3.

DATA COLLECTION
3.1 Preliminary Surveys
Preliminary surveys were conducted to identify potential areas for traffic counts and to
describe the overall factors around the study location. The map included in Figures 3.1
and 3.1.1 depicts the region immediately surrounding the proposed apartments’
location, including nearby intersections. General descriptions of the locations within the
immediate influence area including residential areas (Brgy. Cavinitan and Brgy.
Calatagan Proper), are presented in the figure. There are commercial establishments
found in the immediate impact area along the Catanduanes Circumferential Road
namely Catanduanes State University, ACC Mini, Powerzone, Landbank of the
Philippines, Restaurants and Coffee shop (Dan-Yan-Wan Malay Filipino Cuisine and
Café Ubaldita) and etc.

Propose
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 Dan-Yan-Wan Malay
Filipino cuisine

PSA Virac CRS Outlet

Café Ubaldita Allana’s

Hair Salon

Landbank of the
Philippines
PowerZone
Proposed (Cavinitan)
Cebu pacific Air
Apartment
ticketing office
building
ACC Mini
(Cavinitan)

Ocular surveys are the type of residents in the area, the standard of living, potential
dangers from the environment, and other significant elements that might influence our
course of action of the study area conducted on various occasions before and after the
traffic surveys yielded the photos shown in the Figure 3.2 to 3.11. These photos show
the traffic patterns and local conditions. These circumstances include parking on the
road, pedestrian movements, traffic jams at intersections, observations of non-motorized
traffic, and the operation of public transit. A more thorough understanding of the traffic
dynamics in the study area will be made possible by the surveys that were based on
these observations, the preliminary evaluation of the traffic conditions that would affect
the proposed development, and the formulation of recommendations for reducing any
potential negative effects of the traffic that the development would generate. Utilizing
the information gathered from the ocular surveys also helps to optimize the planned
apartment building's development and offers practical suggestions for handling and
reducing any potential traffic-related difficulties that may arise during project
construction.

Figure 3.2 Catanduanes Circumferential Figure 3.3 Catanduanes Circumferential

Road northbound right turn approach to Road northbound right turn approach to
Asuncion St. Real St.
Figure 3.4 Catanduanes Circumferential Figure 3.5 Tricycles parked along
Road southbound in front of Catanduanes Catanduanes Circumferential Road
State University

Figure 3.6 Catanduanes Circumferential Figure 3.7 Along Catanduanes

Road northbound left turn approach to Circumferential Road northbound
San Martin St. location of Proposed Apartment building
Figure 3.8 Catanduanes Circumferential Figure 3.9 Along Catanduanes
Road northbound past Real St. Circumferential Road, Land Bank of the
Philippines

Figure 3.10 Along Catanduanes Figure 3.11 Along Catanduanes

Circumferential Road, in front of Circumferential Road, Motorcycle
Powerzone Parking in front of ACC Mini
3.2 Secondary Data
Secondary data for the study included information collected pertaining to the proposed
development. These include area tabulations that were employed for estimating trip
generation and parking requirements. The drawing in Figure 3.22 shows the lower
ground floor and open parking layout for the proposed Apartment Building. Shown is
the Lot location of the proposed development and clearly illustrates direct access only
via Catanduanes Circumferential road. The access/egress to the Apartment Building is
similarly located only along Catanduanes Circumferential road. That is, there will be no
direct entries or exits along the streets beside the location of the proposed development.

Figure 3.12 Lot Layout of the proposed Apartment Building

 Figure 3.13 Ground Floor Layout of the proposed Apartment Building

3.3 Traffic Counts

On November 17, 2023 (Friday), 16-hour categorized traffic volume counts were
conducted accordingly. The traffic composition in the area was determined using the
DPWH vehicle categorization system. Tricycles and motorbikes were also counted,
since these vehicles are now common in the area and serve as the primary means of
private or public transportation for traveling from uptown to downtown. This
information is useful for understanding the dynamics of local transportation and can
help guide future efforts in traffic control and urban development. Additionally,
communities may use data-driven tactics to optimize current infrastructure and boost
efficiency by utilizing the massive amounts of data provided by various transportation
systems.

The summary traffic counts showing the hourly variation of traffic along the traffic
counting stations are shown in Figures 3.14.
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450

400

350
VEHICLES PER HOUR

300
BICYCLES/NMT'S
250 MOTORCYCLE
TRUCKS (>3-AXLE)
200 BUSES
150 TRICYCLES
VANS, AUV, SUV
100 CARS, PICK UP, OWNER JEEP
50

0
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
6: 7: 8: 9: 10: 11: 12: 13: 14: 15: 16: 17: 18: 19: 20: 21:

HOUR OF DAY

Figure 3.14 Hourly Variation of Traffic over 16 hours