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University of Saint Louis
Tuguegarao City
In Partial Fulfillment
for the Requirements for the Course
Research 2
By
CABALSI, EMIL JOSHUA S.
MALANOT, DEXTER M.
ROMERO, GIANCARLO B.
MAY 2023
APPROVAL SHEET
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Arts in Political
Science with Legal Studies, this study entitled: “STATUS OF TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT IN
TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGYAN” has been prepared and submitted by EMIL JOSHUA S.
CABALSI, DEXTER M. MALANOT, GIANCARLO B ROMERO, thus hereby presented for
approval.
Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts
in Political Science with Legal Studies.
This study is dedicated to the road users of Tuguegarao City who are still experiencing
the issues and challenges they encounter while travelling. The urge of seeking possible
solutions to a long-term problem in the city has been our inspiration to conduct this study.
The researchers would also like to dedicate this study to first, our God Almighty, the
very source of courage, strength, and wisdom to accomplish and pursue this study.
To our families who gave motivation and support to finish this study;
To our research adviser, Dr. Darin Jan Tindowen for his utmost dedication and
patience in guiding us throughout the study;
To our research panels who critiqued our study with fairness and excellence to improve
our study;
To Mariane, Maica and KC who gave their utmost support and love.
The Researchers
We would like to express our gratitude to our families who gave unending support both
moral and financial.
To our research adviser and panel members who guided us from the very start and
further improved our study.
We would also like to express our thanks to our classmates from BAPOS-3 and also to
our friends who came through with us throughout this study.
We would also like to thank the road users of Tuguegarao city for their participation
and support in this study.
Most of all we thank God for providing strength, safety, and courage to finish this study.
It is without these acknowledged persons, we would have not made this study
successful.
The Researchers
Title Page
Title Page ............................................ i
Approval Sheet ............................................ ii
Dedication ............................................ iii
Acknowledgement ............................................ iv
Table of Contents ............................................ v
ABSTRACT ............................................ 1
INTRODUCTION ............................................ 1
Research Questions ........................................ 2
Hypothesis ........................................ 3
Significance of the Study ........................................ 3
Underpinning Theory ........................................ 3
Literature Review ........................................ 4
Research Paradigm ........................................ 6
METHODS ........................................
Research Design ........................................ 7
Locale of the Study ........................................ 7
Respondents of the Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Research Instruments ........................................ 7
Data Gathering Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Data Analysis ........................................ 8
In these contemporary times, faster transport is just one of the key essentials in our
day-to-day needs. As modernization improved, different transportation facilities came into
existence. Some of these are automotive vehicles, trains, bicycles, and other forms of
transportation. In Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, congestion is a major concern for commuters.
This paper assessed the status of traffic management in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. This
study involved 100 respondents chosen using a quota sampling technique. The study used
mixed-method research employing a qualitative and quantitative research design to explore
the status of traffic management in Tuguegarao City. Furthermore, the findings suggest that
although there is effective traffic management in Tuguegarao city, there is a need for
improvement based on the issues and experiences encountered by the respondents. From
the results, some recommendations were formulated. First, the Local Government of
Tuguegarao City can use this study to develop traffic management plans further. Second,
aside from producing traffic management facilities and implementing rules and regulations,
the TCTMG must also look at the behavior of both pedestrians and drivers to create safer
roads for both drivers and pedestrians. Third, there is also a need to conduct an enforcer’s
training to broaden the knowledge and maximize the skills of the enforcers. Lastly, Future
researchers might look into having a larger population of respondents considering both the
road users and the implementers to compare whether the perception of each sector matches
and future researchers may also collaborate with appropriate government agencies to help
give awareness and programs to road users on the proper ways on how to utilize the
different traffic management infrastructures such as promoting public awareness campaigns
to encourage responsible driving, adherence to traffic rules, and the importance of sharing
the road safely to eliminate the undisciplined trait of the drivers and passengers.
KEYWORDS: Traffic Management Plan, Traffic Enforcers, Traffic Scheme, Road Conditions,
Road Safety.
