I.

PURPOSE OF THE ACTIVITY

The purpose of this activity is to perform a road inventory survey

along Magsaysay Avenue which will be used for capacity and LOS
analysis.

II. DESCRIPTION OF THE SURVEY AREA

A. Location

The area that the group covered for this activity is from Emilio
Jacinto st. Magsaysay Avenue intersection up to Ylanan st.
Magsaysay Avenue intersection.

B. Date and Time of Survey

The road inventory survey was conducted last July 20, 2009
(Monday) at around 9:00 11:30 in the morning.

C. Weather

The first part of the survey is rainy and after some time, the weather
became fair.

III. Method of Data Collection

Surveyors walked along link and located objects or points by

chainage (measuring tape). Basic information for planning purposes like
location of traffic signs, and distances of utility lines from the road are
obtained. Thus, measurements of turning radii and turning restrictions in
intersections are not included. In addition, road condition and road
markings were also noted as added information.

A. Physical Characteristics

Geometrics

Pavement Structure
Asphalt was used for the road, while concrete was for the
sidewalks. Although some parts of the area are poorly paved and
have no sidewalks (after the Emilio Jacinto Magsaysay Avenue
Intersection), the other parts of the area were ok.

Traffic Control Devices

Road signs were visible in the said area. Also, there were
temporary road signs placed on specific areas. No traffic signal was
present in our area. There were areas that have poor pavement
markings, even the center line were gone. There were traffic signs
that were placed in the Meralco post and some of it was too high for
the motorists to see.

Sidewalks
As said earlier, the area after the Emilio Jacinto st. Magsaysay
Avenue intersection features one side that has no sidewalk. On the
other parts of the study area, provisions for the disabled were
present in the sidewalks. We also noticed that some road signs
were placed in the sidewalk.

Adjacent Land Use

The land use of our study area was mainly for school use
(institutions) only.
 Service Provisions
Manholes, pipes, concrete and wooden posts (for electricity and
telephone lines) were present at the study area. These service
provisions post no threat to the vehicles as well as the pedestrians.

B. The Study Area

This is the top view of our study area.

This is the Emilio Jacinto st. Magsaysay Avenue Intersection

And this is the Ylanan Magsaysay Avenue Intersection

IV. Analysis of the Study Area.

A. Emilio Jacinto Magsaysay Avenue Intersection

UP College of
Human
Kinetics
2.52

6.5 13 6.7
Waiting
.76 7.3 2.52 Shed
2.1 1.2
4.7 1.49

2.4

8.7 Magsaysay St.

9.65
1.7 1.3

9.2 Waiting
3.2
0.82 2.17
Shed

1.57 6.28
5.5

Waiti
Jacinto
Emilio

ng UP SURP
St.

Shed

Area Conditions
- The curb in this area was chipped off to reduce
accidents due to turning
- The western side of the intersection has no pavement
markings and no sidewalk on one side.
- A post was found at the sidewalk on the western side
of the intersection.
- The sidewalk on the south provides access to the
disabled.
 Summary of the Items found in the Study Area

Items Quantity

Regulatory Signs 1
- Signs that give direction and must be obeyed
Information/Direction Signs 4
- Signs that give information about direction and
distance,
usually guiding drivers to destinations, facilities,
services and attractions
Warning Signs 0
- Signs that give a warning of that there are dangerous
or unusual conditions ahead
Temporary Signs 0
Road Pavements and Furniture
Humps 0
Pedestrian Crossing 1
Waiting Shed 3
Services and/or Utilities
Electrical/Telephone Posts 3
Manholes 0

Total Items in Inventory 12

 B. Magsaysay Avenue (Midblock)

UP Dept of Military
Science and Tactics

13.6

1.4

1.56

34.5 38 5.4
26.4 28.3

4 3.6 3 1.8 1.3

1.8 4.5
5.5 4.5
5
4.5 5

UP School of Urban
and Regional
Planning
UP College of Social UP Center for
Welfare and Community Womens Studies
Development

Area Conditions
- The midblock consists of several access roads
leading to several colleges.
 Summary of the Items found in the Study Area
Items Quantity

Regulatory Signs 2
- Signs that give direction and must be obeyed
Information/Direction Signs 3
- Signs that give information about direction and
distance,
usually guiding drivers to destinations, facilities,
services and attractions
Warning Signs 0
- Signs that give a warning of that there are dangerous
or unusual conditions ahead
Temporary Signs 0
Road Pavements and Furniture
Humps 0
Pedestrian Crossing (Zebra Stripes) 0
Waiting Shed 0
Services and/or Utilities
Electrical/Telephone Posts 9
Manholes 1

Total Items in Inventory 15

 C. Ylanan st. Magsaysay Avenue Intersection

6.4
1.36

7 4.7 12.05 5.25

1.4 Waiting
Shed
2.3
3
1.36

8.4 Magsaysay St.

1.3 1.2 1.6

3.3 15.5

1.8 3.45 1.36 1.5

11 0.6 Waiting 3.2
3.5 Shed
7.3 6.2
11.6

1.36
1.4
Ylanan St.

Area Conditions
- The northern part of the intersection has a No Entry
sign and there are time restrictions indicated in the
road sign.
- The waiting shed on the eastern side of the
intersection has a loading area for jeepneys.
- There are areas in the intersection that provides
access to the disabled.
 Summary of the Items found in the Study Area
Items Quantity

Regulatory Signs 4
- Signs that give direction and must be obeyed
Information/Direction Signs 3
- Signs that give information about direction and
distance,
usually guiding drivers to destinations, facilities,
services and attractions
Warning Signs 2
- Signs that give a warning of that there are dangerous
or unusual conditions ahead
Temporary Signs 1
Road Pavements and Furniture
Humps 0
Pedestrian Crossing (Zebra Stripes) 2
Waiting Shed 2
Services and/or Utilities
Electrical/Telephone Posts 4
Manholes 1

Total Items in Inventory 19