The present study aims to analyze the conditions of identified parking lots in two medium sized cities of Tamil Nadu, namely Tiruchirapalli and Thanjavur, and suggest possible measures for improvement. Methods like parking space inventory survey, cordon count and parking usage control by patrol were used for data collection. The number of vehicles occupying the parking spaces at a specific period of time was determined. This count was taken at regular intervals over a time period spread over 9 am to 6 pm, in three sessions. The data collected was then analysed and peak values of the numbers of different types of vehicles was identified. Observations of the prevalent topographical conditions at the study locations were made and a few suggestions pertaining to maintenance, enhancement, improved efficiency and tariff were provided.
Road traffic junctions are potential locations for accidents especially when they are not provided with signal and completely uncontrolled. In the present paper, a T-junction located near Maisammaguda was identified as the study location. It was an uncontrolled road traffic junction with many conflicts and congestion, reducing the safety of students, faculty and other commuters. Near about ten professional colleges are located in this area, with heavy traffic flow during morning and evening peak hours. Traffic volume count was made as per IRC guidelines and signal timings were designed for the proposed signalized T Junction. Detailed phasing and timing plans were also arrived at separately for morning and evening peak hours. It is believed that the proposal if implemented will significantly reduce the number and severity of accidents at this location.
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