Traffic Engineering Course Code: 4360606

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (GTU)

Competency-focused Outcome-based Green Curriculum-2021 (COGC-2021)

Semester-VI

Course Title: Traffic Engineering

(Course Code: 4360606 )

Diploma programme in which this course is offered Semester in which offered

Civil Engineering 6th Semester

1. RATIONALE

Traffic engineering is a branch of civil engineering that uses engineering techniques to

achieve the safe and efficient movement of people and goods on roadways. Knowledge
and understanding of the basic concept of traffic Engineering is highly essential for the
engineers designing and executing the road laying projects in order to make road. Traffic
engineering plays a pivotal role in all facets of transportation, and given the ever-expanding
population and infrastructure developments. This includes the planning and implementation
of traffic control elements such as traffic sings, signals, and road markings to enhance safety
for both drivers and pedestrians. The course aims to cultivate expertise in conducting diverse
traffic surveys, deciphering and making sense of the collected data, and proposing solutions
in the form of traffic control devices. At diploma level, students are expected to perform
various traffic surveys, analyse traffic data and interpret the results appropriately in order
to apply their knowledge in designing good road transport systems.

2. COMPETENCY

The purpose of this course is to help the student to attain the following industry identified
competency through various teaching learning experiences:

• Execute the working and control of traffic engineering elements.

• Determine traffic requirements for road design after conducting the traffic surveys.

3. COURSE OUTCOMES (COs)

The practical exercises, the underpinning knowledge and the relevant soft skills associated
with this competency are to be developed in the student to display the following COs:
a) Analyze the road traffic characteristics.
b) Undertake various types of road traffic studies.
c) Use the relevant road traffic control devices.
d) Interpret traffic management system.

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e) Suggest preventive measures to avoid accidents by analyzing the traffic conditions at

site and maintain the road environment.
f) Aware about advanced technology in traffic engineering.

4. TEACHING AND EXAMINATION SCHEME

Teaching Scheme Total Credits Examination Scheme

(In Hours) (L+T/2+P/2)
Theory Marks Practical Marks Total
Marks
L T P C CA ESE CA ESE

3 - 2 4 30* 70 25 25 150

(*):Out of 30 marks under the theory CA, 10 marks are for assessment of the micro-project to
facilitate integration of COs and the remaining 20 marks is the average of 2 tests to be taken
during the semester for the assessing the attainment of the cognitive domain UOs required for
the attainment of the COs.
Legends: L-Lecture; T – Tutorial/Teacher Guided Theory Practice; P -Practical; C – Credit, CA -
Continuous Assessment; ESE -End Semester Examination.

5. SUGGESTED PRACTICAL EXERCISES

The following practical outcomes (PrOs) are the sub-components of the COs. Some of the PrOs
marked ‘*’ are compulsory, as they are crucial for that particular CO at the ‘Precision Level’ of
Dave’s Taxonomy related to ‘Psychomotor Domain’.

S. Practical Outcomes (PrOs) Unit Approx.

No. No. Hrs.
required

1 Identify the road traffic characteristics for any existing road. I 02*
2 Perform traffic volume study at intersection. II 04*
3 Carry out O-D Survey within area of your town/city. II 04*
4 Calculate at least eight examples based on spot speed study and II, 02*
signal cycle time. IV
5 Measure the spot speed on corridor of road way to analyze the II 02
percentile speed graphically.
6 Prepare a report of a field visit to any major road intersection in III 02
your locality to identify the type, working of traffic signals along
with your recommendations if any.

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7 Suggest the relevant vehicle parking system for your campus along II 02*
with your recommendations in the form of a report.
8 Prepare sketches for Traffic Sign-Regulatory, Warning and III 02*
Informatory sign.
9 Prepare sketches for Road marking - Pavement marking, Kerb IV 02*
marking, Object Marking and Reflector marking.
10 Prepare a report of a field visit to any urban road way to identify the IV, V 04*
road signs, corresponding markings on road, traffic island, road
intersection and existing street lighting system.
11 Draw the collision diagram for any case study of road accident. V 02*
Locate the points of conflicts in the diagram of a busy intersection
on a road in your locality.
12 Seminar - 04*
Total 28
Note
i. More Practical Exercises can be designed and offered by the respective course teacher to
develop the industry relevant skills/outcomes to match the COs. The above table is only a
suggestive list.
ii. The following are some sample ‘Process’ and ‘Product’ related skills(more may be
added/deleted depending on the course)that occur in the above listed Practical Exercises of
this course required which are embedded in the COs and ultimately the competency.

