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Analysis of Traffic
Road condition is observed through traffic analysis, AM and PM peak hour is evaluated
for Vitas St. and Velasquez St. The current LOS shall be compared with the estimated future
traffic for both with and without development of adjacent constructions. The availability of
parking spaces is also checked if it is sufficient for the requirements of proposed projects. The
future LOS is assessed if it will have an impact on traffic congestion and possible mitigation
measures shall be implemented to prevent further congestion.
The current traffic situation is analyzed using Volume/Capacity ratio (VCR). Level of
Service (LOS) is used to describe the quality of road condition. The LOS criteria is shown
below:
Traffic analysis can be performed by traffic impact assessment, guidelines are provided
in TIA handbook by National Center for Transportation Studies (NCTS). Standard
requirements for performing TIA can be found in the handbook. TIA is conducted in order to
prevent worsening of traffic congestion. Parking space requirements must also be met
according to standards administered by National Building Code. Should the proposed project
cause a decline in LOS or affect safety concerns, the developer is responsible for the funding
of necessary countermeasures.
According to U.S. Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), road capacity is the maximum
number of transport vehicle that a section of a road can accommodate in an hour whether it is
in one direction or a two-way road. Road capacity can be determined using PCU and
Volume/Capacity (VCR) of peak hour traffic on the roadway observed. The quality of traffic
congestion can be described as Level of Service (LOS) from letters A to F with ‘A’ having the
least traffic density or free flow condition and ‘F’ the maximum vehicle the road can carry, a
very heavy traffic is experienced. As stated in DPWH safety manual, the factors that affect
LOS are the following: “Number of Lanes, lane and shoulder width, terrain and road gradient,
traffic composition, side friction such as the presence of road furniture and pedestrians, and
intersection capacity”. The LOS of both with and without development for current and future
conditions are shown below: