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Iligan City
by
Senario, Michelle F.
March 2019
The Perception of the Citizen of Iligan on the Construction of
Flyovers
Iligan City
High School
by
Senario, Michelle F.
March 2019
St. Michael’s College
Basic Education Department
Brgy. San Miguel, Iligan City
Tel. # (063) 221-7134
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Ms.Princess Lapas
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Date of Defense School Principal
Title: THE PERCEPTION OF THE CITIZENS OF ILIGAN ON THE
CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER
Author: June Mark L. Balos, John Vincent R. Burlas, Maria Alyssa D.
Magallon, Sittie Farmidah C.Mangondato, Leslie Kate B. Segura,
Michelle F. Senario, Adrian Ace S. Ungang
Adviser: Princess Lapas
No. of Pages:
Host Institution: Saint Michael’s College
Address, Region: Iligan City, Region X
Abstract
This study sought to investigate and understand how the flyovers can
reduce traffic congestion. This research focuses on the perception of the
citizens of iligan on the construction of flyover. The “New Theory for Traffic
Engineering” by New Urban was the researchers basis for this study.
Descriptive method was used in this study which involved interpretation
and analysis of the gathered data about the Perception of the Citizens of
Iligan on the Construction of Flyovers. The instruments used to obtain the
data were interview questionnaire for the profile of the respondents which
compromised their name, age, sex, and profession/occupation; and a
survey questionnaire that helps the researchers to know the perception of
the citizens of Iligan on the construction of flyovers.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This would not be possible without the help and support of the people
who gave their time and guidance for the completion of this study.
To the one who loves unconditionally, Almighty Father, for giving the
researchers hope and strength every time they felt like giving up.
To Almighty God
To our Parents
Introduction
alike. A contemporary issue that has been a problem for many decades
modern world and in this realization, many people such as elites, scholars
and solutions in order to solve the never-ending traffic. And since then,
congestion. Methods like widened roads, bus lanes, tunnels, car parks,
advantage and a formidable solution for the never-ending traffic for the
commissioner when he received the bad news: The 1903 bridge, which
span or repair it. Replacement did not strike Schwartz as the right thing to
do. "Had we decided to replace the bridge, New York would have had to
both sides of the East River and put even more cars and trucks on
Manhattan streets." The feds wanted to do just that. The bridge did not fit
out the safest part of the bridge was the narrowest part—even though its
lanes there were far short of the standard, recommended 12-foot lane
drivers are more careful when lanes are narrow. Although the bridge was
saved along with (what is now) billions of dollars’ worth of homes and
The incident was quickly forgotten, except by Schwartz. At least since the
that wide streets, lacking in nearby obstacles like trees, parked cars, and
Conceptual Framework
all the citizens in terms of name, profession, status, age and sex. The
dependent variable consists of the advantages and disadvantages of
1.1 Name
1.2 Age
1.3 Sex
1.4 Profession
From the foregoing statement of the problem, this null hypothesis will
be tested:
are as follows:
school.
The Teachers. Like the students, the teachers who might be living a
great distance from the school can easily travel and avoid traffic
congestion problem.
The Parents. As for the parents, flyovers will be a great help, for they
will not be facing the hassle on going to work. Also, this study will aid the
College.
how traffic and roads work so their opinions are highly valued and
of flyovers.
citizens about flyovers. The data that will be gathered will be from 50
certain rights or has been given certain rights because of having lived
there.
The citizens of Iligan will be the respondents in this study and also the
caused by a multiple reason. These includes too many cars for the
roadway; obstacle on fine road causing a blockage; and traffic signals out
of sync.
traffic congestion.
congestion.
Chapter 2
This study presents the related literature and studies relating to the
Related Literature
usage have continued rapid growth into recent days including in Banda
aims to analyze the traffic impact due to flyover’s construction. The study
was conducted at three corridors which are considered as the most
Teuku Muhammad Hasan Rd., Prof Ali Hasyimi Rd., Tgk. Imum Lueng
Bata Rd. The findings from the analysis revealed that the traffic loading
Hasan Rd. and Prof. Ali Hasyimi Rd., respectively. Furthermore, the
results of the level of service (LOS) analyses show that dropped in LOS
Rd. and Prof. Ali Hasyimi Rd. (S. Sugiarto, T. Miwa, and T. Morikawa,
2019).
of flyovers and skywalks in Mumbai over the past 20 years has been part
and ‘formal’ are actively produced and imagined against each other
through material practices and procedures, and the central role of urban
flyover) is simulated to obtain the density, flow, speed and delay. The
performance measures are then obtained for the network without flyover
using the same traffic load. From the result comparison it is found that
with the flyover the flow and speed at major links has increased, although
additional links to and from the Gulshan Mohakhali connecting road. The
improvements are noticed. At every major link flow and speed has
not only puts negative effects on our trade and commerce but also acts as
the source of air and sound pollution. So, reducing traffic congestion is
the crying need of the citizen of Dhaka city. To reduce the traffic
Although, this project, which connects the northern and southern portion
of Dhaka city aims to reduce traffic congestion, the condition of the traffic
below the flyover has not been improved. Throughout the study, total
volume of traffic using the flyover in different days and time has been
analyzed and the velocity of each vehicle along with the perceptions of the
Barua,2018).
