EULOGIO “AMANG” RODRIGUEZ

INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
SAMPALOC MANILA PHILIPPINES

CVENG414

PRINCIPLES OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

“REFLECTIVE LEARNING REPORT NO. 6”

Presented to
Engr. Ket C. Chua

In Partial Fulfillment for the Requirements of

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

Submitted By:
MARC RAMOS LAXAMANA

2023
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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
SAMPALOC, MANILA PHILIPPINES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER PAGE .............................................................................................................. 1

LIST OF TABLES.......................................................................................................... 2

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................3

SIGNIFICANCE ............................................................................................................ 4

LESSON LEARNED ............................................................................................ ...5-7

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
SAMPALOC, MANILA PHILIPPINES

INTRODUCTION

Transportation safety is an essential problem that must be addressed to ensure the safety

of all road users. Road traffic accidents are one of the leading causes of death and injury globally,

with severe consequences for people, families, and communities.

It is crime that must understand and avoid these tragedies from happening. Understanding

the causes of road accidents, developing initiatives for safer roads, and teaching drivers about

safe driving behaviors are all part of this. We can lower the frequency of road accidents and save

lives by taking a proactive approach to transportation safety.

Safety planning is an essential component of transportation planning. It entails a safety

practitioner analyzing the possible hazards connected with a certain route or location and then

devising risk-mitigation techniques. This might include things like better signs, illumination, and

more speed bumps or speed restrictions. This can assist guarantee that travelers are safe when

traveling a specific route or location. Safety planning can also aid in reducing the number of

accidents and injuries caused by hazardous travel circumstances.

Any road safety strategy must include safety planning. It is a method of addressing the

dangers of driving on public roads and reducing the number of fatalities and serious injuries

caused by accidents. Identifying dangerous regions, creating risk-reduction strategies, and

implementing steps to improve safety for all road users are all part of safety planning. We can

make our public roads safer for everyone by including safety planning in a cohesive road safety

program.

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
SAMPALOC, MANILA PHILIPPINES

SIGNIFICANCE

The economy relies heavily on transportation. It is an important aspect of economic

development and progress because it allows commodities and services to move more easily

between producers and consumers. Transportation also contributes to cost reduction, increased

efficiency, and improved market access. Economic growth would be hampered in the absence of

effective transportation infrastructure. Transportation helps to create employment and increase

economic activity by facilitating commerce between countries. Furthermore, transportation

enables the effective distribution of resources across a country or area, which promotes stability

and prosperity.

Transportation is a critical component of the economy, with effective transportation

networks critical to the success of both enterprises and communities. Transportation, from the

movement of commodities to the movement of people, is critical in linking different regions of the

world and enabling access to resources. Transportation's economic relevance stems from its

capacity to promote commerce, lower prices, and generate employment. Businesses can move

items faster and cheaply with effective transportation infrastructure in place, while consumers may

access a greater selection of products at lower rates. Furthermore, improved transportation

networks have been demonstrated to have a favorable influence on job development by creating

chances for small company owners that rely on transportation for a living. As a result,

transportation has a significant economic influence that should not be underestimated.

Transportation has a big economic influence. It has an impact on a region's direct and

indirect economic activity, as well as its overall economic development. Transportation's direct

impacts are those that have a direct influence on businesses or persons that utilize or offer

transportation services. Indirect effects are those caused by changes in demand for products and

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SAMPALOC, MANILA PHILIPPINES

services as a result of changes in transportation costs and availability. Finally, induced effects are

those that occur from increases in income levels as a result of greater job possibilities produced

by transportation improvements.

LESSON LEARNED

Transportation economics is the study of how to distribute transportation resources to suit

societal requirements. It examines how people, products, and services flow via various

transportation networks. The objective is to improve resource utilization such that it is efficient

and effective. Transportation economics also looks at how transportation systems affect economic

development, the environment, and social equality. Furthermore, it investigates how pricing,

taxes, subsidies, and other policies influence transportation decisions.

Everyone is affected by transportation safety, which is a significant problem. To maintain

everyone's safety on the road, it's critical to understand the four E's of safety: engineering,

education, enforcement, and emergency services. Engineers design and maintain the roads and

vehicles we use. Educators teach us about traffic rules and how to drive safely. These laws are

enforced by law enforcement officials to keep us all safe. Finally, emergency services are

provided in the event of a traffic incident or accident. Understanding the four Es of transportation

safety allows us to guarantee that we are taking all required precautions to safeguard our own

and others' safety when traveling by any mode of transportation.

Highway safety is a critical problem that needs strategic planning to protect the safety of

drivers and passengers. It is critical to gather and preserve data to develop successful roadway

safety measures. This information may then be utilized to identify possible dangers and devise

mitigation or elimination tactics. It is feasible to develop a full picture of the present condition of

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
SAMPALOC, MANILA PHILIPPINES

highway safety, as well as plan for probable future situations, by collecting and keeping data. With

this information, we can create strategic initiatives to help lower the risk of accidents on our routes.

Strategic highway safety strategies are critical to the safety of vehicles and pedestrians

on our highways. Identifying hazardous areas and factors, which might range from terrible

weather to inadequate infrastructure, is a critical component of these designs. Understanding the

hazards connected with these regions allows for the development of effective solutions for

lowering the possibility of accidents. This involves things like better signs and illumination, as well

as developing more effective traffic flow patterns. It is feasible to establish a safer environment

for everyone on our roadways with a thorough strategy in place. Strategic highway safety

strategies are critical for reducing traffic-related deaths and injuries. Conducting engineering

research and determining project priorities are critical components of constructing these

strategies. Engineering studies give the data required to detect safety issues, whereas project

goals enable the most efficient use of resources. Organizations may design comprehensive safety

plans that will assist minimize traffic-related deaths and injuries by performing engineering studies

and identifying project priorities.

Transportation has always been a critical component of economic progress. Previously, it

was mostly accomplished through seaports, rivers, and canals. However, as technology has

advanced, new modes of transportation such as trains, highways, airlines, and information

technology have evolved. These innovative modes of transportation have created several new

economic opportunities for both enterprises and individuals. They have facilitated the speedier

cross-border movement of products and services, making international trade simpler than ever

before. Furthermore, they have enabled the development of more efficient worldwide supply

networks than ever before. This has enabled enterprises to take advantage of economies of scale

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SAMPALOC, MANILA PHILIPPINES

to maximize earnings while keeping expenses low. As a result, transportation is now a crucial

component of every modern successful economy.

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