LETTER TO THE RESPONDENTS

Dear [Respondent],

We are a group of researchers from Northwestern University, and we are conducting research
with the title of study We would like to invite you to participate in our research by answering a
questionnaire that will help us understand the issues that affect traffic flow in your community.

The purpose of this study is to identify the various factors that contribute to traffic congestion
and the impact they have on the daily lives of residents. Your participation is essential to the success
of our study, and your input will be valuable in helping us gain insights into the challenges faced by
your community. Your responses will be kept confidential and anonymous, and the data we collect
will only be used for research purposes.

Participation in this study is voluntary, and you may choose to withdraw at any time. There
are no risks involved, and the questionnaire will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.

We believe that your participation in this research will greatly contribute to the understanding
of the issues surrounding traffic flow in your community. We thank you in advance for your time and
cooperation.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]
 A STUDY ON DISTURBANCE FACTORS OF TRAFFIC FLOW TO COMMUNITIES IN
LAOAG CITY

Research Questionnaire

Name: Age:
Address:

DIRECTION: Please read each statement carefully and choose the response that best represents your
opinion. There are no right or wrong answers, and we value your honest and thoughtful responses.
Please select only one answer per question. Put a checkmark ✔️on the selected answer.

1. How often do you experience traffic congestion in your community?

o Never
o Rarely
o Sometimes
o Often
o Always
2. What time of the day do you usually experience traffic congestion?
o Early Morning (5:00 AM - 8:00 AM)
o Late Morning (8:00 AM - 12:00 NN)
o Afternoon (12:00 NN - 5:00 PM)
o Evening (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
o Late Night (9:00 PM - 5:00 AM)
3. What is the primary cause of traffic congestion in your community?
o High Volume of Vehicles
o Poor Road Conditions
o Road Construction
o Poor Traffic Management
o Other (please specify): ___________
4. How does traffic congestion affect your daily activities?
o No Effect
o Minor Effect
o Moderate Effect
o Significant Effect
o Severe Effect
5. How often do you encounter accidents or incidents related to traffic flow in your community?
o Never
o Rarely
o Sometimes
o Often
o Always
6. What is the primary cause of traffic accidents or incidents in your community?
o Reckless Driving
o Poor Road Conditions
o Poor Traffic Management
o Lack of Road Signage
o Other (please specify): ___________
7. How does traffic accidents or incidents affect your daily activities?
o No Effect
 o Minor Effect
o Moderate Effect
o Significant Effect
o Severe Effect
8. How often do you encounter street parking problems in your community?
o Never
o Rarely
o Sometimes
o Often
o Always
9. What is the primary cause of street parking problems in your community?
o Limited Parking Spaces
o Inconsiderate Parking
o No Parking Zones
o Lack of Parking Regulations
o Other (please specify): ___________
10. How does street parking problems affect your daily activities?
o No Effect
o Minor Effect
o Moderate Effect
o Significant Effect
o Severe Effect
11. How often do you encounter road closures or rerouting in your community?
o Never
o Rarely
o Sometimes
o Often
o Always
12. What is the primary cause of road closures or rerouting in your community?
o Road Construction
o Special Events
o Emergency Situations
o Other (please specify): ___________
13. How do road closures or rerouting affect your daily activities?
o No Effect
o Minor Effect
o Moderate Effect
o Significant Effect
o Severe Effect
14. What measures can be implemented to improve traffic flow in your community?
o Implementing Traffic Laws and Regulations
o Improving Road Conditions
o Improving Traffic Management
o Building Additional Roads and Bridges
o Other (please specify): ___________
15. How satisfied are you with the traffic flow in your community?
o Very Satisfied
o Satisfied
o Neutral
o Dissatisfied
o Very Dissatisfied