from initial planning to the development of complementary activities. The actions carried out included vehicle and pedestrian counts at strategic points in the municipality, topographic analysis of the corridor to the Cristo Rey sector, a preliminary proposal for road widening and adaptation of public space, surveying and characterization of vertical and horizontal signage, preparation of budgets and technical specifications, and participation in educational and road safety awareness campaigns aimed at the community. The results obtained made it possible to identify critical points of congestion, problems associated with pedestrian flow—especially in areas of direct interaction with vehicles—and deficiencies in existing signage, such as deterioration, lack of uniformity, and absence of necessary elements. These findings led to the formulation of technical proposals aimed at improving traffic conditions, such as the widening of the road to Cristo Rey, the design of a parking bay, the adaptation of sidewalks, the integration of an urban pedestrian node (“Pausa & Paso”), and an intervention plan for the renovation of signage in different sectors of the municipality.Overall, the business practice promoted the integration of academic training and professional practice, allowing civil engineering knowledge to be applied in a real institutional environment and providing technical inputs that strengthen the decision-making capacity of the Secretariat of Traffic and Transportation. The main conclusion is that mobility management requires coordinated work based on up-to-date information, continuous technical analysis, and educational strategies that enable progress toward safer, more organized, and sustainable mobility.