Assessment of the Traffic Problems in Dinalupihan, Bataan

a Basis for the Design of Two-Storey Steel Jeepney Terminal

Vitto, Ralph Lourence C. - Roque, Lee Ann R. – Bautista, Anna Rose C. – Guinto, Jonel M. – Lime,
Jasfer P. – Cortez, Aisonn C.

I. INTRODUCTION

Transport terminals are at the very center of critical issues in economic, political,
urban, and other geographic subfields, and deserve much more attention. Terminals plays a
vital role in developing country imagine the world without terminals, increase in volume
of passengers, increase in volume of the vehicles one cannot fully appreciate how
globalization works without understanding how terminals operate as the linchpins of global
economy. [1]

According to the book “The Geography of Transportation Systems” Transportation,

Economy and Society Transport systems are closely related to socio-economic changes. The
resilience of people and levels of territorial accessibility are at the core of this relationship.
Economic opportunities are likely to arise where transportation infrastructures are able to
answer mobility needs and insure access to markets and resources.

Transportation in urban areas is highly complex because of the modes involved, the
drove of origins and destinations, and the amount and variety of traffic. Traditionally, the
focus of urban transportation has been on passengers as cities were viewed as locations of
utmost human interactions with intricate traffic patterns linked to commuting, commercial
transactions and leisure/cultural activities.

Since transportation is such an imperative part of contemporary society, equipped for

delivering noteworthy advantages, yet offering ascend to many negative externalities, proper
approaches should be contrived to expand the advantages and limit the burdens. [2]
 Assessment of traffic or Transport Assessment is to evaluate or assess the effects of
improvement on the transport network and distinguish sensible arrangements. With couple of
exemptions, all developments result in changes to vehicle as well as person on pedestrian
developments. To promote more efficient use of investment in transportation infrastructure,
that will help to prevent traffic and to promote road safety. [3]

Steel is an adaptable building material, which has prompted its consideration in about
each phase of the development procedure from framing and floor joists, to roofing materials.
Here are a portion of the principle benefits that make auxiliary steel such a solid decision.

In a study conducted by American Institute of Steel Construction, In 1980, 10 man-

hours were required to produce a single ton of steel. Today that same ton of structural steel
requires substantially less than a single man-hour." Thus, these cost savings can be being
passed on to the consumer.

Time is very important in every aspects of life but here in design of steel time is
equaled by money. But it seems like this millenial era of ours has made it so that every
clients wants their building to come in under budget and ahead of schedule. In addition to
project time and budget issues, a faster construction timeline also reduces the amount of time
your construction project impedes traffic, affects the flow into and out of surrounding
businesses and any water or utility disruptions to nearby buildings. [4]

According to Steel Recycling Institute 80 million tons of steel are recycled each year,
making it the world's most recycled product. Since 1990, the steel industry has reduced
energy intensity per ton of steel produced by 28% and CO2 emissions by 35% per ton of
steel shipped. Reductions in energy use and CO2 emissions are rapidly reaching the limits
defined by the laws of physics. Steel is one of the most sustainable building materials in the
world. The steel industry has embraced a common sense approach that reducing its impact on
the environment is not only the right thing to do, but it also makes economic sense. [5]
 Steel structures' almost unrivaled ability to withstand high winds, heavy snow loads,
fire and seismic activities, combined with their resistance to pests and decay, insurance
companies often offer lower premiums on policies underwritten for metal buildings.
Faster construction times means fewer interest payments to the lender, who typically requires
that interest-payments are made through the duration of the construction process.

[1] Goetz, A.R. and J-P Rodrigue (1999) “Transport Terminals: New Perspectives”
[2] “The geography of transport system” 4th edition. Jean-Paul Rodrigue (2017), New York:
Routledge, 440 pages. ISBN 978-1138669574
[3]http://www.tii.ie/tii-library/land-use-planning/Transport-Assessment-
GuidelinesMay2014.pdf (10:30)
[4] https://www.whirlwindsteel.com/blog/bid/407580/7-advantages-of-structural-steel-frame-
construction (11:14pm)