Name: - Traffic Survey Report of Sachana Ogan Kayla Road,

Dist. Ahmedabad

Client Name : Road & Building Division, Ahmedabad.

Company : McWAY Management Ltd., Plot No. 1055 Sector-2/D,
Gandhinagar, Gujarat – 382007.
 Traffic Report of Sachana Ogan Kayla Road, Ahmedabad (Gujrat)

TRAFFIC REPORT

1. TRAFFIC SURVEYS PLANNING AND SCHEDULE

1.1 Traffic surveys and collection of data

Traffic forms a key element of project preparation studies of road projects. It has a direct bearing on
several aspects, including carriageway configuration and width requirements, pavement thickness,
structural design, other design features and elements, wayside facilities as well as revenues and project
viability, both economic and financial. All these signify the importance of traffic data and analyses, and are
a major determinant of improvement costs. In order to assess the traffic volume and modal split, classified
Traffic Volume Count (TVC) surveys are conducted at Kayla Junction (Ahmedabad) at Sample photographs
showing TVC surveys are presented in Figure – 1.

Figure 1: CTVC Surveys in progress

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1.2 Schedule of Traffic Surveys

A detailed schedule of TVC surveys conducted along the project corridor are listed and presented in Table 1.

Table 1: Traffic Surveys – Schedule

Duration of
S. No. Type of Survey Location Date of Survey
Survey

Classified Traffic Volume Count Kayla Junction 13/04/2023 TO 3 Days

1
survey (Ahmedabad) 15/03/2023

1.3 Objectives of Traffic surveys

The primary objective of these traffic studies is:

• To determine characteristics of traffic movement; and
• To establish base year traffic demand

1.4 Methodology of Traffic Surveys

➢ Video graphic counting system was adopted under supervision of qualified Traffic Engineers. Each
station was managed by a supervisor.
➢ Continuous 24-hour traffic volume count survey was conducted in both directions. At office,
enumerators specially trained for this purpose, recorded the number of vehicles of different
categories moving along the road by viewing the CVC videos and summary sheets were prepared.
The vehicles are broadly classified into motorized passenger vehicles, motorized goods vehicles and
non-motorized vehicles. These groupings have further been sub-divided to reflect the present day
traffic pattern more realistically.
➢ Banners indicating “Traffic Volume Count in progress” with name of Consultants is displayed near
the survey stations (written in blue on white cloth), so that this is visible at least 300m ahead on both
sides.
➢ Since, round the clock surveys were carried out, arrangements for lighting and temporary shelters
were made to conduct surveys during night.

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2. TRAFFIC VOLUME SURVEY AND ANALYSIS

The data collected from surveys are recorded in Excel sheets, compiled, checked and corrected before
further proceeding for analysis. Traffic data analysis has been carried out, to understand traffic
characteristics and travel pattern and to provide basic input for traffic capacity assessment.

2.1 Passenger Car Unit (PCU)

The traffic flow is measured in terms of number of vehicles per unit time. Since Indian traffic is
heterogeneous or diversified in nature, it is required to convert the traffic in terms of Passenger Car Units
(PCUs). The traffic data (in vehicles) collected during field surveys have been compiled and converted into
equivalent Passenger Car Units (PCU) to determine the Average Daily Traffic (ADT) in vehicles and their
equivalent PCUs. Table 2 lists the adopted PCU equivalent for different vehicle type based on IRC: 64-1990.

Table 2: Passenger Car Unit (PCU)

Vehicle Type PCU factor
Two Wheelers 0.5
Three Wheelers 1.0
Car/ Jeep 1.0
Mini Bus 1.5
Bus 3.0
LCV 1.5
2 Axle 3.0
2 Axle 3.0
3 Axle 3.0
M Axle 4.5
Ag. Tractor without Trailer 1.5
Tractor with Trailer 4.5
Cycle 0.5
Animal Cart 6.0

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2.2 Classified Traffic Volume Count

The analysis has been carried out to derive:

• Average Daily Traffic (ADT) for fast and slow moving vehicles
• Average daily variation and average hourly variation
• Traffic composition pattern for passenger, goods and non-motorized vehicles
• Peak hour traffic variation for passenger and commercial vehicles

2.3 Average Daily Traffic (ADT)

The classified traffic volume count data collected during traffic surveys is analyzed to assess the traffic
intensity along the project corridor. Table 3 presents the summary of Average Daily Traffic (ADT in
number of vehicles) along the project stretch with salient findings; detailed calculations are presented in
Annexure with this report.