S. No. Sample Performance Indicators for the PrOs Weightage in %

For PrOs 8,9,11

1 Prepare drawing/sketches 40

2 Neatness, accuracy in work and drawings. 20

3 Notation in the given drawing and writing text. 20

4 Answer the questions. 10

5 Submission of drawing in time 10

Total 100

S. No. Sample Performance Indicators for the PrOs Weightage in %

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For PrOs 4

1 Calculate numerical based on given data. 40

2 Accuracy in calculation. 30

3 Answer the questions 20

4 Submission of example in time. 10

Total 100

S. No. Sample Performance Indicators for the PrOs Weightage in %

For PrOss1, 2, 3, 5,6,7,10

1 Participation in site visit/perform survey 30

2 Data collection during site visit/survey 20

3 Technical involvement during site visit/survey 20

4 Preparation and submission of report/survey data 20

5 Timely submission of report 10

Total 100

S. No. Sample Performance Indicators for the PrOs Weightage in %

For PrOs 12

1 Initiative, topic selection 20

2 Data Collection, preparation of presentation 30

3 Content of Presentation (Use of multi media) 20

4 Presentation (Body Language- Gesture, Posture etc.) 20

5 Answer the question 10

Total 100

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6. MAJOR EQUIPMENT/ INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED

These major equipments with broad specifications for the PrOs is a guide to procure them by
the administrators to usher in uniformity of practical in all institutions across the state.

S. No. Equipment Name with Broad Specifications PrO.No.

1 Computer system - with basic configuration -

7. AFFECTIVE DOMAIN OUTCOMES

The following sample Affective Domain Outcomes (ADOs) are embedded in many of the above
mentioned Cos and PrOs. More could be added to fulfil the development of this competency.
a) Work as a leader/a team member.
b) Follow safe practice on site.
c) Follow ethical practices.
d) Practice environmental friendly methods and processes. (Environment related)

The ADOs are best developed through the laboratory/field based exercises. Moreover, the level
of achievement of the ADOs according to Krathwohl’s ‘Affective Domain Taxonomy’ should
gradually increase as planned below:
i. ‘Valuing Level’ in 1st year ii. ‘Organization Level’
in 2nd year.
iii. ‘Characterization Level’ in 3rd year.

8. UNDERPINNING THEORY

Only the major Underpinning Theory is formulated as higher level UOs of Revised Bloom’s
taxonomy in order development of the COs and competency is not missed out by the students
and teachers. If required, more such higher level UOs could be included by the course teacher
to focus on attainment of COs and competency.

Unit Unit Outcomes (UOs) Topics and Sub-topics

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Unit – I 1a Describe the 1.1 Traffic engineering- Definition,

Fundamental characteristics of objects, scope
of Traffic road users in 1.2 Road user's characteristicsphysical,
Engineering 1b the given mental, emotional factors.
situation. Vehicular characteristics-width,
Describe the vehicular 1.3 length, height, weight,
1c characteristics for the speed, efficiency of breaks.
given situation.
1d Calculate reaction time of
Road characteristics-gradient,
driver in the given
situation.
curve of a road, design speed,
Explain the
1.4 friction between road and tyre
factors affecting
surface.
the reaction time for the
Reaction time-factors
given situation.
affecting reaction time. PIEV
1.5 Theory.

Unit Unit Outcomes (UOs) Topics and Sub-topics

Unit - II 2a Measure the traffic 2.1 Traffic Studies-types, purpose,

Traffic Studies volume for the given Information required for traffic
2b section of road. 2.2 studies.
Analyze Traffic volume Traffic volume study-
2c count data collected for definition, purpose, Methods of
the given road. collection of traffic volume count
Analyze spot speed study data (manual, automatic recorders,
data collected for the
2d 2.3 moving car method),
given road. representation and
Design, develop analysis of traffic data.
2.4
and suggest the Necessity of Origin and Destination
2.5
improvement for the study and its methods.
parking system at the given Speed studies-spot speed studies,
situation. and its presentation
Need and method of parking study.

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Unit– III 3a Classify traffic 3.1 Importance and general principal of

Traffic Control control devices. traffic control devices.
Devices 3b Interpret traffic Signs. 3.2 Different types of traffic sign as per
3c Design traffic signals for 3.3 IRC recommendation.
3d given intersection of road. Traffic Signals – Types of traffic
Classification of road signals with merit and demerits,
marking phasing of traffic signals.
3.4
Design of signal cycle time by Fix
time cycle, IRC method,
Approximate method, Webster’s
method.
3.5 Road marking - Pavement marking,
Kerb marking, Object Marking,
Reflector marking.

