Road Traffic Management System Particularly in

Nunez Extension

Presented to the Faculty of the College of Information and

Computing Science
Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Subject of

CSPC 102 (Software Engineering 2) Bachelor of Science in
Information Technology

By:
Hibone, Sweet Cathy Diana S.
Macansantos, Rodney M.
Umbong Shan Kaizer D.
Viliran, Armina A.

Mr. Adrian Martin, MIT

Adviser

June 2023
 CHAPTER I

1. Introduction

Road Traffic Management Systems (TMS) is a software to manage traffic flows and the effects
of congestion on the roading network. Road Traffic Management Systems do this by addressing
the traffic management effects of accidents and slow-moving or queuing vehicles, and planned
events. Road Traffic Management Systems include ramp signaling, dynamic lane management,
variable speed limits, incident detection, vehicle-activated signs, and adaptive traffic signal
control. Many of the systems are usually integrated to gain maximum benefit. Managing the
allocation of road space is an important concept that is becoming increasingly relevant as it is not
feasible or cost-effective to continue to accommodate the growth of urban traffic. It is widely
acknowledged that a large part of added road capacity is often quickly absorbed by ‘induced’
demand.

1.1 Project Context

Road Traffic Management Systems collect and analyze driving information of vehicles in the
area, perform the optimal traffic signal control in accordance with the constantly changing road
traffic situation, and provide useful traffic information to drivers based on the data collected.
Ensuring a smooth traffic flow by shortening the driving time of vehicles and reducing the
number of times vehicles come to a halt will lead to benefits such as a reduction in road traffic
accidents and a decrease in air pollution, which will in turn make a significant contribution to a
safe and comfortable road traffic environment.

1.2 Purpose and Description

The system will provide a user-friendly interface for the users to see the relevant information,
such as the time, location, and details of the heavy traffic and possible planned events that may
be affected by the event. The system will also allow users to know the speed limits, incident
detection, vehicle-activated signs, and adaptive traffic signal control. The system will store the
information or data in a database and allow authorized law enforcement personnel to access them
for further understanding. The system will also generate automatic notifications to the users
about queuing vehicles. The project will involve designing and implementing a database to store
the information and user data, creating a web-based interface for the users to have access, and
developing an administrative interface for law enforcement agencies to access and manage the
system. The project will also involve testing and debugging the system to ensure its reliability
and security.

1.3 Objectives

The objective of this project is to develop a consisting of subsystems aimed at providing traffic
information, supporting safe driving, and emergency actions, enhancing efficiency on mobility
and distribution logistics, and assisting pedestrians. Road Traffic Management System provides
permanent control across the network, automatically sets routes for vehicles and logs vehicles’
movements as well as detects and solves potential conflicts.

Specific Objectives

This research aims to see the use of road traffic management systems and identify the advantages
and challenges associated with their use. Specifically, the research aims to:

 Better automatic control and regulation using very sophisticated algorithms

 Increase punctuality and quality of service
 All-inclusive features for the management of traffic
 Implemented features are proven in real operation
 Optimal availability and safety

1.4 Significance of the Study

The study of road traffic management systems is significant for several reasons:

 Data management and big data issues – Road traffic Management Systems need to
handle a huge amount of data. Therefore, a standardization in data representation needs to
 be employed, as many problems may arise if each source employs an independent
measurement and formatting.
 Traffic condition representation and hazard identification - The knowledge acquired
from it needs to be represented in a correct way to represent the real traffic condition,
otherwise, it may incur false positives or the wrong information. In this way, the key
challenge is how to converge many different pieces of information into a single traffic
condition representation.
 Alternative route guidance - Suggesting and computing alternative routes to avoid
traffic hazards are better ways to improve overall traffic efficiency.
 Security and privacy - Ensuring information privacy and security in road traffic
management systems is essential for all involved people, transit agencies, government,
and so on. Since the data may contain personal information and can track people and
vehicles, one key challenge is the action of malicious entities which can add or change
messages generated by services, generating issues such as fake warning messages.

1.5 Scope and Limitations

The scope of a Traffic Road Management System (TRMS) generally involves the monitoring,
control, and optimization of traffic flow on road networks. It aims to improve the efficiency,
safety, and overall management of traffic. However, like any system, TRMS has its own
limitations and considerations.

Scope

•Traffic monitoring: TRMS includes the deployment of various monitoring devices such as
traffic cameras, sensors, and loop detectors to collect real-time data on traffic conditions. This
data can be used to analyze traffic patterns, identify congestion, and make informed decisions.

•Traffic control: TRMS allows for the implementation of control measures such as traffic
signals, variable message signs, and lane management systems. These tools help regulate traffic
flow, optimize signal timings, and provide information to drivers.

