Performance Assessment of Selected Intersections in Akure, Nigeria

This study assesses the performance of selected intersections in Akure, Nigeria. The identified intersections were Road block, Bye-pass and Cathedral intersections. Data for this study which included traffic volumes was collected through semi-automatic method, personal observations and questioning o...

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Published inRevista Romana de Inginerie Civila Vol. 11; no. 3; pp. 337 - 353
Main Authors Aderinlewo, Olufikayo, Ojekale, Tolulope
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bucharest Matrix Rom 01.01.2020
Subjects
Cathedrals
Central business districts
Cities
Commuting
Data analysis
Land use
Performance assessment
Roads & highways
Traffic congestion
Traffic intersections
Traffic signals
Transportation planning
Travel
Vehicles
Nigeria
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Summary:This study assesses the performance of selected intersections in Akure, Nigeria. The identified intersections were Road block, Bye-pass and Cathedral intersections. Data for this study which included traffic volumes was collected through semi-automatic method, personal observations and questioning of individuals. The results of the data analysis revealed that the Level of Service (LOS) for Road block intersection was critically low (LOS = F) due to on-street parking and the absence of traffic signals to aid drivers. Likewise, the LOS for Cathedral intersection is low (LOS = E) while that of Byepass (LOS = C) appears to be adequate.
ISSN:2068-3987
2559-7485
DOI:10.37789/rjce.2020.n.3.6