Design Of A Synchronized Traffic Light System Along Pan Philippine Highway Corner Juan Posadas Street And Benigno Aquino Street, Koronadal City, South Cotabato

Transportation has historically had a major influence on the economical development and form of a country. With the diversification of transportation, the solutions to urban transportation have become extremely complex. The installation of synchronized traffic light systems is one of the best solutions to avoid problematic traffic congestion. In this study, a video traffic survey was performed for three days during peak hours. After six days of traffic survey, it has been ascertained that on the first day (Wednesday) the Juan Posadas Street junction has the maximum 15-minute volume from 8:00 - 8:15 in the morning and 5:30 - 5:45 in the afternoon. On the second day, the maximum 15-minute volume day occurred from 9:15-9:30 in the morning and 6:00 to 6:15 in the afternoon. Furthermore, on the last day (Sunday), the maximum 15-minute volume occurred from 9:15 to 9:30 in the morning and 6:45 to 7:00 in the afternoon. Meanwhile, at Benign() Aquino Street Junction, the maximum 15-minute volume on the first day (Wednesday) occurred from 7:45 to 8:00 in the morning and 5:00 to 5:15 in the afternoon. The second day had its maximum 15-minute volume from 7:45 to 8:00 in the morning and 5:15 to 5:30 in the afternoon. Lastly, on the third day (Sunday), the maximum 15-minute volume occurred from 9:15 to 9:30 in the morning and 5:15 to 5:30 in the afternoon. Based on the figures given, it is very evident that a traffic light system is needed in order to help control the traffic congestion in the area. In order to improve the traffic flow and minimize delays, the designed traffic light signals were synchronized.