Arlyn Diane B.

Morado BSCE-5

Urban Transportation Problems (UTP)

Proposed
UTP Solutions/Remedies
Solutions/Remedies
1. Traffic 1. Development of additional road capacity 1. Road widening
Movement Traffic Management Measures Use public transport
and Charging for the use of roads on link, or area instead of buying a
Congestion basis car
Restrictions on road capacity and traffic speed Assigning the area
(www.geographynotes.com/articles/8-helpful- for loading and
steps-for-solving-the-problems-of-urban- unloading
transport/179) passengers

2. Public 2. Effective use of bus service 2. More effective

Transport Promoting the bicycle public transport,
Crowding Encouraging walking especially the
(www.geographynotes.com/articles/8-helpful- LRT/MRT
steps-for-solving-the-problems-of-urban-
transport/179)

3. Off-peak 3. 3.
inadequacy of
public
transport

4. Difficulties 4. Speed reduction to avoid accidents 4. Keep the footbridges

for Creation of dedicated spaces for vulnerable and underpasses
pedestrians road users clean and safe.
Promotion of greater awareness More pedestrian
(blogs.worldbank.org/transport/some- facilities
solutions-improving-pedestrian-safety) Enforcement of
traffic regulations

5. Parking 5. Parking restrictions 5. Make people pay

difficulties Encouraging walking and the use of public every time they park
transport Use only cars if
(www.geographynotes.com/articles/8-helpful- necessary
steps-for-solving-the-problems-of-urban-
transport/179)

6. Environmenta 6. Promoting the bicycle 6. Using solar or

l impact (www.geographynotes.com/articles/8-helpful- electric cars
steps-for-solving-the-problems-of-urban-
transport/179)
Promoting the use of cleaner vehicles
(www.eltis.org/discover/news/urban-transport-
problems-solutions-and-responsibilities-0)

7. Traffic noise 7. Locating roads at calculated distances away 7.

from residential sites
Constructing road tunnels to contain noise
Providing secondary glazing for residences
 Noise-reducing road surfaces
Using traffic light controls
(https://blog.nus.edu.sg/stanleyyin/2016/09/28/
reducing-road-noise-urban-solutions/)

8. Atmospheric 8. Promoting the bicycle 8. Using solar or

pollution (www.geographynotes.com/articles/8-helpful- electric cars
steps-for-solving-the-problems-of-urban-
transport/179)
Promoting the use of cleaner vehicles
(www.eltis.org/discover/news/urban-transport-
problems-solutions-and-responsibilities-0)