PROPOSED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR

LIWASANG JOSE N. LICO PARK ROUNDABOUT

An Undergraduate Thesis

Presented to

The Faculty of College of Engineering

University of Rizal System

Antipolo City

In Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirements for the Degree

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Cristopher Cornejo Cogal

Chris Ohlliver Quimque Cuizon
Dominic Robiso Datuin
Jake San Jose Marigondon

December 2019
 APPROVAL SHEET

This undergraduate thesis titled, PROPOSED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM FOR LIWASANG JOSE N. LICO PARK ROUNDABOUT, prepared and

submitted by Cristopher C. Cogal, Chris Ohlliver Q. Cuizon, Dominic R. Datuin

and Jake SJ. Marigondon, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is hereby recommended for

corresponding oral examination.

December 9, 2019 JANE FRANCES S.M. MARANION, RCE

Date Adviser

Approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor

of Science in Civil Engineering by the Oral Examination Committee.

GEORGE P. PALADA, RCE

Chairperson

EVA B. MARANAN, REE, Ph. D. ALLEN JAKE Y. DISCAYA, RCE

Member Member

Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor

of Science in Civil Engineering

________________________ FRANCISCO B. CULIBRINA, Ph.D., PECE

Date College Dean

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers are sincerely expressing their gratitude towards the people

who willingly and voluntarily extended their personal and professional assistance

in the completion of this academic effort:

Dr. Danilo M. Pascual, Campus Director, for allowing the researchers to

conduct this study inside and outside the campus.

Dr. Francisco B. Culibrina, College Dean, for his support in making this

research possible.

Dr. Eva B. Maranan, Program Head, for helping the researchers in editing

the manuscript, and for encouraging every student to strive harder in their

research.

Engr. Jane Frances S.M. Maranion, research adviser, for her guidance,

ideas and valuable comments to help the researchers polish and finalize the study.

Engr. George P. Palada, faculty and panel member, for his full support,

time, expert advises and efforts on this research.

Engr. Allen Jake Y. Discaya, for his constructive criticism and valuable

suggestions that helped improve the manuscript.

And lastly to our beloved parents, relatives, friends and love ones for their

continuous support and unconditional love that inspired the researchers to finish

this study despite all the hardships and pressures.

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 Dedication

This study is wholeheartedly dedicated to our

beloved parents, who gave us strength in times of

hardship, our source of inspiration and the one who

continuously provide their moral, spiritual and financial

support.

To our professors, relatives and friends who shared

their words of advice and encouragement to finish this

study.

And above all, we dedicated this study to Almighty

God, for the power of mind, protection and skills used in

the conduct of this study.

-Researchers
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 ABSTRACT

A roundabout is a type of circular-shaped intersection which traffic travels

counter-clockwise (in the Philippines and other right-hand traffic countries). As the

number of vehicles increases the roads are being used more often which may

result in traffic congestion due to the huge amount of volume passing on the road.

Roundabouts were designed to have a smooth traffic flow and to avoid

accidents because the vehicles slow down when approaching a roundabout

intersection.

In this study, the researchers focused to determine the peak hour from

morning to evening and analyze the performance of Liwasang Jose N. Lico Park

Roundabout in terms of control delay and level of service.

Using a drone and multi counter application, the researchers determined

the volume of vehicles needed for the computation and analysis so as to improve

the performance of the roundabout. The researchers proposed a traffic

management system based on calculations that can be used to minimize traffic

congestion.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE PAGE ……………………………………… i
APPROVAL SHEET ……………………………………… ii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ……………………………………… iii
DEDICATION ……………………………………… iv
ABSTRACT ……………………………………… v
TABLE OF CONTENTS ……………………………………… vi
LIST OF TABLES ……………………………………… viii
LIST OF FIGURES ……………………………………… ix
LIST OF APPENDICES ……………………………………… x

Chapter
1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction …………………………………... 1
Background of the Study …………………………………… 3
Statement of the Problem …………………………………... 4
Theoretical Framework …………………………………… 4
Conceptual Framework …………………………………... 5
Objectives of the Study ….……………………............... 5
Assumptions of the Study …………………………………... 7
Scope and Limitation of the Study …………………………………... 7
Significance of the Study …………………………………… 7
Definition of Terms ………………………………….. 8

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Technical Design . .………………………………….. 10

Research Technical Instrument .………………………………….. 10
Setting of the Study .………………………………….. 11
Subject of the Study .………………………………….. 13
Sources of Data .………………………………….. 13
Procedure of the Study .………………………………….. 13
Statistical Treatment of Data .………………………………….. 21

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3 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Fifteen (15) hour Survey at the Roundabout ..………… 22

Peak Hour Volume ………….. 23
Performance of the Existing Design of Roundabout in
terms of Control Delay and Level of Service ………….. 24
Proposed TMS 1: Conversion of Normal Tricycle to E-
Tricycle ………….. 26
Proposed TMS 2: Converting Volume of Tricycle to
Volume of Jeepney ………….. 28

4 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings …………………………………………….. 30

Conclusion ……………………………………………. 32
Recommendations ……………………………………………. 32

BIBLIOGRAPHY ……………………………………………. 33
CURRICULUM VITAE ……………………………………………. 47

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 LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

1 Turning Movements (Entry and Departure) …………………… 15

2 PCEF Values (DPWH, Highway Planning Manual) ………….. 17

3 Level of Service for Roundabouts Using Average Control

Delay ……………..……………..……………..………………….. 19

4 Demand Volume of Vehicles Entering the Roundabout

During Peak Hour (pcu/hr) ……………..……………..………… 23

5 Level of Service of each Leg of the Roundabout Based on

Calculated Average Control Delay ……………..………………. 24

6 Level of Service of each Leg of the Roundabout Based on

V/C Ratio ……………..……………..……………..……………… 25

7 Average Control Delay of the Proposed TMS 1 With

Corresponding Level of Service of each Leg of Roundabout. 27

8 Average Control Delay of the Proposed TMS 2 With

Corresponding Level of Service of each Leg of Roundabout 29

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 LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Page

1 The Conceptual Framework ……………..…………………….. 6

2 A Vicinity Map of Liwasang Jose N. Lico Park Roundabout,

Antipolo City, Rizal ……………..……………..………………… 12

3 Entry Flow and Circulating Flow at Licos’s Park Roundabout 14

4 15-Hour Survey (pcu/hr)………………………………………… 22

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 LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix Page

A Gantt Chart …………..………………………………………… 37

B Sources of Data …………..……………..…………………….. 39

C Request Letter to the City Mayor ……...……………………... 45