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Systems for traffic management are created to resolve vehicular flow issues on a specified number of roads. There are many instances which make traffic management a necessity. It may, for example, be a bad accident record or the concerns of residents that prompts an investigation. It is also possible that the Council implements a zonal method in resolving traffic issues. To deal with this, priority is given to the worst problems first. Potential schemes are assessed against the following policies:

*To achieve safe movement by reducing accident levels.

*To create favorable situations for developing the public transport system.

*To restrain traffic and safeguard the environment.

*To empower other disadvantaged sectors of society in using the roads.

*To reduce the impact of commuter parking.

*To protect the rights and welfare of pedestrians.

*To promote cycling.

However, before such techniques can be employed, the public must first be informed about it. A three week period is allowed for objections to be received. Whatever comments from the community are submitted will be studied and considered before the laws backing such methods are enacted. As the traffic policy making body, the Council will see to it that such rules are implemented accordingly by deploying the proper enforcing agencies, that may or may not be under its direct supervision.

Traffic Management Systems Models

Each of the techniques to be employed in the traffic management of roads is usually meant to solve particular situations. The following points are just some of the most commonly used traffic management solutions in many parts of the globe.

Speed Cushions

These are a form of speed control hump which are wide enough to allow a wide wheelbase vehicle to pass unhindered. The most common of these are road humps. However, because of the limitations on the road hump’s height, these are most effective only with cars - not larger vehicles like trucks. These are intended to overcome the objections of the Emergency Services and Bus Companies. They bring speed reduction measures to roads that would otherwise not have them introduced.

Throttles and Moveable Barriers

Chicanes and throttles are intended to reduce traffic speed by reducing the available roadway width throughout a short length.

*Chicanes provide a simple mechanism that forces automobiles to decrease speed.

*Throttles taper the thoroughfare and these are usually set up at points where pedestrians cross.

Kerb Build Outs

At some road junctions visibility is often reduced because of the shape of the road or because of parked cars. Building out the kerb onto the roadway can help solve this problem.Consequently, these help prevent smashes at the intersection. These do the same for pedestrians.Cars are forced to park further from a junction or crossing point.

Width Restrictions

Constricting the roads consequently limits the access of larger vehicles (such as trucks), from using portions of a route. This is implemented by putting large posts on the road, giving notice to the drivers and preventing these larger vehicles from physically fitting on the road. There must be an alternative route available for large vehicles, such as refuse collection vehicles.This sometimes limits their services to residential areas.