VI.

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:

Volume Description Traffic LOS

Capacity Condition Rating
Ratio (VCR)
0 – 0.20 Free flow, Low Volume and Densities; Drivers can Very Light A
maintain their can maintain their desired speeds
with little or no delay and are unaffected by other
vehicles.
0.21 – 0.50 Reasonably free flow, operating speeds beginning to Light B
be restricted somewhat by traffic conditions.
Drivers still have reasonable freedom to select
their speeds.
0.51 – 0.70 Speeds remain near free flow speeds, but freedom to Moderate C
manoeuvre noticeably restricted
0.71 – 0.85 Speeds begin to decline with increasing volume. Moderately D
Freedom to manoeuvre is further reduced and Heavy
traffic stream has little space to absorb disruptions.
0.86 – 1.00 Unstable flow, with volume at or near capacity. Heavy E
Freedom to manoeuvre is extremely limited and
level of comfort afforded the driver is poor. Heavy
Traffic
> 1.00 Saturation traffic volumes, stop and go situations Very Heavy F
6.1 Background

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.