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INTRODUCTION
In these contemporary times, faster transport is just one of the key essentials in our
day-to-day needs. As modernization improved, different transportation facilities came into
existence. Some of these are automotive vehicles, trains, bicycles, and other forms of
transportation (De Souza et al., 2017). With all these existing options for transportation, the
most utilized are still the automotive vehicles considering their comfort and practicality. Given
the continuous growth in the population, the number of vehicles in large cities will eventually
outnumber the transportation infrastructures at a much faster pace. This will cause traffic
congestion and root out more concerns, especially on the environment and society, such as
accidents, economic impacts, and pollution (Djahel et al., 2015).
Relating these studies to the Philippine setting, big cities located in the Philippines are
conforming to the 21st-century environment where transportation is becoming a basic
People from nearby towns visit the City to process their documents in regional offices,
shop in malls, and study in numerous schools in the City. Thus, the rising number of vehicles
and the chances of congestion increase, so problems in traffic are also inevitable. The
insufficient proper infrastructure may also contribute to the worsening traffic (Castle & Glenn,
2016).
The number of latecomers to work increases the number of emergencies that are not
addressed on time, there is an increase in air pollution, and economic operations are disrupted,
posing a hazard to the City. These factors are brought about by agencies' poor and ineffective
performance and their response to the challenges of urbanization (Lindasan et al., 2009).
Hence, this study will examine and assess the status of traffic management in Tuguegarao City
and provide significant perceptions on the effectiveness of traffic management, identify the
problems, and recommend solutions to the status of traffic management in Tuguegarao City to
address the issues and challenges in traffic, create a healthy environment and promote a
progressive city.
Research Questions
The present study is conducted to examine and assess the status of traffic
management in Tuguegarao City. It specifically aims to answer the following:
1. What is the profile of the respondents as to the following:
a. Entry Point
b. Residency
c. Purpose in going to Tuguegarao City
d. Mode of transportation
2. What is the assessment of the respondents on the implementation of traffic management
in Tuguegarao City along:
a. traffic rules and regulations
b. road conditions
c. performance of TCTMG
This study aims to examine and assess the status of traffic management in Tuguegarao
City and provide significant perceptions of the effectiveness of traffic management.
Furthermore, this study highlights the issues experienced by commuters and serves as a
credible basis for local officials to provide concrete solutions to address the issues in traffic
management. Lastly, we aim to create a healthy environment and promote a progressive city.
Underpinning Theory
Literature Review
One of the strategies for reducing traffic congestion in developing nations like
Bangladesh is using traffic management plans. It requires an immense amount of effort and
money to promote the new transportation system, and in most cases, the invested money is
irreversible. The traffic management plan aims to enhance the current road system and network
and makes plan recommendations for improvement (Saha et al., 2013).
Traffic regulations and rules in the Philippines sometimes create more burdens than
helpful. Despite being intended to reduce traffic congestion and improve road safety, some of
these measures can be challenging because they may differ depending on the City (Verzosa et.
al, 2019). In accordance with the hierarchy of the road network, local governmental units (LGUs)
are responsible for managing and maintaining local urban roads, while the Department of Public
Works and Highways is in charge of managing national roads and highways.
The guidelines passed by lawmakers and municipal governments are starting to loosen up,
and the road networks have become a melting pot for disorganized traffic flow. Furthermore, a
large percentage of policies that were up for approval received numerous complaints from the
masses who would be affected by them, and this may occur in more potential policies in the
future (Cappellan et al., 2022).
Upon determining the roles of a traffic management plan, it is found that it has to protect
both pedestrians and motorists by lessening the risks resulting from traffic movement. The
establishment of effective methods is designed for safety, accessibility, and compliance with
relevant legislation. Hence, a traffic management plan including these provisions will guarantee
the execution of its important role (Guide to Traffic Control Plan and Traffic Management Plan,
n.d). A study also shows that an effective systematic traffic management plan is essential to
ensure the safety and efficacy of traffic flows and to be able to maximize the usage of roads to
reduce the effects of inadequate road utilization due to ineffective traffic management (Dhaka
Urban Transport Network Development Study, n.d.).
Coming up with a standard transport plan and traffic management framework is crucial in
establishing free-flowing roads considering that most cities and urban centers and regions
rapidly develop. It is important to supply these cities and such with effective strategies to
effectively eliminate the issues rooted in growing transport requirements. This would give rise to
the need to establish modular capacity-building programs fitted for their state of advancement
and urbanization.
