Traffic Surveys are Carried Out

Answer: 4. All of the above

Traffic surveys are carried out to know the type of traffic, the facilities for traffic regulations, and to design a proper drainage system.

Solution

The goal of traffic surveys is to collect data that correctly reflects the region’s actual traffic situation. Traffic surveys are carried out for the following objectives – 

• To determine the traffic characteristics (type of traffic)
• To determine the facilities required for traffic control for efficient traffic movement.
• To design a proper drainage system as improper drainage can affect traffic flow.
• To decide on geometrical design features of the road.

Different types of traffic surveys are – 

• Traffic volume study
• Speed studies
• Origin and destination study
• Traffic flow characteristics studies
• Traffic capacity studies
• Parking studies
• Accident studies

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