An Assessment on Traffic Control Volume of Public Transportation System of Khulna City

Abstract

This report has been written as “A measurement on traffic control volume of public transport systems of Khulna city”. This paper attempts to gain insights into the traffic control volume and its effect on the public transport system. For this reason a traffic control volume study has been conducted from Dakbangla to Jora-gate Moar of Khulna- city road. In this study, the volume of the road section has been determined through a video analysis method and is represented by the Passenger Car Unit (PCU). In Traffic Survey and Analysis it is discussed about the congestion points (within 2 km), Control volume Study, ADT, AADT, Rate of Flow, Peak hour factor Flow fluctuation curve study, Directional Distribution, Design hour volume of Dakbangla to Jora-gate direction and Jora-gate to Dakbangla both direction. Traffic control volume survey was conducted by myself and my fellow classmates on the Dakbangla to Jora-gate road with a view to gaining data and insight about the traffic parameters and conditions in this particular road. Tuesday (30/06/2020) morning was the day we did the survey. We conducted the survey of volume study using a manual counting method. Before starting the final survey, we did a reconnaissance survey for 15 minutes for identifying a suitable location. We also conducted piloting for five minutes for the purpose to find out any problems that were related to the control volume study. Then we started the final survey. Finally, the Level ofservice (LOS) for this road section is also determined along with the formal and informal parking of the road. Proposals like; reduction of conflicting points, provision of off street parking; would be some potential solutions to increase the efficiency of this section of road.