Traffic congestion has been a continuing issue for the longest time, particularly on main
roads such as those in urban areas. Traffic congestion problems are puzzling to manage. Thus,
Traffic congestion implies a worsening problem in today’s city aggregation. The abrupt
rise in the number of vehicles contributes to the increase in traffic density, producing a massive
increase in travel time, transit traffic, and frequency of travel, raising vehicle costs. High rates of
motorization, very dense urbanization, and economic exchange concentrated in Metro Manila
have contributed to its traffic flow status, producing key factors in congestion, especially at
crucial locations. However, road accommodation has never really grown in the past years,
making it impossible to cope with the increasing demand in traffic flows (Vergel & Yai, 2018)
Furthermore, the lack of infrastructure needed to cater to the needs of a rapid increase
of vehicles worsens the traffic situation. This problem has greatly impacted parts of modern
times, such as economic advancements, traffic hazards, pollution, time-consuming traffic flows,
and health concerns (De Souza, et al, 2017). The expansion of cities, and lesser mobility, have
resulted in increased vehicles on roads, posing issues for authorities, especially regarding
accidents, congestion, and pollution (Djahel et al., 2015).
According to 2015 data from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, survivors
of road crashes occupy 30 to 70% of hospital beds in the Philippines. At least one person is
killed, and 46 are injured on the road every day. This excludes cases not recorded, spotted by
traffic enforcers, or did not get to the hospitals (Miguel et al., 2018). In the province of Cagayan,
the City of Tuguegarao is a fast-growing metropolitan and business area. A necessity for the
establishment of rules and regulations and the regular, serious, and strict application of local
ordinances that would contribute to the peace and order situation in the City (Agustin et al.,
2018).
Importance of Mobility
Mobility plays an important aspect to the people in every nation for the reason that it is
essential to economic activity and social welfare. People perceive mobility as a major asset in
their lives since it allows them to move freely, safely, quickly, and affordably. Thus, it is widely
understood that mobility should not be restricted (Boltze et al., 2016). Most of the world's
population lives in big cities, and one of their fundamental demands is mobility. In contemporary
societies, driving an automobile is the favored method of achieving mobility. As a result of the
massive increase in the population of vehicles, traffic congestion has become a severe problem
in the progressing cities worldwide since the amount of highway infrastructure does not increase
to the equivalence rate as the vehicles. It causes a lot of negative concerns for society,
including increased traffic, negative tragedies, economic growth, and the environment (De
Souza et al., 2017).
Due to vehicles' exponential rise, traffic issues have become a significant concern in
many urban areas. In general, two kinds of traffic congestion are present. The first is repetitive
traffic congestion, which occurs every day at a similar time and location. The second type is
non-repetitive traffic congestion, which appears as an unforeseen incident and may affect traffic
flow, which could increase the sudden traffic volume (Nellore & Hancke, 2016).
The City of Tuguegarao, the most populous in the entire region, suffers greatly from
traffic congestion. According to the Tricycle Regulatory Unit (TRU), one of the issues causing
traffic congestion is the estimated 9,000 tricycles, both registered and unregistered (Banga et
Research Paradigm
Figure 1 shows the research paradigm of the study. It presents the variables used in
the study, which are selected based on the research questions of the study. It serves as a
model and guide describing and illustrating how the study's variables are treated.
Research Design
The study used mixed method research employing a qualitative and quantitative
research design to explore the status of traffic management in Tuguegarao City. By
employing photovoice interview, the study will be able to collect qualitative data from the
respondents. Moreover, the study will also gather quantitative data through employing
questionnaire.
The study is conducted in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. Tuguegarao City is the capital
city of Cagayan and it caters most of the necessities of the people since numerous business
establishments, regional offices, and big universities are located there.
The respondents of the study is selected using a quota sampling technique where in
100 respondents from different entry point will be the target number of respondents. The
respondents will be the commuters within Tuguegarao City and those people that has
transaction in the City but from nearby towns. Respondents will go under preliminary survey
using the following criteria:
1. Must be willing to participate in the study
2. Must be at least 18 years old
3. Must have a transaction in Tuguegarao City
Research Instruments
Firstly, a letter of request will be sent to the Office of the Vice President for Academics
for the approval of the conduct of the study. Before conducting the interview, the researchers
will seek the informed consent of the participants. The researchers will ensure that the
participants’ responses or data protection will be observed. The purpose of the study will be
clearly explained, and should there be any questions, they will immediately be addressed.
