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Where and why does traffic congestion occur (Where? (Occurs during peak…
Where and why does traffic congestion occur
Where?
Central Business District (CBD)
is the commercial centre where businesses are
concentrated in the city
↑ traffic flow caused by ↑ pedestrain and vehicular flow,
especially during peak hours
Large no. of taxis, buses and private cars enter and leave CBD
daily
E.G. Manhattan, CBD of NYC
->
↑ diff
btwn day and night population.
Weekday work hours population
doubles
.
Occurs during
peak hours
when many ppl are going/ on their way home
Peak hour
- part of day which traffic volume is ↑
Roads that are
congested
are usually those
leading to and from CBD
Causes
1)Separation of work and residential areas
Commute
- travel some dist
from one's home and place of work
on a regular basis
Work and residential areas are often
apart
hence ppl need to
commute
High car ownership bc of its
convenience
E.G. Car ownership in UK
2) Movement from one part of city to another
Obtain
goods and services
purchasing goods, attending classes
Provide
goods and services
delivery
using freight trucks and motorcycles
3) Inadequate transport infrastucture
may
not
have enough facilities to handle traffic
not enough
lanes
network not well
connected
lack of
alternative routes
4) Poor provision of transport services
may
not have enough
buses and rail to carry commuters
1.
overcrowded
trains & buses
2.do
not
arrive on time and frequently
more vehicles
on the road
E.g. Mumbai India
cars for a more pleasant commute