Traffic Demand Management at Junctions

Traffic Demand Management

Transportation demand management, traffic demand management or travel demand management (all TDM) is the application of strategies and policies to reduce travel demand , or to redistribute this demand in space or in time

Junction.A junction, when discussed in the context of transport, is a location where traffic can change between different routes, directions, or sometimes modes, of travel.

Why Management of Traffic Demand at JUNCTIONS is Important.???Both Traffic Demand Management & Junction are two separate broad areas which need expertise knowledge & skill to handle according to their definitions previously discussed..But Traffic Demand Management @ Junction ?????????

Negative Impacts of Failure to Manage Traffic Demand at JunctionsVery high rate of accidents and fatalitiesEnvironmental PollutionWasting Money and Time Health Problems Lack of public and safe transportThe environmentally friendly ways of travelling are exposed to higher risks than the environmentally malign ones

Methods which can be employed for Traffic Demand Management at Junctions.Traffic Surveys & Information GatheringEducate and Inform PublicEnforcement of traffic laws and regulationsJunction ImprovementRoad SignsFlyoverTraffic lightsPedestrian Crossing Pricing

Traffic Surveys & Information Gathering

Information gathering is essential element in traffic studies.Modern technology & specialized equipment can be used.Gathered information should be properly analyzed Survey Reports should be presented to relevant authorities & public

Educate and Inform Public

Public should be properly educate & informedUse of Modern technology, expertise skills Feedback & Suggestions should be efficiently gathered

Use of ICT (Social Network)

Enforcement of traffic laws and regulations

The enforcement of traffic laws and regulations can achieve significant traffic flow improvements.Improved safety is often an important outcome of enforcement.Proper enforcement is best implemented when the traffic code is clear and traffic management measures support desirable driving behavior.

Junction Improvement

Road SignsTraffic signs or road signs are signs erected at the side of roads to provide information to road users. With traffic volumes increasing over the last eight decades, many countries have adopted pictorial signs or otherwise simplified and standardized their signs to facilitate international travel where language differences would create barriers, and in general to help enhance traffic safety. Such pictorial signs use symbols (often silhouettes) in place of words and are usually based on international protocols.

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