OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

VALENZUELA CAMPUS

RESEARCH

Submitted by:

Julie ann Botolan

Alvin Arante
John Paul Malesido
arneza marie toledo rana

Traffic Congestion in Mc Arthur highway Valenzuela City

Submitted to:

Edward Teredaño

OCTOBER
Introduction

One of the major problems in Mc Arthur highway in Valenzuela city is

traffic congestion. Traffic on roads, is defined as the movement of vehicles,

pedestrian, ridden or herded animals, transportation of goods for the purpose of

trade, and other conveyances in an area, either singly or together, while using

the public way for purposes of travel. Traffic congestion is a condition on road

networks that occurs as use increases, and is characterized by slower speeds,

longer trip times, and increased number of vehicles

Due to traffic congestion, a volume of traffic generates demand for space

greater than the available road capacity. This point is commonly termed

saturation. There are a number of specific circumstances which cause or

aggravate congestion. Most of them reduce the capacity of a road at a given

point or over a certain length, or increase the number of vehicles required for a

given volume of people or goods.

Traffic congestion can have a number of effects on drivers, the

environment, health and the economy, pollution, as one of the most harmful

effects of traffic congestion is its impact on the environment. Despite the growing

number of hybrid vehicles on the road, cars stopped in traffic still produce a large

volume of harmful carbon emission. Besides contributing to global warming.

These emissions can cause more short-term and localized problems, such as

smog and increased respiratory problems in a community due to poor air quality.
 Economic impact, another effect of traffic congestion where drivers who

encounter unexpected traffic may be late for work or other appointments, causing

a loss in productivity for businesses and in the driver’s personal lives. Traffic

delays may also slow down the shipping of cargo if delivery trucks can’t remain

on schedule due to a congested route.

Drivers who know that traffic congestion is likely may decide to forgo an

activity altogether, leading to less consumer spending and lower event

attendance. In accordance with the effects of traffic congestion, solutions are

being suggested. Road widening, adequate parking space facilities, reduced on-

street parking. And good traffic signs and markings are proposed solutions to

reduce traffic congestion

Statement of the Problem

The Valenzuela city particularly Mc Arthur highway is facing a major

problem in traffic congestion. During the peak hour of the day. In between 7am to

9am and between 5pm to 7pm, people could hardly meet the day activities

because of uneasy flow of transportation.

Objectives of the Study

This proposed study aims

 To reduce traffic congestion in Mc Arthur Highway

 To measure traffic saturation within the highway

 To determine the causes and effect of traffic congestion in the specified

area.

 Toto find possible solutions to traffic congestion within the vicinity

Significance of the Study

This study will be beneficial to the following

1. drivers – this will help them provide fast and better earnings on their livelihood.

2. passengers – this will enable them to have an accessible and safe

transportation in going to their destination.

3. businessmen – this will help them to do their business easily within the area

without worrying the delay on business trips and travels.

4. land Transportation Office/Traffic Enforcer – this will provide them a solution to

easily enforce their regulations.

5. city Government – this will help them increase the economic growth of the city.
Scope and Delimitation of the Study

This proposed study delimited to the following:

1. the traffic observed is particularly in the area of Mc Arthur Highway in

Valenzuela city

2. the data gathered is during the peak hour of the day between seven (7) to nine

(9) in the morning and five (5) to seven (7) in the afternoon

3. the traffic count conducted is a 2-hour traffic observation with 15-minutes time

interval.

The traffic flow parameters concerned are traffic flow rate, traffic concentration

and vehicle speed.

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