• The ADT along the project highway varies between a minimum of total 1325 vehicles
(952 PCUs) at Kayla Junction (Ahmedabad)

• The share of tollable traffic as a percentage of ADT along project Highway varies from
11% at Kayla Junction (Ahmedabad)

• The share of non-motorized vehicles along the project highway is almost nil at both the survey
locations. Local commuters are using 2 wheelers for their journey between hamlets.

• The PCU ratio is in the range of 1:1.45, thereby signifying a major share of cars in the total traffic
flow.

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Table 3: Average Daily Traffic (ADT)

Vehicle Type To Ogan To Kayla Total Vehicles

Scooter / Motor Cycle (2Wheeler.) 530 570 1100

Auto Rickshaw (Passenger) 7 10 16
Auto Rickshaw (Goods) 3 7 10
Passenger Car (Jeep/Van) 44 41 86
Taxi 4 1 5
TATA Ace,
0 0 0
Utility Jeep
Mini Bus 0 0 0
School Bus 0 0 0
Gov. Bus 0 0 0
Private Bus 0 0 0
Bicycle 1 2 3
Cycle Rickshaw 0 0 0
Animal Drawn Veh. 0 0 0
Hand Cart 0 0 0
4 Tyre 21 21 42
6 Tyre 1 2 3
2 Axle Truck 1 0 1
3 Axle Truck 1 3 5
Multi Axle (4 to 6 Axle) & HCM , EME 5 4 9
Over Sized (7 or more Axle) 1 0 1
With Trailer 13 16 30
Without Trailer 8 7 15
Car/Jeep with Red Light (VIP Car) 1 0 1
LCV/Mini Bus 0 0 0
2 Axle Truck/Bus 0 0 0
3 Axle Truck 0 0 0
Multi Axle Truck (4 to 6 Axle) & HCM
0 0 0
, EME
Tollable Traffic ( Vehicles) 78 73 151
Tollable Traffic ( PCU's) 114 104 218
Total Traffic ( Vehicles) 640 684 1325

Total Traffic ( PCU's) 461 490 952

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2.4 ADT Modal Split

✓ Kayla Junction (Ahmedabad)

✓ 2 wheeler traffic is about 83% as a major share along the project corridor
✓ Car Traffic is about 06% as a second major share along the corridor as shown in Figure 2(A).
✓ The share of non-motorized vehicles is almost nil. Local commuters are using 2 wheelers for the
journey.
✓ The commercial vehicles contribute 9% and the contribution of buses is almost 6%
✓ The share of 3 Wheelers is 2% and almost negligible
✓ The commercial vehicle contribution is less at this location compared to other location along the
highway.
✓ Tollable traffic as a percentage of Total traffic at this location is 11%.

Figure 2(A): ADT vehicle composition at Kayla Junction (Ahmedabad)

0% BIKE Auto
ADT Vehicle Composition at Kayla Junction - Ahemdabad
Auto (Goods) Car (Jeep/Van
0%
0%

0%
Taxi TATA Ace,
0% 0%
0% 0%
Utility Jeep
0% 0%
0% 0%
1% 0% 0% 0% Mini Bus School Bus
0% 0%
0%
0% 2% 1%
3%
Govt. Bus Private Bus
1% 6%
1%
Bicycle Cycle Rickshaw

Animal Drawn Veh. Hand Cart

4 Tyre LCV 6TYRE LCV

2 Axle Truck 3 Axle Truck

Multi Axle & HCM , EME Over Sized (7 or more Axle)

83% With Trailer Tractor Without Trailer Tractor

(VIP Car) LCV/Mini Bus

2 Axle Truck/Bus 3 Axle Truck

Multi Axle
, EME

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2.5 Fast and slow moving traffic – Total and Tollable Traffic

The bifurcation of traffic in terms of fast and slow moving vehicles along project highway at traffic survey
locations is presented in Table 4. It is found that, tollable traffic is not more than 11% of the total traffic at
both the survey locations. The variation of tollable traffic with total traffic is presented in Figure 3.