•Incident management: TRMS facilitates the detection and response to traffic incidents such as
accidents, breakdowns, or road hazards. It helps in coordinating emergency services, redirecting
traffic, and minimizing disruptions.
•Traffic data analysis: TRMS enables the analysis of traffic data collected over time. This
analysis can reveal insights into traffic patterns, congestion hotspots, peak hours, and seasonal
variations. It assists in making informed decisions for infrastructure planning, capacity
expansion, and traffic management strategies.

•Integration with other systems: TRMS can be integrated with other transportation systems, such
as public transportation, emergency services, and intelligent transportation systems. This
integration enables coordinated management and facilitates the sharing of data between different
entities.

Limitations

•Infrastructure constraints: The effectiveness of TRMS depends on the availability and quality of
the supporting infrastructure, including traffic monitoring devices, communication networks, and
control systems. Insufficient or outdated infrastructure can limit the system's capabilities.

•Limited coverage: TRMS is typically implemented in urban or high-traffic areas, where the
need for traffic management is more pronounced. However, it may not be feasible to implement
the system comprehensively in all regions due to financial constraints or lack of resources.

•Reliance on data accuracy: TRMS heavily relies on accurate and up-to-date data for effective
decision-making. Any errors in the data collection process or inaccuracies in the data itself can
affect the system's performance and decision outputs.

•Human factors: TRMS interacts with human drivers, who may not always follow the
recommended routes or traffic regulations. Non-compliance, driver errors, or unpredictable
behavior can impact the system's ability to achieve optimal traffic management.

1.6 Definition of Terms

Emergency- a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.

Incident Detection- is the process of identifying threats by actively monitoring assets and finding
an anomalous activity

Notification- predefined messages sent by email without any user interaction.

Traffic hazards- a situation that compels road users suddenly to change direction or speed or to
stop in order to avoid danger

User-friendly interface - is an interface that is created for a specific group of people or without a
clear target audience, but is aimed at maximum user convenience.
 Chapter II

Review of Related Literature / System

This chapter presents the related literature and studies after the thorough and in-depth search

done by the researchers. This contains all the information gathered from the internet and other

related materials. This will help the readers to understand the study and serve as their guide for

future references. The given related literature came from foreign and local literature, as well as

foreign and local related systems to provide broader knowledge.

Related Systems/Study

1.

Road Transport Management System: RTMS is an industry–led, government-supported,

voluntary, self-regulation scheme that encourages consignees, consignors & road transport
operators to implement a management system that demonstrates compliance with Road
Traffic Regulations and contributes to preserving road infrastructure, improving road safety
& increasing productivity.

2.

Smart Traffic Management System for Traffic Control using Automated Mechanical and
Electronic Devices: In this study, an enhanced traffic control and monitoring framework
has been proposed in the present article that performs quick information transmission and
their corresponding action. In the projected approach, under a Vehicular Ad-hoc Network
(VANET) scenario, the mobile agent-based controller executes a congestion control
algorithm to uniformly organize the traffic flow by avoiding congestion at the smart
traffic zone. It exhibits other unique features such as the prevention of accidents, crime,
driver flexibility, and security of the passengers. Simulation carried out using the Ns2
simulator shows encouraging results in terms of better performance to control the delay
and prevent any accident due to profound congestion up to a greater extent.
3.

Traffic management systems: A classification, review, challenges, and future

perspectives: In this study, modern societies can rely on traffic management systems to
minimize traffic congestion and its negative effects. Traffic management systems are
composed of a set of applications and management tools to improve the overall traffic
efficiency and safety of transportation systems. Furthermore, to overcome such issues,
the traffic management system gathers information from heterogeneous sources, exploits
such information to identify hazards that may potentially degrade traffic efficiency, and
then provides services to control them. With this question in mind, this article presents a
classification, review, challenges, and future perspectives to implement a traffic
management system
 4.

Traffic Management System: In this study, Road networks are observed in terms of their
components of accessibility, connectivity and traffic density, level of service,
compactness, and density of particular roads. Level of service is a measure by which the
quality of service on transportation devices or infrastructure is determined, and it is a
holistic approach considering several factors regarded as measures of traffic density and
congestion rather than the overall speed of the journey (Mannering, Walter, and Scott,
2004

2.6 Synthesis (Table of Comparison)

Features: Road Traffic K2 Traffic City Traffic Polo Map Road Traffic
Management
Information Engineering Management
System
System Particularly
in Nunez
Extension

Log in/Log     
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Dashboard     
Traffic  
detection
road
Road maps   
information
Traffic 
violation
complaints
Feedback 
form

Chapter III

Technical Background

3.1 Technologies that be partly used for developing the system

The technologies that we use for developing systems are Laptops, monitors, and routers these

are the hardware while the software that we used are Visual Studio, Xampp, PHP, HTML, CSS,

MySQL this are part that we used for developing our system.

3.2 Technologies to be used for implementing the system

The technology that we use for implementing the system are Desktop, Laptop, and Router this

are part that they will use for managing the booking system.