Unit – IV 4a Describe Traffic 4.1 Basic principles of traffic

Traffic management policy and 4.2 management.
Management 4b measures. Street furniture types - Roadway
4c Discuss street furniture. delineators, Hazard marker, Object
Explain traffic regulations marker, Speed breaker, Rumble
and traffic Geometrics. strips, Guard Rails, Safety Barriers,
Traffic Attenuators, Barricades and
4.3
channelizes
Traffic Regulations - Basic principle,
4.4 Scope, Traffic lows.
Traffic Geometrics - Intersection at
grade, Interchange, Traffic Island,
Terminal Facilities.

Unit Unit Outcomes (UOs) Topics and Sub-topics

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Unit – V Road 5a Analyze the 5.1 Road accidents-Definition, types

Accident and causes of accident (Collision and non-collision
Environment occurred and accidents), Causes, Prevention of
Suggest preventive 5.2 road accidents.
measures to avoid the 5.3 Reporting and recording of an
5b accidents on the given road 5.4 accident.
section. Collision and condition diagram.
5.5
Create awareness about Considerations regarding
the traffic rules and laws at road safety.
5c 5.6
selected location. Legislation and law enforcement
Suggest the street lighting education and propaganda.
system for the given road Street lighting-definition, sources
5d section. 5.7 necessity, types-luminaire, foot
Recommend the relevant 5.8 candle, lumen, factors affecting
5e type of trees for road side their utilization and maintenance.
plantation. Factors affecting visibility at night.
5f Justify the need of 5.9 Arboriculture- definition,
protecting the road side objectives, factors
plantation. affecting selection of type
Describe the methods of of trees.
protecting the road side Maintenance of trees-protection
plantation.
and care of road side trees.

Unit – VI 6a Discuss the role 6.1 Brief overview of Highway Traffic

Advancement of information Management System (HTMS),
in Traffic 6b technology in improving Intelligent Transportation System
Engineering traffic system. Know 6.2 (ITS).
technology used in traffic 6.3 Smart Traffic Management System
6c management (STMS) – Objective, Benefits.
system. Brief overview of technology used in
Discuss future of traffic traffic management system - IoT
management sensor.
Note: The UOs need to be formulated at the ‘Application Level’ and above of Revised Bloom’s
Taxonomy’ to accelerate the attainment of the COs and the competency.

9. SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION TABLE FOR QUESTIONPAPER DESIGN

Unit Unit Title Teaching Distribution of Theory Marks

No. Hours
R U A Total
Level Level Level Marks

I Fundamentals of Traffic Engineering 04 04 - - 04

II Traffic Studies 08 02 04 08 14

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III Traffic Control Devices 10 04 08 06 18

IV Traffic Management 10 04 06 08 18

V Road Accident and Environment 06 02 06 04 12

VI Advancements in Traffic Engineering 04 04 - - 04

Total 42 20 24 26 70

Legends: R=Remember, U=Understand, A=Apply and above (Revised Bloom’s taxonomy)

Note: This specification table provides general guidelines to assist student for their learning
and to teachers to teach and question paper designers/setters to formulate test
items/questions assess the attainment of the UOs. The actual distribution of marks at different
taxonomy levels (of R, U and A) in the question paper may vary slightly from above table.

10. SUGGESTED STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Other than the classroom and laboratory learning, following are the suggested studentrelated
co-curricular activities which can be undertaken to accelerate the attainment of the various
outcomes in this course: Students should conduct following activities in group and prepare
reports of about 5 pages for each activity, also collect/record physical evidences for their
(student’s) portfolio which will be useful for their placement interviews:

a) Prepare journals based on practical performed in laboratory.

b) Group discussion on traffic jams and related probable solutions in the city.
c) Undertake micro-projects.

11. SUGGESTED SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES (if any)

These are sample strategies, which the teacher can use to accelerate the attainment of the
various outcomes in this course:
a) Massive open online courses (MOOCs) may be used to teach various topics/sub topics.
b) Guide student(s) in undertaking micro-projects.
c) ‘L’ in section No. 4means different types of teaching methods that are to be employed
by teachers to develop the outcomes.
d) About 20% of the topics/sub-topics which are relatively simpler or descriptive in
nature is to be given to the students for self-learning, but to be assessed using
different assessment methods.
e) With respect to section No.11, teachers need to ensure to create opportunities and
provisions for co-curricular activities.
f) Guide students on how to address issues on environ and sustainability.