After seeking their consent to participate and recording the interview, each respondent was
interviewed by the researchers. The respondents will be assisted by the researchers while
answering the interviews. All questions will be translated into their mother tongue to maximize
Upon the accumulation of the questionnaire, data gathered were tallied, tabulated,
analyzed and interpreted. Different statistical tools were used. Frequency and percentage
were used to determine the profile of the respondents. Weighted mean was used to
determine the level of effectiveness of traffic management function of Tuguegarao City,
Cagayan. The given scale was used to interpret the result of the data gathered:
Table 1 shows the profile of the respondents. Out of 100, 35 respondents’ entry point is
in Buntun, 27 is in Carig, 9 is in Namabbalan Sur, and 29 of them has no entry point. For the
residency majority of the respondents are not a resident of the city 71 respondent and 29 for
resident, As to the purpose of the respondent going in Tuguegarao, almost all of them are for
work and study with 94 responses, while 6 respondents’ purpose were for leisure. Most of the
respondents utilizes Public transportation, and Private transportation for the others. Since most
of the respondents’ purpose is for work and study, 36 of them travels before 7:00 AM, 27 of
them 7:00 – 9:00 AM, 26 of them 9:00 – 11:00 AM, 5 of them 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, the rest of
the respondents travel at around 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Table 2 shows the level of effectiveness of the different variables used in the study.
The results revealed that the assessment on traffic scheme, traffic and road conditions and
traffic enforcement performance is effective. Overall, the Tuguegarao City has an effective
traffic management plan.
Roads are an essential part of modern living. Well-maintained and usable roads make
critical contributions to a country, city, or community's economic and social wellbeing.
Ensuring that roads are well-maintained and clear of hazards will improve the safety of road
users and the community's overall safety. A lack of road maintenance can cause increases in
road accidents and travelling costs, while decreasing transport accessibility, service delivery
quality, and road safety (Leafy Space News, 2021). The results of the study revealed that the
traffic and road conditions of Tuguegarao City is effectively managed. This study shows that
the City’s Road condition is deemed to be safe and free from hazards, that there are enough
public parking spaces, and that pedestrians can safely walk on public roads.
The table presents the significant difference in the assessment of the respondents on
the implementation of the traffic management in Tuguegarao City when grouped according to
profile variable. It can be seen in the result that there is no significant difference in the
assessment of the respondents at the entry point, their purpose in traveling to Tuguegarao
City, and their means of transportation. Hence, the null hypothesis is accepted.
On the other hand, the assessment of respondents with regard to their time of travel is
shown to have a significant difference. Respondents who travel after 7:00 PM have a low
level of assessment on traffic scheme, while those who travel from 3:00-5:00 PM and 5:00-
7:00 PM have a high level of assessment of the traffic scheme. Respondents who travel
before 7:00 AM and after 7:00 PM have a low assessment of traffic enforcement
performance. Meanwhile, respondents who travel from 9:00-11:00 AM and 5:00-7:00 PM
have a high assessment of traffic enforcement performance. Hence, the null hypothesis is
rejected.
The results of the study shows that there is no significant difference on the assessment
of the respondents in the entry point, their purpose in travelling to Tuguegarao City and their
means of transportation. While on the other hand, the assessment of respondents with
regards to their time of travel is shown to have a significant difference. Respondents who
travel after 7:00 PM has a low level of assessment on traffic scheme, while the respondents
who travel from 3:00-5:00 PM and 5:00-7:00 PM has a high level of assessment on traffic
Table 3.1. Time of travel of the respondents and their assessment on Traffic
Scheme of Tuguegarao City
Table 3.1 shows that there is a significant difference on assessment of the traffic scheme
of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan when grouped according to their time of travel. Respondents who
travel between 3:00-5:00 PM and 5:00-7:00 PM shows a high level of assessment, while
respondents who travel after 7:00 PM indicates that there is a low level of assessment on the
traffic scheme.
The study shows a significant difference in the assessment of the traffic scheme in
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, when respondents are grouped according to their time of travel.
