Assessment of roadway facilities of UPLB upper campus for the promotion of non-motorized transportation

Date

7-2015

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

College

College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Perlie P. Velasco

Abstract

Over the past few years non-motorized transportation (NMT) such as walking and cycling is getting more attention with rising fuel prices, threat of climate change due to greenhouse gas emission, and growing health problems. NMT is an integral factor for sustainability. It is therefore the goal of this study to assess the roadway facility of UPLB particularly the upper campus for the promotion of NMT as viable mode for short distance trips. Road network inventory was performed and compared with various international guidelines such as FHWA which are based on ASSHTO and different State Department of Transportation guidelines. The findings show that pedestrian and bikeway facilities are inadequate. In fact certain sections of the upper campus do not have sidewalks on both side and these are found on locations that are expected to be utilized by substantial number of pedestrian. The findings also show that the bikeway route is discontinuous. Therefore rerouting and converting some road could be considered to promote bicycle travel while discouraging motorist to use the route. it is also observed that some roads are not desirable for bikeway travel since excessive slope occurs beyond the allowable length by ASSSTO. Providing signs stating route characteristics and removing all obstructions are also recommended.

Language

English

Location

UPLB College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)

Call Number

LG 993.5 2015 E63 /N44

Document Type

Thesis

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