Transportation Engineering vs Traffic Engineering CE 4211 Module 1 Unit 1: Road Transportation Network

Road Network Planning in the Philippines

• Key characteristic includes a focus on improving connectivity and accessibility across regions.

Challenges in Public Transportation

• Notable issue: congestion and insufficient integration among various transport modes.
• High demand areas experience difficulties due to inadequate infrastructure and service frequency.

Route Measured Capacity (RMC)

• Primarily focuses on evaluating the capacity and performance of road networks in terms of traffic flow.

Public Transportation Issues

• Significant challenges arise from overcrowding and limited resources, particularly in urbanized regions.

Regulation of Transport Network Corporations (TNCs)

• The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is responsible for the formal regulation of TNCs.

Vehicle License Plate Colors

• Red license plates are used for government vehicles in the Philippines.

Focus of the Department of Public Works and Highways

• The department primarily focuses on the development and maintenance of infrastructure, such as roads and bridges.

Integrated Nautical Highway System

• The roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) transport system covers an integrated set of nautical highway segments and ferry routes.

Responsibilities of the Land Transportation Office (LTO)

• The LTO is responsible for vehicle registration and issuance of driver's licenses and vehicle plates.

Purpose of Compulsory Third Party Liability (CTPL) Insurance

• CTPL insurance aims to protect third parties from damages or injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents.

Motor Vehicle Registration and License Plates

• The LTO registers motor vehicles nationwide and issues vehicle license plates.

RA 344 Mandate

• Mandates the provision of pedestrian facilities, ensuring accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

Entity for Integrated Development Plans

• The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) crafts integrated plans related to transportation decongestion and disaster prevention.

Yellow License Plates

• Yellow plates are designated for public utility vehicles (PUVs).

Main Challenge in Public Transportation System

• A primary challenge is the lack of efficient public transit options leading to increased dependency on private vehicles.

Road Network for Traffic-Carrying

• Arterial roads are designed to carry a high volume of traffic, including buses, cars, and goods vehicles.

Metcalfe's Law

• States that the value of a network grows with the square of the number of connected users.

Longest Tollway in the Philippines

• The Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) is known for linking Subic Bay Freeport, Clark Freeport, and Tarlac City.

Speed Limit on Arterial High Standard Highways

• The speed limit for cars and jeeps on Arterial High Standard Highways (HSH-1) is typically set at 100 km/h.

First Elevated Toll Road

• The Skyway in Metro Manila is recognized as the first elevated toll road.

Limited Access Controlled Highways

• Expressways are categorized as limited access controlled highways with designated interchanges and toll systems.

Road Connecting Baguio and Agoo

• The Marcos Highway connects Baguio City to Agoo, La Union.

Economy of Scale in Public Transit

• Describes how public transit services become more frequent and cost-effective with increased user numbers.

Expressway from Metro Manila to Bulacan and Pampanga

• The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) connects Metro Manila to Bulacan and Pampanga.