Chapter 3
RESEARCH METHODS
which includes the respondents, the locale of the study, the research
Research Design
The Descriptive Research design was used to gather the data and to
of Flyovers”
and is also known for its three core values of faith, excellence, and service.
The Respondents
The respondents of this study are the citizens from Iligan City. The
researchers got the total number of respondents who will answer the
Sampling Procedure
This study will non-probability sampling design where the odds of any
The researchers asked first the approval from the school head to allow
letter that mentions the title and the purpose of the research address to
the respondents in order to let them understand the goal of the paper.
Then they will gather the respondent demographic profile namely their
name (optional), age, sex, and the profession. Then the researchers will
The main instrument that is used in the data gathering is the survey
researchers also used the library and the internet, for some information
that will be used as a basis for conducting a survey. The questionnaire will
In the analysis of the data of the study, the researcher employed the
following statistical tools, which are the frequency and the percentage.
determine the number of the respondent’s position out of the total number
of items utilize in the study. This was also used in the demographic profile
of the respondents.
amount of time. In this study this was use in order to get the majority
𝑓
𝑝 = 𝑛 x 100
Where:
p = percentage
f = frequency
n =total number of respondents
CHAPTER 4
flyovers.
This chapter has two parts: (1) the profile of the respondents in terms
for.
Problem 1
Respondent’s Profile
Profession
Student 32 64
Teacher 4 8
Driver 4 8
Employee 1 2
Guidance Staff 1 2
Nurse 1 2
Worker 2 4
Personnel 1 2
Staff 1 2
No Profession 3 6
Total 50 100
100% from Iligan City. The researchers found out that 32 (64%) of the
Analysis
Problem No. 2
To avoid traffic 11 22
To reduce traffic 32 64
congestion
Reduce risk/accident 7 14
Total 50 100
(What do you think is the help of having a flyover?). 22%, 64% and 14% of
the respondents says that having a flyover helps to avoid traffic; reduces
Less number of 15 30
cars/vehicles
More space 15 30
Reduce horizontal 3 6
curvature
Safety system 1 2
Cannot reduce risk of 4 8
road accidents
1 don’t know 2 4
Total 50 100
The table 4.3 shows the responses of the citizen of Iligan City on
accidents?). There are 30%, another 30%, 6%, 12%, 8%, 2%, and 8% of
because it causes less number of cars and /or vehicles; it provides more
people which lessen risk of accidents; and a safety system which ensures
safety of the people. On the other hand, there are 8% of respondents said
Problem no. 3
Table 4.4 Responses of citizens of Iligan Question no. 3 (Do you agree
It depends 6 12
TOTAL 50 100
The table no. 4.4 shows the response of the citizen of Iligan to the question
no.4 (Do you agree that traveling on a flyover is a time saving technique?)
84% of the respondents said yes;12% of the respondents said it depends;
and 4% of the respondents doesn’t have any response about it.
Table 4.5 Responses of citizens of Iligan Question no. 3 (Do you agree
that flyover have a big help to the economic growth?)
I don’t know 2 4
Total 50 100
The table no. 4.5 shows the response of the citizen of Iligan to question
no.5 (Do you agree that flyover have a big help to the economic growth? )
44% of the respondents said yes; specifically on the importation and
exportation of products on the City; 14 % of the respondents said no,
saying that it is expensive and needs a wider area; another 2% and 32% of
the respondents said yes because it lessen accidents and it lessen traffic
problems. 4% f the respondents said yes without any reason. And 4% of
the remaining respondents said they don’t have any idea about it.
Problem no. 4
Time saving 2 4
I don’t know 6 12
Total 50 100
The table 4.6 shows the response of the citizen of Iligan on the question
no. 4. (How can Flyover reduces traffic congestion problem?) 84% of the
respondents said that it provides additional road; 4% of the respondents
said that traveling on a flyover is a time saving technique; and 12% f the
respondents said they don’t know.
CHAPTER 5
Summary
difficult the issue, traffic congestion is, to the daily activities of the citizens
difficulties confronted by us. And with a mindset for a solution, ideas bore
The question is, how effective is it for the citizens of Iligan City
1. The researchers found out, based from the result of their profession
congestion.
Conclusion
From the findings of the study, the researchers conclude that most of
the respondents have the same perceptions with regards to flyovers. The
citizens of Iligan are frustrated due to the traffic they are experiencing. On
feedbacks while some were negative. Mostly of the answers said that
flyovers are helpful for it reduces traffic congestion while some said that it
is not helpful in the economic growth for it is expensive and needs a wider
area.
Recommendation
To the Government
Traffic congestion not only affects the drivers but also has a lot of
To the Citizen
different places without any trouble and people could save their precious
time.
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