Kuya Guard Needs Help!: Replanning Traffic Utility and Road Marking Placement as a Congestion Alleviant in Laguna Boulevard, Laguna
Document Types
Paper Presentation
School Name
De La Salle University
Track or Strand
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)
De Guia, Leovine, L.
Start Date
25-6-2025 1:00 PM
End Date
25-6-2025 2:30 PM
Zoom Link/ Room Assignment
https://zoom.us/j/97401420760?pwd=zSWApqlDXbgd2OJcNw1hbFYXrUQS5T.1 Meeting ID: 974 0142 0760 Passcode: 310300
Abstract/Executive Summary
Traffic congestion is a widespread issue for commuters, influenced by multiple factors and variables. One such area affected is Laguna Boulevard, a critical road connecting multiple essential facilities in Biñan and Sta. Rosa, including Laguna Technopark and educational institutions like De La Salle University Laguna Campus and Caritas Don Bosco School. The roadway experiences significant congestion during peak hours due to high traffic volumes along segments and intersections impacted by uncoordinated road expansions, inconsistent transitions between one-way and two-way flows, limited sight distances, and obstructive roadside elements that collectively disrupt vehicular movement and compromise safety. This study proposes a replanned traffic utility and road marking placement for critical segments and intersections along Laguna Boulevard while minimizing accident risks and maximizing traffic resources. The methodology of this study primarily involves analyzing real-time traffic conditions across Laguna Boulevard, taken from Google Maps’ live traffic layer. Over a two-week period, the traffic data was collected manually during peak and non-peak hours, tracking the color-coded congestion levels of each segment. The results were then used to identify critical segments and intersections. Revisions were proposed to segments and intersections with significant safety risks (e.g., limited sight distance and obstructive roadside elements) and layouts that may have been confusing or unclear to drivers. This approach provided a comprehensive insight into the current traffic dynamics along Laguna Boulevard, ultimately informing the development of an effective proposal tailored to its specific needs.
Keywords
traffic congestion; Laguna Boulevard; Google Maps traffic data; traffic utilities; road markings; critical road segments; traffic intersections; non-invasive traffic solutions; urban traffic management
Research Theme (for Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation submissions only)
Sustainability, Environment, and Energy (SEE)
Initial Consent for Publication
yes
Statement of Originality
yes
Kuya Guard Needs Help!: Replanning Traffic Utility and Road Marking Placement as a Congestion Alleviant in Laguna Boulevard, Laguna
Traffic congestion is a widespread issue for commuters, influenced by multiple factors and variables. One such area affected is Laguna Boulevard, a critical road connecting multiple essential facilities in Biñan and Sta. Rosa, including Laguna Technopark and educational institutions like De La Salle University Laguna Campus and Caritas Don Bosco School. The roadway experiences significant congestion during peak hours due to high traffic volumes along segments and intersections impacted by uncoordinated road expansions, inconsistent transitions between one-way and two-way flows, limited sight distances, and obstructive roadside elements that collectively disrupt vehicular movement and compromise safety. This study proposes a replanned traffic utility and road marking placement for critical segments and intersections along Laguna Boulevard while minimizing accident risks and maximizing traffic resources. The methodology of this study primarily involves analyzing real-time traffic conditions across Laguna Boulevard, taken from Google Maps’ live traffic layer. Over a two-week period, the traffic data was collected manually during peak and non-peak hours, tracking the color-coded congestion levels of each segment. The results were then used to identify critical segments and intersections. Revisions were proposed to segments and intersections with significant safety risks (e.g., limited sight distance and obstructive roadside elements) and layouts that may have been confusing or unclear to drivers. This approach provided a comprehensive insight into the current traffic dynamics along Laguna Boulevard, ultimately informing the development of an effective proposal tailored to its specific needs.
https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/conf_shsrescon/2025/paper_see/34