Specifically, respondents who travel between 3:00-5:00 PM and 5:00-7:00 PM demonstrate a
high level of assessment, indicating their positive perception of the traffic scheme. Conversely,
respondents who travel after 7:00 PM exhibit a low level of assessment, suggesting a less
favorable perception of the traffic scheme during these late hours. This disparity in assessment
can be attributed to the poor lighting conditions at night, which pose challenges for drivers.
Reduced visibility of road signs and lane markings during these times may contribute to drivers
blatantly ignoring traffic rules, such as going against the designated traffic flow on one-way
streets and using roads as parking spaces (Fotios et al., 2015) . Furthermore, the traffic lights
often switch to flashing yellow signals during late hours, leading to additional confusion among
drivers. These findings underscore the importance of addressing the issues related to poor
lighting conditions and its impact on the traffic scheme in Tuguegarao City.
Table 3.2. Time of travel of the respondent and their assessment on Traffic
Enforcement Performance of Tuguegarao City
Issues and challenges in the Traffic Management with regards to the traffic
management of Tuguegarao City
Tuguegarao City is a major urban center and the focal designation of trade and
commerce in Northern Luzon. It is also the focal point of education and regional centers of
the entire Cagayan Valley Region. It became a Component City pursuing its economic thrust
from the agricultural industry to secondary/tertiary economic activities. People from nearby
towns visit the city to process their documents in regional offices, shop in malls, and study in
numerous schools there. Thus, the rising number of vehicles and the chances of congestion
increase, so problems in traffic are also inevitable (Castle & Glenn, 2016). Hence, this study
will examine and assess the status of traffic management in Tuguegarao City and provide
significant perceptions on the effectiveness of traffic management, identify the problems, and
recommend solutions to the status of traffic management in Tuguegarao City to address the
issues and challenges in traffic, create a healthy environment and promote a progressive
city.
Roundabouts are engineered smartly to channel opposing traffic at entry and exit points.
The curvature of a roundabout forces drives to run at a slower speed. The counterclockwise
flow of traffic eliminates the conflict points, making it a unitary flow of traffic. Roundabouts,
sometimes called a rotonda, is designed to improve traffic flow by eliminating traffic lights and
signals. The circular traffic flow pattern reduces the frequency of stops and starts, which could
result in a more efficient traffic flow. The study shows that respondents think that the rotonda
provides a more efficient traffic scheme that helps in lessening or preventing traffic jams. Some
verbalizations of the respondents are as follows:
Therefore, the roundabouts are beneficial to the respondents as this can lead to reduced
congestion, which in effect, creates shorter travel times and improved overall traffic efficiency.
R87: This area is prone to traffic jams, especially around 5:00 PM.
R10: Heavy traffic is common on the entry point of the city during holidays and school
days.
R33: Traffic Jams are common here during weekends but rarely on weekdays.
However, this study found that the respondents are concerned about road safety due
to poor road conditions, inadequate road signages and markings, and insufficient and narrow
road lanes. The respondents revealed that some roads are riddled with potholes, cracks, and
uneven surfaces, which could lead to accidents. Respondents have said that:
R32: I think Buntun bridge is unsafe for passers since it is ageing and there were cracks
that were also reported in the bridge
R80: Not so safe, due to road cracks caused by frequent earthquakes.
The inadequate road signs and signages are critical for guiding pedestrians and drivers.
Moreover, as populations grow to increase the increasing number of vehicles, some roads
cannot accommodate the number of vehicles that are, which could result in bottlenecks and
traffic jams. Respondents have said that:
R90: Not enough lanes for passers since this is the main entry for vehicles coming from
Solana, Piat and Isabela.
R98: “The rotonda is too busy and small making it hard for traffic flow.”
R23: “They should construct more different lanes for different types of vehicles.”
Vehicle crashes are inevitable but can be prevented or reduced with the help of skilled
traffic enforcers. The primary cause of traffic-related accidents is the drivers’ lack of
awareness regarding the rules and regulations of traffic and their failure to comply with such.
Thus, traffic rules and regulations must be highly implemented in urbanized cities in the
Philippines. Cruz et al., 2021). This study revealed that traffic laws and regulations are not
strictly enforced, which can lead to unsafe driving practices and traffic congestion. Drivers
are not penalized for running red lights or blocking intersections which cause delays and
bottlenecks. Moreover, the respondents shared that traffic enforcers have biases on who
they should apprehend. Verbalizations of the respondents are as follows:
R2: (Pinipili nila ang sinisita nila.takot sa four-wheels.” (They are afraid in apprehending
four-wheel private vehicles.)
