Name: - Traffic Survey Report of Sanand Nalsarovar Road,

Dist. Ahmedabad

Client Name : Road & Building Division, Ahmedabad.

Company : McWAY Management Ltd., Plot No. 1055 Sector-2/D,
Gandhinagar, Gujarat – 382007.
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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 SANAND NALSAROVAR ROAD (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
SANAND
Classified Traffic Volume Count NALSAROVAR 21/04/2023 TO 3 Days
1
survey ROAD 23/04/2023
(Ahmedabad)

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 15813 vehicles
(15625 PCUs) at SANAND NALSAROVAR ROAD (Ahmedabad)

• The share of tollable traffic as a percentage of ADT along project Highway varies from 33%
at SANAND NALSAROVAR ROAD (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 Sanand To Nalsarovar Total Vehicles
Scooter / Motor Cycle (2Wheeler.) 4285 4257 8542
Auto Rickshaw (Passenger) 727 681 1408
Auto Rickshaw (Goods) 126 141 267
Passenger Car (Jeep/Van) 1737 1602 3339
Taxi 0 0 0
TATA Ace,Utility Jeep 0 0 0
Mini Bus 2 1 3
School Bus 0 0 0
Gov. Bus 10 6 16
Private Bus 3 1 4
Bicycle 18 19 38
Cycle Rickshaw 2 5 8
Animal Drawn Veh. 0 1 1
Hand Cart 1 0 1
4 Tyre 444 387 831
6 Tyre 92 80 172
2 Axle Truck 54 49 103
3 Axle Truck 126 111 237
Multi Axle (4 to 6 Axle) & HCM , EME 274 269 542
Over Sized (7 or more Axle) 0 0 0
With Trailer 135 134 270
Without Trailer 17 12 30
Car/Jeep with Red Light (VIP Car) 0 0 0
LCV/Mini Bus 1 0 1
2 Axle Truck/Bus 0 0 0
3 Axle Truck 0 0 0
Multi Axle Truck (4 to 6 Axle) & HCM,
1 0 1
EME
Tollable Traffic ( Vehicles) 2742 2506 5248
Tollable Traffic ( PCU's) 4355 4016 8371
Total Traffic ( Vehicles) 8056 7757 15813

Total Traffic ( PCU's) 8012 7614 15625

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2.4 ADT Modal Split

✓ SANAND NALSAROVAR ROAD (Ahmedabad)

✓ 2 wheeler traffic is about 54% as a major share along the project corridor
✓ Car Traffic is about 21% 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 14% and the contribution of buses is almost 1%
✓ The share of 3 Wheelers is 11% 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 33%.

Figure 2(A): ADT vehicle composition at SANAND NALSAROVAR ROAD (Ahmedabad)

ADT Vehicle Composition at SANAND NALSAROVAR ROAD- Ahemdabad

0% BIKE Auto
0%
0% 0% 0%
Auto (Goods) Car (Jeep/Van
0% 2% 0%
0% 0%
1% 0% Taxi TATA Ace,
0% 0%
1% 2% Utility Jeep
0% 3% Mini Bus School Bus
0%
0% 5%
0% Govt. Bus Private Bus

Bicycle Cycle Rickshaw

0%
21% Animal Drawn Veh. Hand Cart

54% 4 Tyre LCV 6TYRE LCV

2 Axle Truck 3 Axle Truck

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

9% With Trailer Tractor Without Trailer Tractor

(VIP Car) LCV/Mini Bus

2%
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 33% 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

To
Vehicle Type To Sanand
Nalsarovar
Fast moving Vehicles 8034 7732
Slow moving Vehicles 22 25
% Tollable Vehicles 34% 32%
% Passenger vehicles 86% 87%
% Commercial vehicles 14% 13%

Figure 3: Total and Tollable Traffic

Tollable traffic at SANAND NALSAROVAR ROAD - Ahemdabad

18000

16153
15801
16000 15486

14000
Tollable
12000 Traffic
10000

8000
Total
6000 5287 5141 5316
Traffic
4000

2000

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)
SANAND
NALSAROVAR
1 18.00 to 19.00 1088 1224 15813 07.74%
ROAD
(Ahmedabad)

HOURLY VARIATION OF TOTAL TRAFFIC

1400

1200
Day 1
1000

800

600 Day 2

400

200
Day 3
0
12.00 13.00 14.00 15.00 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

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HOURLY VARIATION OF PASSENGER TRAFFIC VOLUME

1400

1200
Day 1
1000

800

600 Day 2
400

200

0 Day 3

HOURLY VARIATION OF GOODS TRAFFIC VOLUME

200
180
160
Day 1
140
120
100
80 Day 2
60
40
20
0 Day 3

PEAK HOUR VARIATION OF PASSENGER & COMMERCIAL TRAFFIC

1400
1200
1000 Daywise Peak Hour
Passenger Traffic
VEHICLES

800
600
400
Daywise Peak Hour
200
Commercial Traffic
0
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3

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TRAFFIC CENSUS
WEEKLY TRAFFIC SUMMARY
From: 21.04.2023 To: 24.04.2023 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
21.04.2023 12:00 22.04.2023 12:00 8750 5047 1103 400 798 40 9 6 16153
22.04.2023 12:00 23.04.2023 12:00 8419 4944 958 318 804 37 6 0 15486
23.04.2023 12:00 24.04.2023 12:00 8457 5051 1049 364 836 36 8 0 15801
TOTAL FOR THE WEEK 25626 15042 3110 1082 2438 113 23 6
Average Daily Traffic for the week 8542 5014 1037 361 813 38 8 2 15815
Equivalent Factor 0.5 1 1.5 3 4.5 0.5 2 4
P.C.U.(Passenger Car Unit) 4271 5014 1556 1083 3659 19 16 8 15626
CVPD (Commercial Vehicle Per Day) 1037 361 813 2211

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