Analysis of speed profiles of interregional passenger buses in Luzon, Philippines

Date

4-2014

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

College

College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Perlie P. Velasco

Abstract

This study analyzed the speed profiles of interregional passenger buses in Luzon during their normal operations. From the obtained actual speeds of 16 random provincial buses using accurate GPS devices, speed profiles were described with respect to the road classifications, namely: urban roads, rural roads and expressways. The speed profiles were also plotted with both speed versus distance and speed versus time in order to explain the behavior of the buses, i.e. average speed and idle time, on a certain time and location. Results show that each road classification has an apparent range of average speeds: 12-29 kph for urban roads, 30-52 kph for rural roads, and 53-79 kph for expressways. In addition, the buses are in idle for 19%, 7%, and 4% of the total time travelled on urban roads, rural roads, and expressways, respectively. Moreover, the findings of the study provide the travel time information for the travelers as well as speed profiles and base data for further studies.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

Call Number

Thesis

Document Type

Thesis

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