Traffic Analysis of Gomti Nagar with respect to Pedestrian FacilitiesSRMGPC LUCKNOW [INDIA]

Project SynopsisTopic- Traffic Analysis of Gomti

Nagar with respect to Pedestrian Facilities.

ByAbhinav [1112200004]

Padm Nabh Mishra [1112200064]

Mohd. Danish Iqbal [1112200058]

Under Guidance of-Ms. Vijaylaxmi AmbedkarLecturerDepartment of Civil Engineering

IntroductionA traffic study is an engineering investigation to

evaluate a transportation system.A study typically consists of collecting data,

projecting traffic volumes, and identifying the improvements required for the transportation system. Studies are performed on intersections and also non-intersection roadway segments to determine what improvements are warranted and how they might lead to a better road for motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and other users.

The need for traffic signals and speed zones is also determined by traffic studies, which have similar application in the analysis of traffic management in work zones.

The two basic methods of Traffic Counting are- Manual Observations Automatic Recording

• Typical equipment needed for manual counts are: Tally Sheets, or Mechanical Count Boards, or Electronic Count Boards

Traffic Engineering StudiesTraffic studies may be grouped into three main categories: (1) Inventories, (2) Administrative studies, and (3) Dynamic studies.

Traffic Engineering Studies(1) Inventories: provide a list or graphic display of existing information, such as: street widths, parking spaces, transit routes, traffic regulations.

Traffic Engineering Studies(2) Administrative studies use existing engineering records, available in

government agencies and departments.include the results of surveys, which may

involve: field measurements and/or aerial photography.

Traffic Engineering Studies(3) Dynamic traffic studies involve the collection of data under

operational conditions and include studies of:

speed, traffic volume, travel time and delay, parking, and crashes.

They are described in detail in this chapter.

Traffic Engineering Studies

Manual ObservationManual traffic counting requires trained observers.They must be relieved periodically to avoid fatigue and degraded performance.Breaks of 10 to 15 minutes should be scheduled at least every 2 hours.If data collection period is more than 8 hours, breaks of

30 to 45 minutes should be allowed every 4 hours.The automatic counting method involves the laying of

surface detectors (such as pneumatic road tubes) or subsurface detectors (such as magnetic or electronic contact devices) on the road. These detect the passing vehicle and transmit the information to a recorder, which is connected to the detector at the side of the road.

Types of CountsDifferent types of traffic counts are carried out,

depending on the anticipated use of the data to be collected. They are:

Cordon Counts Screen Line Counts Intersection Counts Pedestrian Volume Counts, and Periodic Volume Counts (Continuous, Control, and Coverage Counts)

Cordon Counts1. Cordon Counts When information is required on vehicle

accumulation within an area, a cordon count is undertaken.

The area for which the data are required is cordoned off by an imaginary closed loop.

The intersection of each street crossing the cordon line is taken as a count station where volume counts of vehicles and /or persons entering and leaving the cordon area are undertaken.

Screen Line Counts 2. Screen Line Counts The study area is divided into large sections

by running imaginary lines across it. Traffic counts are taken at each point where

a road crosses the screen line. Data collected facilitates the detection of

variations in the traffic volume and traffic flow direction due to the changes in the land-use pattern of the area.

Intersection Counts3. Intersection CountsIntersection counts are taken to determine

vehicle classification, through movements and turning movements at intersections.

Data collected are mainly used in determining phase lengths and cycle times for signalized intersections and also for channelization at the intersections.

Pedestrian Volume Counts4. Pedestrian Volume CountsVolume counts of pedestrians are made at

locations such as mid-blocks, crosswalks, and transit stations.

Counts are usually made to evaluate the existing or proposed pedestrian facilities.

Periodic Volume Counts5. Periodic Volume CountsIn order to obtain certain traffic volume data,

such as AADT, it is necessary to obtain data continuously.

However, it is not feasible to collect continuous data on all roads because of the cost involved.

Traffic Analysis

Findings

WIDENING OF ROADS STEPSBrick AgeingExcavation Compaction of soilSand Filling45-93 mm Soiling coatGSB in layersBase coat CompactionG1-22.5-53 mm Compaction 15 cmG2-22.4-53 mm10-12 mm Stone grit+ tack coat with bitumen SDC CoatSeal Coat

ConclusionThe Gomti Nagar region has benefitted from

the growth of the past few decades. But the fiscal, economic and governmental conditions that made the 1970 to 2007 growth boom occur are effectively over. Public funds for transportation projects must be targeted in the future in a manner that leverages the strategic benefits of the investment through real coordinated land use strategies.

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TopicTRAFFIC ANALYSIS OF GOMTI NAGAR WITH RESPECT TO PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES

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START

Pre synopsis submission

Site Selection

Synopsis Submission

Contd…

Reconnaissance survey

24th July , 2014

Geotechnical Tests of

Soil

Tests of soil sample

Find out appropriate amount of Materials Required

Tests of soil sample and

other materials

Tests of Bitumin

Contd…

Project report submission

Conclusion END

28th march,2014

Referencehttps://www.onlinepublications.austroads.co

m.au/items/AGTM03-13Wikipediahttp://www.in.gov/indot/files/tia_app.pdfhttp://www.ite.org/bookstore/TOC/TB-010A-E

_TOCindex.pdfTraffic Engineering by L. R. Kadiyali

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