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No traffic signals were provided at the existing intersections and therefore
traffic congestion was happened as the result from random movement of peoples,
bicycles, bikes and cars at the intersections, which shows the danger from
the aspect of traffic safety. Planning and designing were conducted to
secure smooth traffic flow and safety of pedestrians by control with traffic
signals at the intersections. We planned traffic signal system based on
the survey of traffic volume and the full understanding of traffic alignment
learned from the site survey conducted. Japanese type traffic signal system
was introduced with the consent of the Government of Nepal.
(2) Scope of Work
Traffic Survey and Report, Traffic Signal Design, Design of Intersections
and Bills of Quantity
| Number of Intersections |
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13 locations |
(1) Summary
In the capital city of Nepal Kathmandu rapid increase of traffic worsen
the daily traffic congestion and made increase of traffic accidents, delay
of public transport and thus obstruct the smooth living life in the city
of Kathmandu. In addition to the obstructions air pollution induced by
the exhaust gas from the vehicles gave the serious environmental impact
to the inhabitants. Major cause of this problems was insufficiency of intersections
in the city of Kathmandu. Under the circumstances Government of Nepal decided
to improve the intersections.
PROJECT DATA
■ The Project for Improvement of Intersections in Kathmandu City
(2001, Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal)
