Analysis of Existing Traffic Condition of Pabna City, Bangladesh: A Case Study

Abstract

This study investigated traffic condition of Pabna city main road Bangla clinic to Nimtola. The road connects the city center with bus terminal and railway station. For this, the study route was segmented and four stations were assumed. Traffic counting was conducted at each station as per RHD guideline. The type and classification of the existing vehicles was also done as per the guideline. Traffic data collection was conducted for 24 hours (6:00 am–6:00 am) at four stations. The collected data shows that heterogenous traffic exists in all segments. The composition of the traffic was also observed. The study found that, major contributor of the traffic is autorickshaw, then motorcycle, a little amount of medium bus also exists. The study also shows that Maximum ADT occurs at Sunday and Thursday for the study route. While, most of the traffic movement occurs in days the city offers little facility at nighttime. The peak flow was observed during 9:00 am–11:00 am for almost all statins for every day, that also relates the working hour of the city. The peak traffic composition shows that amount of auto ricksha increased greatly during this peak hour and creates congestion as a result. This study can help the planners and designers to improve the traffic facility within the city.

 Keywords: Traffic Study, Heterogenous traffic, ADT, Peak Flow, Roadway Capacity.