Travel Time and Congestion Analysis of Heterogeneous Traffic Condition, a Case Study on Kothapet Signal to Nalgonda X-Road Signal Road

Abstract

Abstract: The vehicular population in Hyderabad is around 50,00,000 (as of 2018), so it is very essential to manage its movement and ill effects like noise pollution, traffic congestion, waiting time at signals. In this project we have considered one of the busiest routes i.e., Chaderghat circle- LB nagar circle, these areas have heavy traffic due to college buses, city buses, two-wheeler, four wheelers and also heavy trucks (transport loaded vehicles). For addressing the traffic congestion, volume count survey (by video graphic method), travel time and delay survey (by moving observer method), origin-destination survey (by license plate matching method) of 7 days i.e. throughout the week and for speed-flow-density relationship spot speed study at Nalagonda X road, Moosarambagh Signal, and Kothapet is to be performed and analyzed. From the calculated data, graph of flow v/s density, speed v/s density, speed v/s flow relationship is to be developed. From all analyzed data, alternative remedial measures are explored. Based on the alternative remedial measures best alternative is chosen.

Keywords: Traffic study, Travel time, Traffic congestion, Spot speed study