Traffic Volume Studies and Congestion Solutions of Urban Road in Junagadh City

Abstract: Urbanization is a defining feature of modern civilization, with cities rapidly evolving into hubs of economic, social, and cultural activities. As the developing cities continue to grow in population, the efficient movement of people and goods becomes a critical challenge due to the increasing amount of vehicle. One of the central aspects influencing urban mobility is the traffic volume on road sections. As the population continues to grow, the volume density of traffic on roads also increases. This analytical paper aims to explore the problems faced by various road users, including vehicle users, pedestrians, and other users, due to the rise in traffic volume density. The study highlights the challenges associated with increased traffic, such as congestion, longer travel times, safety concerns, and environmental impacts. By understanding these issues, policymakers and transportation authorities can develop effective strategies to mitigate the negative consequences of increased traffic volume density. In this project, traffic on the urban road between two intersections at both ends of MG Road in Junagadh city is studied. Owing to the continuous growth of population, growth in number of vehicles and concentrated development of the city resulted into traffic congestion which calls for the demand of remedial measures especially in between the intersections which is not managed and control appropriately and thus resulting in decreased facilities to moving vehicles and pedestrian. Due to the lack of land, adding more lanes or constructing a grade separator to improving the traffic flow or increase capacity is not an easy task. However, efficient use of existing resources for the remedial measures which doesn’t cost much could be a proper solution to overcome congestion issue