Introduction to Traffic Studies and Capacity (LTDR4111)
BSc Land Transport - LT
Semester: First Semester
Level: 400
Year: 2019
P.O.Box 39
Bambili
3. Explain who should conduct a traffic study and when such a study should be
undertaken. (15mks)
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HIGHER INSTITUTE OF
TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS
School/Faculty: HITL
Level: 400
Course Code: LTDR4107
Date: 16/03/2019
Department: Land Transport
Lecturer(s):
Prof. Fombe
&
Mr.
Ojongobi A.L.M
Semester: First
Academic Year: 2018/2019
Course Title: Introduction to Traffic Studies and Capacity
Hall:
HITL 04
Time: 11.00-13.00
Instructions: Answer question one and three others. Start each question on new page.
1. (a) Parking studies are used to determine the demand for and the supply of parking
facilities. True or false? (2mk)
(b) Name 4 common types of permanent parking. (2mks)
(c)
Briefly distinguish between
(i)
On-street and off-street parking
(ii)
A space hour parking and parking volume
(4mks)
(d)
Name the type of permanent parking facility that consumes less space. (2mks)
5. Give a critical overview of origin-destination study. (15mks)
(e)
The most common problems associated with permanent parking are; Excessive,
illegal and overtime parking; Excessive cruising to find parking; Congestion
. Identify the odd phrase. (2mks)
(f) Name two areas in cities that are often solicited for Temporary parking. (3mks)
2. Define traffic Studies and give reasons why a request may be made for it to be
undertaken. (15mks)
4. Why is volume study important in a developing city like Bamenda?
(15mks)
6. Transport is unsafe at any speed. Discuss. (15mks)
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