Analysis of the factors generating vehicular traffic in the city of Quito and its relation to the application of sensorial and social data with big data as a basis for decision making

Traffic congestion is a significant issue in Quito, with residents identifying it as one of the city's main problems. This study analyzed factors contributing to vehicular traffic, including the increase in vehicles and underutilization of public transport, through field research involving 384 participants. It also explored the potential use of social networks, such as Twitter, and sensorial data for capturing real-time information to improve traffic management. The research highlights the feasibility of using Big Data tools to enhance decision-making for traffic efficiency, offering an initial but critical analysis for potential solutions.

Herrera, N. H., Santamaria, H. S., Macias, M. M., & Gomez, E. (2016). Analysis of the factors generating vehicular traffic in the city of Quito and its relation to the application of sensorial and social data with big data as a basis for decision making. 2016 Third International Conference on eDemocracy & eGovernment (ICEDEG), 133–137. https://doi.org/10.1109/icedeg.2016.7461710