Question

Which one of the following traffic survey schemes is most relevant when deciding on locating major 'routes' in a city?

• A. Traffic volume survey
• B. Origin and destination survey
• C. Speed survey
• D. Traffic capacity survey

Answer 1

The correct option is B Origin and destination survey

Origin and destination survey are useful:
- in locating major routes of city
- locate intermediate stops of public transport
- to understand travel patterns and characteristics
- provide input to travel demand model development,
- forecasting, and planning for area wide transportation infrastructure needs and services
- monitor progress in implementing transportation policies