Road Traffic ProblemsCE122

Siy, William E.So, Jerald Aldrin B.Sy, Rajahmae F.Tamayo, Erika Mae S.Tuazon, Precious Jesica G. Yap, Justine Dennim B.

Introduction

This presentation discusses on the common causes of traffic in roads. Some of the stated causes are the sidewalk vendors, improper parking, and pedicabs.

Purpose of the Study

The purpose of the study is to identify the problem causing traffic congestion in the intersection of the streets of Juan Luna, Reina Regente, Veronica, Oriente, Norberto Ty, Ongpin, Quintin Paredes, San Fernando and Plaza L. Ruiz. Also the purpose of this study is to come up with a traffic related solution.

Purpose of the Study

Informing the citizens is the main purpose because if the people are aware of the reasons why there are congestions the problem will lessen.

Map of Location

Map of Location

PROJECT LOCATION Manila (Divisoria Traffic Jam) Public market

The government allowed about a hundred of them to set up stalls along the area’s roads and sidewalks. 

Manila (Divisoria Traffic Jam)

New malls

Building new malls became a high priority for the city government, but financing a project with an estimated cost of P50 million was beyond the city’s capability. 

Vehicles

The surge of so many motorcycles in the country has also made the streets a chaos.

Manila (Divisoria Traffic Jam)

Discipline

Discipline is something that is wanting in this country. If you look at it from a microcosm, the traffic situation in the Philippines is the perfect singular example on the matter.

Manila (Divisoria Traffic Jam)

DATE AND TIME OF OBSERVATIONDate: 17 June 2012, Sunday

Time: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM;

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM;

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Consider:

Morning Peak Hour: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Afternoon Peak Hour: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

T-test To compare what is more convenient in terms

of road construction. The construction of roads will affect the streets, establishments and the residential houses in Manila, Divisoria.

T-test

CONGESTION FACTORS Public utility bus/jeepney behavior

The aggressive driving behavior of public bus and jeepney drivers is a major contributor to congestion on Metro Manila roadways

VEHICLES

CONGESTION FACTORS Turn-lane behavior and Parking problem

Turning from one road onto another requires vehicles to stop and wait for an opening in cross traffic.

Parking Problems

CONGESTION FACTORS Intersection behavior

Intersections are the points in a traffic network where vehicles traveling in different directions cross (or intersect with) one another in alternating turn.

CONGESTION FACTORS Pedestrian behavior

Pedestrians are the only element of traffic that naturally operate across, rather than with, the vehicular flow.

Side walk vendors

PROJECT SOLUTION Strict implementation of rule Bribery should not be tolerated by the

policemen. Business establishments should provide their

own sufficient parking lot. Jay walking and loading zone laws should be

implemented strictly Redesign the road and fix the side walk.

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