Traffic Management and Congestion Minimization Strategy

Civil Engineering

Traffic congestion is a major problem in urban areas due to increasing vehicle numbers, inadequate road capacity, and inefficient traffic management. It leads to delays, increased travel time, fuel consumption, and inconvenience to road users. This study focuses on traffic management and congestion minimisation at selected road intersections in Pandharpur, Maharashtra. The study aims to identify the major causes of traffic congestion and evaluate the existing traffic conditions. Traffic volume surveys, vehicle classification, peak-hour traffic analysis, and intersection observations will be carried out to understand traffic flow patterns. The collected data will be analysed to identify congestion-prone locations and assess the operational performance of the selected intersections. Previous studies on traffic volume, intersection capacity, and Level of Service (LOS) provide a basis for evaluating traffic conditions under mixed traffic. Based on the survey findings, suitable traffic management measures such as improved signal timing, better lane discipline, parking management, and appropriate traffic control measures will be suggested wherever applicable. The proposed study aims to identify practical and cost-effective solutions to reduce traffic delays, improve traffic flow, and enhance road safety. The findings may help support better traffic planning and more efficient transportation management in Pandharpur. The final recommendations will be based on the actual traffic survey data and analysis.

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