Investigation of Traffic Issues at Unsignalized Taxila Intersection and their Countermeasures

Authors

  • Danish Farooq
    Affiliation
    Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus GT Road, P.O.B. 47040, Quaid Avenue, Wah Cantt, Rawalpindi, 47000 Punjab, Pakistan
  • Rana Faisal Tufail
    Affiliation
    Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus GT Road, P.O.B. 47040, Quaid Avenue, Wah Cantt, Rawalpindi, 47000 Punjab, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Ali
    Affiliation
    Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus GT Road, P.O.B. 47040, Quaid Avenue, Wah Cantt, Rawalpindi, 47000 Punjab, Pakistan
  • Huzafa Iqbal
    Affiliation
    Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus GT Road, P.O.B. 47040, Quaid Avenue, Wah Cantt, Rawalpindi, 47000 Punjab, Pakistan
  • Abdul Rehman Tariq
    Affiliation
    Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus GT Road, P.O.B. 47040, Quaid Avenue, Wah Cantt, Rawalpindi, 47000 Punjab, Pakistan
https://doi.org/10.3311/PPtr.23326

Abstract

Taxila intersection is facing severe traffic issues includingcongestion, delays, increased travel times and inadequate infrastructure. The aim of the study is to highlight the real problems at Taxila intersection related to road users, vehicles and road infrastructure. Traffic data was collected during peak hours through traffic observing video cameras at the unsignalized intersection. Subsequently, traffic violation measurements and their comparisons between morning and evening peak hours, as well as between weekend and week days were developed. The study also identifies the involvement in traffic violations by different drivers, age groups and vehicle types. Comparing morning and evening peak hours reveals variations in traffic patterns and congestion levels throughout the day, helping to create customized plans. Similarly, investigating disparities between weekends and weekdays uncovers unique factors influencing traffic conditions on different days. Results showed that highest percentage of violations at the intersection resulted from 'illegal crossing of road by pedestrian' followed by 'illegal parking' at the intersection. While the lowest percentage of violation observed was 'wrong way driving' at the intersection. In conclusion, this research provides a comprehensive understanding of the traffic issues at the Taxila intersection and offers evidence-based strategies to improve traffic flow, mitigate congestion, and enhance road safety in the area.

Keywords:

congestion, video analysis, violations, countermeasures

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Published Online

2024-05-27

How to Cite

Farooq, D., Tufail, R. F., Ali, M., Iqbal, H., Tariq, A. R. (2024) “Investigation of Traffic Issues at Unsignalized Taxila Intersection and their Countermeasures”, Periodica Polytechnica Transportation Engineering, 52(3), pp. 310–316. https://doi.org/10.3311/PPtr.23326

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