A theoretical overview on effects of road humps on traffic speed, noise and volume in improving residential living environment

Bachok, Khairun Sarah Radhiah and Kadar Hamsa, Abdul Azeez and Mohamed, Mohd Zin and Ibrahim, Mansor (2015) A theoretical overview on effects of road humps on traffic speed, noise and volume in improving residential living environment. In: The 11th International Conference of Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies (EASTS 2015), 11th-14th September 2015, Cebu, Philippines. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

This paper is part of an ongoing study that aims to analyse the effectiveness of road humps as a traffic calming measure in improving the living environment. It contains a review of how different road hump installations affect traffic speed, noise and volume. The findings are that differences in hump height and spacing are factors in influencing the speed selection by drivers. There are also uncertainties in regards to the effects of road humps on traffic noise levels, while road humps are effective in reducing the traffic volume only if more attractive alternative routes are available. Gaps identified in the previous studies are the consideration of road geometrics sample sizes, seasonal periods and development changes in before-and-after studies. Further studies should be conducted on the effects of road humps on traffic speed, noise and volume in consideration of the gaps identified from previous studies.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (UNSPECIFIED)
Additional Information:	3877/46078
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Road Humps, Traffic Calming, Traffic Speed, Traffic Noise, Traffic Volume, Living Environment
Subjects:	N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA9000 Aesthetics of cities. City planning and beautifying > NA9053.R4 City planning
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Urban & Regional Planning
Depositing User:	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Azeez Kadar Hamsa
Date Deposited:	23 Dec 2015 14:18
Last Modified:	04 Jan 2018 16:26
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/46078

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