Impact of pedestrian signal timing design on pedestrian and vehicular traffic flow along Taft Avenue, Manila
Date of Publication
2018
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
Paolo Ian C. Lucero
Maria Cecilia R. Paringit
;Nicanor R. Roxas, Jr.
Abstract/Summary
The problem of vehicular traffic in the Philippines is a serious concern that needs to be addressed quickly due to the losses that it contributes to the economy. Along Taft Avenue bounded by Quirino Avenue and Pablo Ocampo Street are different establishments that attracts high volume of people. These establishments then contribute to the heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic within the area. In the initial scenario, numerous pedestrian crossing markings were present which introduces conflict wiht the vehicular traffic flow along Taft Avenue, resulting to vehicular traffic build-up.
The objective of the study was to determine the effect of crosswalks to the current vehicular traffic flow in the study area by examining the pedestrian and vehicular volume during peak hours. The data needed for the experiment were gathered through manual and video recording, volume counting and plate survey. Data gathered are used in a software, DYNAMEQ, in order to simulate the current situation of traffic in the area. The software was also used to propose and simulate a more efficient number and placement of these crosswalks in order to improve both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The best scenario simulated is the removal of all crosswalks not in the intersections of the study area having a 30 second pedestrian scramble which resulted to having better traffic conditions in terms of VHT and VDT compared to the model of the current scenario of the study area. Aside from having relatively better traffic characteristics, it considers the crossing time for pedestrians during the pedestrian scramble which was why it was favored over implementing the 20 second pedestrian scramble. Thus, it will benefit both pedestrian and vehicular traffic through catering to the volume of pedestrian while decreasing the delay of vehicles caused by excessive number of crosswalks.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU21587
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
xiv, 136 leaves : illustrations (some color) ; 30 cm.
Keywords
Transportation engineering--Philippines--Manila; Pedestrian traffic flow
Recommended Citation
Benitez, V., De Lara, N. A., Mariano, M. R., & Palmes, J. M. (2018). Impact of pedestrian signal timing design on pedestrian and vehicular traffic flow along Taft Avenue, Manila. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/9364