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 There were traffic signs that were placed in the Meralco post and some of it was too high for the motorists to see. . A. provisions for the disabled were present in the sidewalks. In addition. Physical Characteristics • Geometrics • Pavement Structure Asphalt was used for the road. the other parts of the area were ok. There were areas that have poor pavement markings. – Magsaysay Avenue intersection features one side that has no sidewalk. road condition and road markings were also noted as added information. Although some parts of the area are poorly paved and have no sidewalks (after the Emilio Jacinto – Magsaysay Avenue Intersection).intersections are not included. Also. We also noticed that some road signs were placed in the sidewalk. • Sidewalks As said earlier. On the other parts of the study area. even the center line were gone. while concrete was for the sidewalks. • Adjacent Land Use The land use of our study area was mainly for school use (institutions) only. • Traffic Control Devices Road signs were visible in the said area. No traffic signal was present in our area. there were temporary road signs placed on specific areas. the area after the Emilio Jacinto st. pipes. concrete and wooden posts (for electricity and telephone lines) were present at the study area. . The Study Area This is the top view of our study area. B. • Service Provisions Manholes. These service provisions post no threat to the vehicles as well as the pedestrians. – Magsaysay Avenue Intersection And this is the Ylanan – Magsaysay Avenue Intersection .This is the Emilio Jacinto st. 2 0.28 5. A post was found at the sidewalk on the western side of the intersection.49 2. The sidewalk on the south provides access to the disabled. The curb in this area was chipped off to reduce accidents due to turning .76 7. 9.2 Waiting 3.7 Magsaysay St.5 13 6. Shed Area Conditions .52 Shed 2.7 1.65 1. Analysis of the Study Area.IV.17 Shed 1.7 Waiting . . A.1 1.57 6.3 2.52 6. .5 Waiti Jacinto Emilio ng UP SURP St.3 9. The western side of the intersection has no pavement markings and no sidewalk on one side.82 2.4 8. . Emilio Jacinto – Magsaysay Avenue Intersection UP College of Human Kinetics 2.7 1.2 4. services and attractions Warning Signs 0 .Signs that give direction and must be obeyed Information/Direction Signs 4 .Signs that give information about direction and distance.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 . facilities. usually guiding drivers to destinations. Summary of the Items found in the Study Area Items Quantity Regulatory Signs 1 . 4 26.5 5.8 1.6 1.6 3 1.5 4. Magsaysay Avenue (Midblock) UP Dept of Military Science and Tactics 13.4 28.4 1.5 38 5.5 5 UP School of Urban and Regional Planning UP College of Social UP Center for Welfare and Community Women’s Studies Development Area Conditions . B.5 5 4.56 34.3 1. . The midblock consists of several access roads leading to several colleges.3 4 3.8 4. Signs that give information about direction and distance.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 . services and attractions Warning Signs 0 . Summary of the Items found in the Study Area Items Quantity Regulatory Signs 2 . facilities.Signs that give direction and must be obeyed Information/Direction Signs 3 . usually guiding drivers to destinations. 6 Waiting 3. The northern part of the intersection has a “No Entry” sign and there are time restrictions indicated in the road sign. There are areas in the intersection that provides access to the disabled.4 Ylanan St. . The waiting shed on the eastern side of the intersection has a ‘loading area’ for jeepneys.8 3.7 12.3 3 1. – Magsaysay Avenue Intersection 6.6 3.2 11.2 1. 1.05 5.3 6.25 1. C.3 15. Area Conditions . .4 Magsaysay St.36 8.5 1.5 Shed 7.4 Waiting Shed 2.3 1.45 1.36 7 4.6 1.36 1.36 1. Ylanan st.4 1. .2 3.5 11 0. Signs that give direction and must be obeyed Information/Direction Signs 3 . facilities.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 . Summary of the Items found in the Study Area Items Quantity Regulatory Signs 4 . usually guiding drivers to destinations. services and attractions Warning Signs 2 .Signs that give information about direction and distance.