5th blog post-classification essay

      According to the World Book Encyclopedia, “Throughout most of history, transportation was extremely difficult. Prehistoric people travelled mainly on foot. They transported goods on their backs or heads or by dragging them along the ground. About 5000 B.C, people began to use animals to haul loads. By 3000 B.C., wagons and sailing vessels had been invented.” As we try to observe the history of transportation, improvements on vehicle were invented. However, the increasing population of vehicles affects the traffic condition on roads. Traffic congestion, traffic jams and traffic accidents occur. On the contrary, there are possible solutions to prevent or control having this problems and these include (1)Electronic Signs and Signals (2) Putting CCTVs (3) Road widening (4) Separate lanes for motorcyles and huge vehicles(e.g. trucks, buses, cars, jeepneys).

 

 Electronic Signs and Signals. Electronic signs and signals can help drivers determine if the lanes are two-way or one-way. It can also inform them if a road is traffic and which way is more convenient to pass by. It reduces delays because people receive accurate and reliable information on time.  The signage is changeable because it is now electronic. The traffic management department can change it instantly if a road is starting to have a heavy traffic.

Placing CCTVs.Placing CCTVs in different areas of Binan will help the officials to monitor the flow of the vehicles and if there is an accident occur. People or authorities can have an immediate response to the accident.

According to Traffic Management Technologies,

"CCTV monitoring will provide significant benefits to road users:

• Improved response to incidents by the emergency services. This will greatly contribute to minimizing the likelihood injuries of becoming fatalities at accident sites as the improved response time to providing critical medical care has a proven impact on reducing the likelihood of death from injury.
• Major incidents and congestion are effectively monitored and managed. Rapid and accurate incident detection can provide significant reductions in delays due to incidents. In addition, the chances of secondary incidents or accidents occurring are reduced, providing significant improvements to road safety.
• Rapid overview of network conditions provides up-to-the-minute information for traffic management services and the media. The provision of accurate and timely traffic information is one of the key functions of the traffic management operator. Cameras will allow strategic traffic management from the Traffic Management Centre. This will allow the online updating of signal timings to counter manage unforeseen events or incidents on the arterial network. This includes breakdowns and accidents. This provides a significant contribution not only to road safety, but also to personal safety for stranded motorists."

Road Widening. Roads should be widened so that the drivers can maximize their space when driving along the road and to have smooth flow of traffic. The ability of the vehicles to move freely are not limited. The local government should prohibit residents in using the public roads for parking their vehicles and selling on the streets because these add to the slow movement of cars.

Separate lanes for motorcycles and huge cars. Separate lanes for motorcycles and huge cars can prevent motorcycles from slipping in between cars that can also avoid traffic snarl-up along roads. Like in Metro Manila, there are specific lanes for motorcycles and buses. These also lessen the traffic accidents.

 References:
http://www.itsinternational.com/EasysiteWeb/getresource.axd?AssetID=46256&type=custom&servicetype=Inline&customSizeId=18
 http://www.awamiweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cctv-on-road.jpeg 
 http://www.tmtservices.co.za/proj-its.htm
http://www.heartythoughts.com/2010/07/better-infrastructure-for-better.html
http://www.kotse.com/home/index.php/forum/43-motoring-resource/6650-re-motorcycle-lane-on-c-5-okayed

5th Blog post(Comparison and Contrast)

 Biñan: During the 90's and in Present Time

       How Biñan did changed over the decades? Like what people say “There is no permanent in the world except change”. Many things changed from time to time. It is not always because we want it but we need it. However, this comes with great responsibility.

       During the 90’s, Biñan was filled with hectares of rice fields and few houses. In this place, people can feel the feeling of serenity because it is far from the noise of busy cities like Manila and Makati. In addition, it was rich with clean rivers where the residents swim, do fishing and wash their clothes. The water in the river was so clear that you can see the fish swim in it. Different trees and beautiful flowers are everywhere. Children climbed the trees to get some ripe fruit. The place was not yet urbanized that is why children used to stroll around the grassy places and fly kites.

       Nowadays, rice fields are converted into subdivisions. Properties started to be privatized by business entities.  The grassy place that seems a playground for the kids are gone. The clean river became polluted and the soil beside it is eroding. Tons of garbage are scattered along the rivers. It is also not suitable to do fishing anymore. The population grew so fast. Infrastructures and establishments are made to support the needs of the growing population. In contrast, some of the establishments did not undergo the process of proper urban planning that cause heavy traffic on the road.

       Although Biñan during the 90’s and in the present are totally different, there are beautiful things about this place that still exists such as trees and plants. Some communities in the area try to conserve and sustain it.  In making a change, every one of us should be responsible because there are advantages and disadvantages that we need to consider.