R9: “Takot sitahin ni ng mga enforcer ang mga tricycle driver na abusado dahil takot
ipasita ni mayor baka mabawasan ang boto niya.” (Enforcers are afraid to confront
abusive tricycle driver because it may affect the number vote cast for the city mayor next
election).
Traffic laws protect both the drivers and their passengers and the pedestrians. Mistakes
committed by human factors are the highest risk contributors to road accidents. Such factors are
undisciplined drivers, drivers under substance influence, tiredness, going over the speed limit,
and reckless driving (Barreda, 2023). The study's result revealed that many drivers do not abide
by traffic laws and regulations. It shows that disobedient drivers are a major contributor to the
worsening traffic in the City. Respondents have said that:
R47: In Front of SM, the drivers sometimes block the other lanes on the road which
causes heavy traffic
R5: Its hard and draining to commute coming to work or school as most of the driver are
disobeying traffic laws
Tricycle drivers are one of the major stress contributors to commuters, motorists, and
travelers since they are ranked first among violators of traffic rules. Tricycle drivers commit
such a mistake because their vehicles are smaller in size, thinking that they could easily
counterflow, swerve from one lane to another, and turn anytime without caution, placing their
passengers and even themselves in serious harm (Bolido, 2014). Moreover, tricycles are
smaller vehicles, and they may not have designated lanes in some areas, and they may try
to maneuver through traffic by weaving in and out of lanes, which can cause delays and
increase the risk of accidents. Verbalizations of the respondents are as follows:
R28: “So many tricycles are blocking lanes which sometimes causes traffic and delays
on our part.”
R40: “Some tricycle drivers are driving too fast even if there is a pedestrian lane and
some drivers are blocking the lanes.”
Traffic enforcers are the main agents when it comes to traffic management. They
ensure that road users and pedestrians are safe and abide by the traffic laws, and they also
make sure that the roads are in order (Fanai, 2021). However, the study illustrates that one
problem that is seen and experienced by the respondents is the lack of traffic enforcers in the
area. The lack of enforcers in this area, according to respondents, is one of the reasons that
there is a traffic jam because there are no traffic enforcers that will regulate the flow of traffic.
Therefore, traffic congestion can become more prevalent as drivers may not feel compelled
to obey traffic laws and regulations. Verbalizations of the respondents are as follows:
R97: Not enough enforcers to manage traffic flow of vehicles at the intersection after
Buntun Bridge.
CONCLUSION
Furthermore, the findings also revealed varying perceptions and experiences among
the constituents, suggesting the need for improved road conditions, wider and separate lanes
for different types of vehicles, and addressing the issues with road infrastructures. To fulfill
the expectations of their constituents, the local government of Tuguegarao City needs to look
at its traffic scheme, which should improve the traffic flow conditions. They also need to
prioritize looking at their policies to cater to their constituents' needs.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Aside from producing traffic management facilities and implementing rules and
regulations, the TCTMG must also look at the behavior of both pedestrians and drivers to
create safer roads for both drivers and pedestrians. There is also a need to conduct an
enforcer’s training to broaden the knowledge and maximize the skills of the enforcers.
Finally, the traffic management group of Tuguegarao City must look into further improving the
traffic management plan to give rise to more efficient and free-flowing traffic. They must
consider making new ways how to reduce traffic, especially during peak times in traffic jam
points in Tuguegarao City.
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APPENDIX A
Literature Matrix
Bibliography Objective Variables Methods Major
Findings
De Souza, A. This article IV: Information Qualitative
M., Brennand, presents a gathering, analysis This article has
C. A., classification, Information provided a
Yokoyama, R. review, processing, comprehensive
S., Donato, E. challenges, and Service delivery study of the
A., Madeira, E. future TMSs,
R., & Villas, L. perspectives to DV: Traffic emphasizing
A. (2017). implement a management the main
Traffic traffic system. challenges and
management management shortcomings
Direction: Fill out the following information needed and/or shade/check the circle
corresponding to your answer.
