CODE NO.403.2 THE INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS PART-IV EXAMINATION (SCHEME-2014) TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION-(ELECTIVE) Time: 3 Hours (10-30 am, to 1-30 p.m) Max. Marks: 100 Date: 26 June, 2017. (Mon Pass Marks: 50 Instructions to_the Candidate Attempt 5 Questions in all. ONE Question from Part-I & 2 Questions from Part-I1éI1T All Question carry Equal Marks. All answers should be in ENGLISH Language only. ‘This Question paper contains 10 Questions and One Page. PART-I (Attempt any 1 Question} Q.1. What is the role of rapid transit system in promoting traffic and transportation problems in Urban India, Identify those problems and suggest appropriate solutions ? Q2, Identify different transportation systems which are available in India and explain their advantages and disadvantages? PART-II (Attempt any 2 Questions] Q.3. What are different elements which are used in design of roads? Explain the role of each element in achieving road safety? Q4. Explain the basis on which roads are classified? Explain the classifications adopted in India for the roads? Q55. Explain the different devices used to control and regulate the traffic in India along with their role and limitations? Q.6. Write notes on the following: i) Road Capacity. ii) Road Signage. PART-II (Attempt any 2 Questions) Q.7. What do you understand by. Origin & Destination (O&D) Surveys? What are the objectives and methods to conduct such surveys? Qs. If you are asked to prepare a policy for rationalizing traffic and transportation in urban areas, what will be major features of your policy? Q9. Explain inter and intra-city traffic. How would you differentiate them.? Q. 10. Write notes on following (i) Bus Rapid Transport System (i) Transit Oriented Development(TOD)