The macroscopic effect of U-turn slots on urban travel in Metro Manila
Date of Publication
2008
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with Specialization in Transportation Engineering
Subject Categories
Civil Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Civil Engineering
Thesis Adviser
Alexis M. Fillone
Defense Panel Member
Danilo C. Terante
Mary Ann Q. Adajar
Abstract/Summary
Several traffic management measures have already been applied to solve the recurring traffic congestion problem in Metro Manila. The recent one being implemented by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is the provision of U-turn slots along major corridors in lieu of signalized intersections. This study measured the macroscopic effect of U-turn slots on urban travel in Metro Manila by comparing urban-wide travel parameters like vehicle-kilometers, vehicle-hours, average travel speed with the U-turn slots as against signalized intersections without U-turn slots. The transport modeling process used the EMME/2 software. Focusing on the major circumferential and radial roads of Metro Manila, results showed that with U-turn slots in place, urban travel increased by 1,567 vehicle-hours and 4,822 vehicle kilometers during the morning peak hour period compared to standard signalized intersections in place. Closing all the U-turn slots and opening all the signalized intersections did not guarantee best results. Using selective closures of some of the existing U-turn slots resulted to a much reduced vehicle-kilometers and vehicle-hours of travel during the morning peak hour period.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU19731
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
xiv, 186 leaves : illustrations (some colored) ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Transportation--Management; Traffic congestion--Philippines; Traffic engineering--Philippines
Recommended Citation
Leano, V. B., Reyes, J. B., & Varquez, A. G. (2008). The macroscopic effect of U-turn slots on urban travel in Metro Manila. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/11348
