EULOGIO “AMANG” RODRIGUEZ

INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
SAMPALOC MANILA PHILIPPINES

CVENG414

PRINCIPLES OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

“REFLECTIVE LEARNING REPORT NO. 4”

Presented to
Engr. Ket C. Chua

In Partial Fulfillment for the Requirements of

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

Submitted By:
MARC RAMOS LAXAMANA

2022
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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
SAMPALOC, MANILA PHILIPPINES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER PAGE .............................................................................................................. 1

LIST OF TABLES.......................................................................................................... 2

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 3-4

SIGNIFICANCE ...................................................................................................... 5-6

LESSON LEARNED ............................................................................................ ...7-8

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
SAMPALOC, MANILA PHILIPPINES

INTRODUCTION

Today, a large portion of the population relies on transportation to travel

from one location to another. The need for transportation has increased dramatically

recently and is only anticipated to do so in the next years. New and creative transportation

options are required to assist satisfy this need as a result of the surge in demand.

Analyzing present demand is necessary to satisfy future transportation requirements.

Cities must offer sufficient transportation to meet the demands of their populace. As there

are numerous conflicting demands for a finite number of resources, this can frequently be

challenging. Cities may utilize transportation demand management (TDM) as a technique

to satisfy the requirements of their people and use transportation resources as efficiently

as possible.

As we work to improve the effectiveness, sustainability, and equity of our

transportation systems, transportation demand analysis (TDA) is becoming more and

more crucial. A city or state can benefit greatly from a transportation demand analysis

(TDA), which is an essential tool for understanding how people move within a certain

area. Both places where there is a significant demand for public transportation and those

that are underserved by it may be found using this method. A TDA can also aid in locating

regions with a strong demand for private transportation. In summary, a TDA may offer a

plethora of knowledge that can be applied to enhance the local transportation network.

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SAMPALOC, MANILA PHILIPPINES

An essential tool for developing transportation networks is the study of

transportation demand. It aids in understanding how individuals travel, their patterns of

travel, and the variables that affect their travel choices. It is a branch of research used to

forecast the demand for transportation in the future. Numerous applications for this

technique include analyzing peak traffic times and choosing the ideal site for a new

transportation stop. Planners and politicians use a transportation demand analysis as a

key tool when making choices regarding the future of transportation. It is also a tool that

is required to evaluate the results of various adjustments to the transportation system. It

can be used to evaluate the effects of new legislation, technology, or adjustments to how

people move. The effects of new technology, new regulations, or modifications to how

people move may all be evaluated using the transportation demand analysis. It may also

be used to evaluate how new developments in science, government regulations, or

modes of transportation will affect the environment.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
SAMPALOC, MANILA PHILIPPINES

SIGNIFICANCE

The study of how goods, people, and vehicles flow through the

transportation system is known as transportation demand analysis. It examines how

transportation demand is produced and how it might be satisfied. Understanding the

operation of the transportation system and determining measures increase its

effectiveness are the major objectives of transportation demand analysis. The study of

transportation demand has been around since the invention of motorized vehicles. The

reason for this is clear—the smooth flow of people and things is necessary for any

contemporary civilization to function. But as our knowledge of the underlying causes has

increased, so have the approaches taken to accomplish this aim. As the globe has gotten

more interconnected and the stakes have increased, transport demand analysis has

grown in significance.

Understanding the elements that contribute to determining how much

demand there is for various travel modes is the process of doing a transportation demand

analysis. It also entails comprehending how people make decisions regarding various

travel possibilities and how their travel habits alter over time. The major techniques for

conducting a transportation demand study will be outlined in this article.

One must first comprehend the source of transportation demand to assess how a

change in demand would impact a city, town, or neighborhood. Not only does the

population of a region affect the amount of demand for transportation, but also the number

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SAMPALOC, MANILA PHILIPPINES

of employment, land uses, and activities that take place there. Transportation demand

may alter as a result of a change in any of these elements.

Understanding how people travel and coming up with strategies to promote

the usage of preferred modes of transportation are the driving forces behind

transportation demand analysis. It's crucial to find strategies for discouraging the usage

of less preferred modes of transportation. Analysis of the demand for transportation is

used to guide policy and investment choices for transportation networks. This essay aims

to give an overview of the area of transportation demand analysis, including its

approaches, uses, and difficulties.

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
SAMPALOC, MANILA PHILIPPINES

LESSON LEARNED

Decisions regarding a variety of issues, including land use, economic

growth, and environmental preservation, can be made using the findings of a

transportation demand study. For instance, transportation demand analysis may be used

to calculate the expected increase in traffic and its effects on the neighborhood if a city is

considering a new development. Similarly to this, transportation demand analysis may be

used to determine the best strategies for an area looking to lessen its reliance on vehicles.

There are two primary groups of techniques for conducting transportation

demand analysis: supply-side techniques and demand-side techniques. Demand-side

approaches concentrate on the users of the transportation system, whereas supply-side

approaches concentrate on the transportation system itself. Both strategies have benefits

and drawbacks, and both are necessary to comprehend how the transportation system

functions. The study of transportation demand has been around since the invention of

motorized vehicles. The reason for this is clear—the smooth flow of people and things is

necessary for any contemporary civilization to function. But as our knowledge of the

underlying causes has increased, so have the approaches taken to accomplish this aim.

As the globe has gotten more interconnected and the stakes have increased, transport

demand analysis has grown in significance.

Understanding the operation of the transportation system and determining

measures to increase its effectiveness are the two main objectives of transportation

demand analysis. Understanding how the transportation system operates and how it

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
SAMPALOC, MANILA PHILIPPINES

might be improved is made easier by the techniques used to conduct transportation

demand analysis. Any city, municipality, or neighborhood can utilize these techniques to

analyze the transportation demand. Demand for transportation can have wide-ranging

and intricate implications. The economy, ecology, social equality, and quality of life can

all be impacted by changes in transportation demand. When weighing the advantages

and disadvantages of a suggested change, it is crucial to take all of these things into

account.

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