Direction: Fill out the following information needed and/or shade the circle corresponding to
your answer.
2. Means of transportation
o Private transport. Please specify _____________
o Public transport. Please specify _________________
15-item Questionnaire
Assessment on Traffic Schemes 4 3 2 1
1 I am only dropped off at the designated loading/unloading station
2 I could be loaded/unloaded anywhere
3 I experience traffic jams
4 I can utilize traffic facilities
5 I can efficiently travel with the existing route plans
Assessment on Traffic and Road Conditions 4 3 2 1
1 I experience bumpy roads
2 There are no visible traffic signages/tarpaulins
3 There is enough road lanes
4 There is enough parking spaces
5 I can walk or ride bikes safely in public roads
Assessment on Traffic Enforcement Performance 4 3 2 1
1 There is sufficient traffic enforcers in the road
2 They are strictly enforcing traffic laws
3 There is a quick response to the accidents in the roads
4 They are assisting pedestrian when crossing
5 They provide information and assistance
What are the issues and challenges experienced by the respondents with regards to the
traffic management of Tuguegarao City?
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I promise to abide by my duties and responsibilities and ascertain that my advisees finish their
research output on schedule and according to the rules set by the University Research and
Development Center.
Conforme:
󠄂I cannot accept the above thesis/research advisership due to the following reasons:
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Name and Signature of Instructor/Professor
Dear Sir:
After thoroughly reviewing the manuscripts of the Research Proponents and their transcripts,
I respectfully endorse the same to your office for evaluation.
It is our understanding that whatever revisions are necessary to be integrated will be referred
to the evaluating panel for their approval, and after which, will be complied with by the
research proponents, and that a certification for defense can only be issued when the data
are in place.
This is to certify that the quantitative analysis was done at the University Research
and Development Center of University of Saint Louis and by a duly accredited
quantitative data analyst.
This signifies that the proponents may proceed to the final defense and that the official
plagiarism clearance will be issued as soon as the integration of final suggestions by the
panel is complied with.
This is to certify that I have thoroughly edited the final draft of the Research of the
students listed above in terms of grammar and organization, and compliance with the
APA format and style.
Proceedings
Presentation of the Research proposal by the Proponent
Review and Critiquing of the Paper
Working title
Status of Traffic Management Plan of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Introduction 1. Traffic management
2. Discuss Tuguegarao City as educational center
Research 1. What are the profile of the respondents according to:
Questions a. purpose
b. entry point
c. mode of transportation
2. What is the assessment of the respondents on the
implementation of traffic management in Tuguegarao?
3. Is there significant difference on their assessment on the
implementation of traffic management in Tuguegarao when
group according to profile variables?
4. What are their issues and challenges?
Significance of the It will assess the effectiveness of traffic management plan
study
Research It will change based on the new research question
Hypothesis
Review of Related - Assessment on the traffic management plan
Literature - Traffic scheme
- Implications of traffic management plan
Research Paradigm - Inferential questions
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Jedidiah Clement B. Sta. Monica Darin Jan Tindowen
Secretary Research Adviser
General comments
What is new to the conduct of public transportation as research?
Review of Related Literature is too broad and contradictin
Change the study into “Traffic Management” instead of Public Transportation
What do you want to conduct this study?
Proceedings
Presentation of the Research proposal by the Proponent
Review and Critiquing of the Paper
Remove the fare price to the discussion because it is not part of the
traffic management.
Include the context where the data was gathered, what is the
characteristic, in order to have a picture why in these certain times
only that they have a low assessment.
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Jan Michael Vince M. Oñate Darin Jan Tindowen
Secretary Research Adviser
DATE ACTIVITIES
September 4 Identification of main topic and sub-topics and selection of main topic
September 17 Researching of at least three different problems per topic cited by at least three
different literatures of each problem
September 27 Approval of main topic and creation of working title
December 6 Checking of the manuscript by the research adviser to be sent to the panelists
for proposal defense
December 18 Proposal Defense
March 28 Submission of letter to conduct the study to the SK chairmans of the selected
barangays
April 22 Submission of the questionnaires to the SK councils of the selected barangays
and sending of online interview to constituents
May 3 Transcription of results
May 30 Submission
Appendix K
Photo Documentation
Educational background
Educational Background
Educational background