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Transportation Planning and Engineering are crucial fields that ensure the development of efficient, safe, and sustainable transportation systems. These systems are vital for enabling flexibility, supporting economic growth, and improving the quality of life while also addressing environmental conc...

Transportation Planning and Engineering are crucial fields that ensure the development of efficient, safe, and sustainable transportation systems. These systems are vital for enabling flexibility, supporting economic growth, and improving the quality of life while also addressing environmental concerns. Transportation Planning a strategic process focused on creating transportation systems that meet current and future needs. Key objectives include: Enhancing Mobility and Accessibility Promoting Sustainability Supporting Economic Development Improving Quality of Life Transportation Engineering a applies scientific and technical expertise to the design, construction, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure. Major areas include: Traffic Engineering: Focuses on managing traffic flow) designing road layouts) and implementing traffic control measures like signals and signs to reduce congestion and improve safety. Highway and Road Design: Engineers create roads that are safe) durable) and capable of handling varying traffic loads. This involves geometric design) material selection) and drainage systems. Transportation Engineering Public Transit Systems: Engineering public transit involves optimizing bus) train) and subway systems for efficiency and reliability) including station design) routPeresenptaltaionnsnarieng) and integrating smart techncoomlomguniiecastio. n tools that can be used as lectures, speeches, reports, demonstrations, and Transportation Inframosrte.ructure: Engineers design and build critical infrastructure) such as airports) seaports) railways) and transit hubs) ensuring they meet current and future demands. Transportation Engineering Safety EnginePreesrenitnatgio:ns aTrehis area focuses on reducing accideconmtmsunicaatniondtooimls tphart ocavn bine g overall safety through the design uosfed as lsecatufrees,rspeechreos,ads) vehicles) and traffic managermepoertns,tdesmoynssttraetimonss, a.nd Relationship Between Planning and Engineering Transportation planning and engineering are deeply interconnected. Planners set the vision and goals for transportation systems, while engineers provide the technical expertise to bring these plans to life. Collaboration ensures that transportation projects are both effective and feasible. Edsa Busway Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge Basic Elements of Transportion Planning Situation Definition Problem Definition Search for solutions Analysis of Performance Evaluation of Alternatives Choice of Project Specification and Construction Explore different strategies and solutions to address the identified problems. involves gathering data and defining the scope of the planning area. The purpose of this step is to describe the problem in terms of the objectives to be accomplished by the project and to translate those objectives into criteria that can be quantified. Analysis of Performance Evaluation of Alternatives Choice of Project The purpose of performance analysis is to estimate how each of the proposed alternatives would perform under present and future conditions. The purpose of the evaluation phase is to determine how well each alternatives will achieve the objectives of the project as define by the criteria. Select the most appropriate solution or combination of solutions based on the evaluation. Specification and Construction Once a project is selected, detailed specifications are developed, including technical designs, timelines, budgets, and construction plans. Basic Elements of Transportion Planning Situation Definition Problem Definition Search for solutions Analysis of Performance Evaluation of Alternatives Choice of Project Specification and Construction Transportation Planning Surveys The field surveys thus required for collecting the factual data may be called planning surveys or fact-finding surveys. Transportation surveys facilitate a deep understanding of various elements, including vehicle flow, pedestrian movement, traffic congestion, safety, and the effectiveness of public transportation. Why are Transportation Surveys Conducted? Analysis and Alleviation of Traffic Congestion Ensuring safety Enhancing public transportation Efficiency Prioritizing Infrastructure investments Environmental Impact Assessment Socio-economic Impact Technology Assessment Sustainability The Planning Survey consists of the following studies: ECONOMIC STUDIES All details of existing facilities should be available before estimating the requirement such that economic justification can be made for each plan. FINANCIAL STUDIES The financial studies are essential to study the various financial aspects like sources of income and the manner in which funds for the project may be mobilized. The Planning Survey consists of the following studies: TRAFFIC OR ROAD USE STUDIES All the details of the existing traffic) their volume) and flow pattern should be known before any improvement can be planned. ENGINEERING STUDIES All details of topography) soil) and other problems such as drainage) construction) and maintenance problems should be investigated before a scientific plan or program is suggested. Differences and Similarities of Transportation Planning and Engineering Transportation Planning Long-term Strategy Forecast future performance Overall system design Example: Land use Demand forecasting Environmental impacts Differences and Similarities of Transportation Planning and Engineering Transportation Engineering Planning Design Construction Maintenance Example: Operation Technical and practical aspects Implementing transportation systems Sizing of transportation facilities Determining the materials Roadways, bridges, traffic control devices Transportation Planning Period refers to the timeframe over which transportation plans and projects are developed, evaluated, and implemented. This period can be divided into short-term and long-term planning, each serving different purposes and addressing various needs. Short-Term Period Duration: Typically less than 5 years. Examples: Road Repairs Traffic Signal Upgrades Public Transit Enhancements Long-Term Period Duration: Usually spans 20 years or more. Examples: Infrastructure Development Comprehensive Transit Systems Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans Importance of Transportation Planning Efficiency: To achieve efficient management and better management of existing resources. i\. effective use of transportation system ii\. uses of technology iii. land usPreeseantnatdionrs aerse ource controlling communication tools that can be used as lectures, speeches, Qualityr:epTorots, dremeodnsutrcateionas, annd egative impact to the traffic that produces pollutmioorne.. Equity: To meet travel demand and response for all communities. Topic: Transportation as a System A system that involves facilities that implements) coordinates) and unifies the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers and goods. ORGANIZATIONS: Facility-oriented organizations: Those involved in planning) designing) constructing) maintaining) and operating fixed facilities. Operating Organization or Carriers: Those concerned with operating fleets to provide transportations services. Transportation as a SYSTEM Vehicle Guideway Guideways are an important part of our transportation systems) these are where vehicles move along. Operation Plans Vehicles are machines that move objects or traffic (people/goods). The set of procedures by which traffic and vehicles are moved over the guideway) including schedules or timetables) crew assignments) and control systems. Roles of Transportation in Society Economic Role Political Role Social Role Environmental Role Topic: Transportation System in the Philippines Road Classification in the 1\. National Roads Philippines 2\. Provincial Roads (Local Roads) 3\. Municipal and City Roads (Local Roads) National Primary National Secondary National Tertiary Road Classification in the Philippines 4\. Barangay Roads (Local Roads) 5\. Expressways Manila Light Rail Transit System (Lines 1 and 2) Manila Metro Rail Transit System (Line 3) PNR Metro South Commuter Line 1\. International Airports 2\. Principal Airports Class 1 Principal Airports Class 2 Principal Airports 3\. Community Airports