Structured Observation Checklist
Study Title:
Assessing the Impact of Transport Network Connectivity on Urban Traffic Flow Efficiency in
Township Ward, Thika
Observer’s Name: ____________________________________
Date: ____________________________________
Time Start: ____________
Time End: ____________
Weather Conditions: (e.g., Sunny, Cloudy, Raining, Dry Road, Wet Road)
SECTION A: SITE INFORMATION
Observation Point (Check and specify if needed):
☐ Blue Post Interchange (Specify approach/exit: ____________________)
☐ Thika Flyover / CBD Entry
☐ Engen Service Station Roundabout
☐ Kenyatta Highway (Segment: ____________________)
☐ Garissa Road (Segment: ____________________)
☐ General Kago Road
☐ Haile Selassie Road
☐ Near Thika Level 5 Hospital
☐ Near Thika Main Market
☐ Other (Specify): _______________________________________
Type of Area (Check):
☐ Major Interchange
☐ Main Arterial Road
☐ Local Feeder Road
☐ Commercial / CBD Area
☐ Residential Area
☐ Mixed-Use Area
☐ Other: _________________________
SECTION B: TRAFFIC FLOW CHARACTERISTICS
Rating Scale:
1 = Very Low / Very Smooth
5 = Very High / Very Severe
Notes (Specific observations, times,
Characteristic 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
examples)
Overall Traffic Volume ☐☐☐☐☐☐
Congestion Severity ☐☐☐☐☐☐
Queue Length (Avg. cars) ☐☐☐☐☐☐
Traffic Speed ☐☐☐☐☐☐
Vehicle Mix ☐☐☐☐☐☐
Traffic Discipline ☐☐☐☐☐☐
Effectiveness of Traffic
☐☐☐☐☐☐
Signals
SECTION C: ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE CONDITION
Rating Scale:
1 = Excellent
5 = Very Poor
Infrastructure Element 1 2 3 4 5 N/A Notes (Specific defects, locations, severity)
Road Surface ☐☐☐☐☐☐
Infrastructure Element 1 2 3 4 5 N/A Notes (Specific defects, locations, severity)
Road Markings ☐☐☐☐☐☐
Road Signage ☐☐☐☐☐☐
Drainage System ☐☐☐☐☐☐
Junction Design ☐☐☐☐☐☐
Road Width ☐☐☐☐☐☐
SECTION D: NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORT (NMT)
& PEDESTRIAN ENVIRONMENT
Rating Scale:
1 = Excellent / Very Safe
5 = Very Poor / Very Unsafe
Notes (Specific observations, behaviors,
NMT / Pedestrian Element 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
hazards)
Presence of Walkways /
☐☐☐☐☐☐
Sidewalks
Condition of Walkways ☐☐☐☐☐☐
Pedestrian Crossing Facilities ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Pedestrian Behavior ☐☐☐☐☐☐
Pedestrian Safety Perception ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
SECTION E: INFORMAL TRANSPORT & ROADSIDE
ACTIVITIES
Rating Scale:
1 = Very Organized / No Impact
5 = Very Disorganized / Significant Impact
Notes (Specific examples, locations,
Activity Element 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
frequency)
Informal Matatu Stages / Stops ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Informal Boda-boda Activity ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Roadside Vending /
☐☐☐☐☐☐
Encroachment
Illegal Parking ☐☐☐☐☐☐
SECTION F: OVERALL OBSERVATIONS AND
REMARKS
What are the most striking features or significant problems observed at this site?
