20-06-2012, 05:23 PM
TRAFFIC CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEM FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN MAIN ENTRANCE
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INTRODUCTION
Increasing traffic congestions has always been a key set-back on our major roads in Nigeria. Therefore, the design and implementation of a traffic light system is crucial for traffic flow optimization. The traffic control and monitoring system is the combination of devices that work together to achieve the goal of traffic flow optimization.
Traffic flow optimization simply means a situation where maximum possible number of vehicles is permitted to access a road at a given period of time with minimum or no delay. In other words, it means efficient use of road. Achieving traffic flow optimization depends on the type of settlement (rural or urban), location (commercial or residential), number of road uses (that is number of vehicles), road usage (restricted or public road), etc. This is done by allocating prescribed timing sequence to each of the phases involved. The design of this system is based on two types of traffic flow optimization strategies, which are the green time split and time slot strategies (MUHAMMAD, 2009).
Problem Statement
The traffic control system is proposed to be installed at the main entrance of the University of Ibadan where there is a regular occurrence of traffic congestion. This congestion usually occur in the early hours of the day when staffs, students and visitors alike are on their way to their offices, lecture rooms and other destinations. This congestion is due to the fact that several vehicles from different routes such as Ojoo, Sango and Bodija roads attempt to enter the University at the same time.
Scope of Project
The system makes use of cameras instead of the conventional metal detector sensors. This is due to the fact that in real life situation in Nigeria, metal objects other than moving vehicles may be detected by the sensors at a given time. For instance, individuals usually park their vehicles along the road which could be detected as a traffic queue. Also, implementation of the metal detector sensors may result in excavation and consequently repair of the roads.
Project Write-Up Overview
This chapter is just a preview of the project design and implementation which will later be discussed comprehensively in the other chapters of this report. Chapter Two comprises of a review of relevant past projects, various methods of traffic flow optimization and their limitations. Chapter Three describes the design and mode of operation of the system. Chapter Four analyses the implementation and testing of the system. Finally, Chapter Five gives a summary of the project as a whole and discusses various recommendations and improvement that can be carried out in subsequent years.
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INTRODUCTION
Increasing traffic congestions has always been a key set-back on our major roads in Nigeria. Therefore, the design and implementation of a traffic light system is crucial for traffic flow optimization. The traffic control and monitoring system is the combination of devices that work together to achieve the goal of traffic flow optimization.
Traffic flow optimization simply means a situation where maximum possible number of vehicles is permitted to access a road at a given period of time with minimum or no delay. In other words, it means efficient use of road. Achieving traffic flow optimization depends on the type of settlement (rural or urban), location (commercial or residential), number of road uses (that is number of vehicles), road usage (restricted or public road), etc. This is done by allocating prescribed timing sequence to each of the phases involved. The design of this system is based on two types of traffic flow optimization strategies, which are the green time split and time slot strategies (MUHAMMAD, 2009).
Problem Statement
The traffic control system is proposed to be installed at the main entrance of the University of Ibadan where there is a regular occurrence of traffic congestion. This congestion usually occur in the early hours of the day when staffs, students and visitors alike are on their way to their offices, lecture rooms and other destinations. This congestion is due to the fact that several vehicles from different routes such as Ojoo, Sango and Bodija roads attempt to enter the University at the same time.
Scope of Project
The system makes use of cameras instead of the conventional metal detector sensors. This is due to the fact that in real life situation in Nigeria, metal objects other than moving vehicles may be detected by the sensors at a given time. For instance, individuals usually park their vehicles along the road which could be detected as a traffic queue. Also, implementation of the metal detector sensors may result in excavation and consequently repair of the roads.
Project Write-Up Overview
This chapter is just a preview of the project design and implementation which will later be discussed comprehensively in the other chapters of this report. Chapter Two comprises of a review of relevant past projects, various methods of traffic flow optimization and their limitations. Chapter Three describes the design and mode of operation of the system. Chapter Four analyses the implementation and testing of the system. Finally, Chapter Five gives a summary of the project as a whole and discusses various recommendations and improvement that can be carried out in subsequent years.