Table 4: Fast and slow moving traffic

Vehicle Type To Ogan To Kayla

Fast moving Vehicles 639 683
Slow moving Vehicles 1 2
% Tollable Vehicles 12% 11%
% Passenger vehicles 92% 92%
% Commercial vehicles 8% 8%

Figure 3: Total and Tollable Traffic

Tollable traffic at Kayla Junction - Ahemdabad

1600

1371
1400 1324
1279

1200 Tollable
Traffic
1000

800

600 Total
Traffic
400

200 145 149 158

0
Day – 1 Day – 2 Day – 3

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2.6 Peak Hour Factor

The peak hour factor is defined as the traffic volume during peak hour expressed as a percentage of AADT.
The day (04:00 AM to 16:00 PM) and night time (16:00 PM to 04:00 AM) peak factors are calculated
separately in Annexure indicate fairly uniform distribution of the traffic volume during the day time and
night peak hour factors indicates slightly higher traffic volumes during the peak hour at night time. Full
day wise (24 hours) peak hour factor calculation is presented in Table 5. At both the survey locations, same
peak hour has been observed during evening hours.

Table 5: Peak hour factor

Peak hour Peak hour
ADT Peak Hour
S. Peak Hour volume volume
TVC Location
No. (Veh) Factor (%)
(PCU) (Veh)
Kayla Junction
1 08.00 to 09.00 103 143 1325 09.26%
(Ahmedabad)

HOURLY VARIATION OF TOTAL TRAFFIC

180
160
Day 1
140
120
100
80 Day 2
60
40
20
Day 3
0
16.00 17.00 18.00 19.00 20.00 21.00 22.00 23.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 13.00 14.00 15.00

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HOURLY VARIATION OF PASSENGER TRAFFIC VOLUME

180
160
Day 1
140
120
100
80
Day 2
60
40
20
0 Day 3

HOURLY VARIATION OF GOODS TRAFFIC VOLUME

20
18
16
Day 1
14
12
10
8 Day 2
6
4
2
0 Day 3

PEAK HOUR VARIATION OF PASSENGER & COMMERCIAL TRAFFIC

200

150 Daywise Peak Hour

Passenger Traffic
VEHICLES

100

50
Daywise Peak Hour
Commercial Traffic
0
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3

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TRAFFIC CENSUS
WEEKLY TRAFFIC SUMMARY
From: 13.04.2023 To: 16.04.2023 Road Classification:
Details of Census Points: Division: PD, PWD, Ahemdabad
Rajkot Kilometrage/Milage:
Route No. (if any):

Ref: IRC:9-1972 & IRC:64-1990

PERIOD Fast Vehicles Slow Vehicles
Passeng Agricultu
FROM TO
er Car, ral Truck
Motor pick-up Tractor, Trailor, Cycle- Animal Total
Truck /
Cycles & Van or Light
Bus
Agricultural Cycles Ricksha Drawn
DATE HOUR DATE HOUR Scooters Auto- Commer Tractor- w Vehicles
Ricksha cial trailer
w Vehicle
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 15
13.04.2023 16:00 14.04.2023 16:00 1049 128 55 0 46 1 0 0 1279
14.04.2023 16:00 15.04.2023 16:00 1103 112 55 10 41 3 0 0 1324
15.04.2023 16:00 16.04.2023 16:00 1147 113 69 6 31 5 0 0 1371
TOTAL FOR THE WEEK 3299 353 179 16 118 9 0 0
Average Daily Traffic for the week 1100 118 60 5 39 3 0 0 1325
Equivalent Factor 0.5 1 1.5 3 4.5 0.5 2 4
P.C.U.(Passenger Car Unit) 550 118 90 15 176 2 0 0 951
CVPD (Commercial Vehicle Per Day) 60 5 39 104

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