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12. SUGGESTED MICRO-PROJECTS

Only one micro-project is planned to be undertaken by a student that needs to be assigned to

him/her in the beginning of the semester. In the first four semesters, the micro-projects are
group-based. However, in the fifth and sixth semesters, it should be preferably be individually
undertaken to build up the skill and confidence in every student to become problem solver so
that s/he contributes to the projects of the industry. In special situations where groups have
to be formed for micro-projects, the number of students in the group should not exceed three.
The micro-project could be industry application based, internet-based,
workshopbased, laboratory-based or field-based. Each micro-project should encompass two or
more COs which are in fact, an integration of PrOs, UOs and ADOs. Each student will have to
maintain dated work diary consisting of individual contribution in the project work and give a
seminar presentation of it before submission. The total duration of the micro-project should
not be less than 16 (sixteen) student engagement hours during the course. The student ought
to submit micro-project by the end of the semester to develop the industry oriented COs. A
suggestive list of micro-projects is given here. This has to match the competency and the COs.
Similar micro-projects could be added by the concerned course teacher:
a) Prepare a model of traffic controlling devices.
b) Make posters showing traffic safety and awareness.
c) Prepare the charts showing different types of road signs.
d) Measure the spot speed on corridor of road way to analyze the percentile speed
graphically.
e) Prepare a report of a field visit to any major road intersection in your locality to
identify the type, working of traffic signals along with your recommendations.
f) Prepare a report of a field visit to any urban road way to identify the road signs
and corresponding markings on road.
g) Prepare a report on advanced road marking machinery and materials.
h) Perform traffic survey of busy road junction of city in groups and to suggest
measures for improvement.
i) Prepare a report of a field visit to any urban road to identify the traffic island along
with its sketch.
j) Undertake the process of planting, protecting and maintaining the trees along the
road.
k) Identify the existing street lighting system of any two types of roads.
l) Locate the points of conflicts in the diagram of a busy intersection on a major urban
road in your locality.
m) Identify the existing type of trees to suggest any relevant maintenance required.

13. SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES

S. Title of Book Author Publication with place, year and ISBN

No.

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1 Transportation Arora, N. L., Khanna Publishers, Delhi, 1996.ISBN:

Engineering 817319-0933.
2 Traffic Engineering and Kadiyali, L.R. Khanna Publishers, Delhi, 2001,ISBN:10:
Transport Planning 8185240779:
3 Transportation Vazirani, VN Khanna Publishers. Delhi, 2016
Engineering Vol. I & II Chaondola, SP ISBN: 9780128038185; 9780128038895

4 Traffic planning and Saxsena. SC Dhanpat Rai & Sons Delhi. 2016 ISBN-10:
design 8123913500
5 Indian Highways- IRC Journalmonthly IRC (Indian Road Congress), India, 1973,
Journal issue ISSN: 0376-7256
6 IRC:67- IRC --
2022,IRC:SP:552014,
IRC:SP-044,
IRC:53-2012

14. SOFTWARE/LEARNING WEBSITES

1. https://nptel.ac.in
2. https://www.mhi.com/products/transport/intelligent_transport_system_htms.html
3. https://morth.nic.in/sites/default/files/Finalized_Draft_AIS_140_regarding_Intelligent_Trans
portation_Systems_.pdf
4. https://indiaai.gov.in/article/role-of-iot-in-road-safety-and-traffic-management 5.
https://your.visum.ptvgroup.com/vision-traffic-suite-students-en

15. PO-COMPETENCY-CO MAPPING

Semester V Traffic Engineering (Course Code: )

POs and PSOs
PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7 PSO 1 PSO 2 PSO 3
Basic& Problem Design/ Engineering Engineering Project Lifelong (If
Discipline Analysis developm Tools, practices for Manageme learning need
specific ent of society, nt
Competency knowledg Experiment ed)
solutions ation sustainability
& Course Outcomes e &
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environment
Competency • Execute the working and control of traffic engineering elements.
• Determine traffic requirements for road design after conducting the tr
affic surveys.
COa) Analyze the road traffic
characteristics. 3 - - - 2 2 3

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COb) Undertake various

types of road traffic 3 3 2 2 3 3 3
studies.
COc) Use the relevant road
traffic control devices.
3 2 2 3 3 2 3

Cod) Interpret traffic

management system 3 2 - 2 3 3 3

COe) Suggest preventive

measures to avoid
accidents by analyzing
3 2 - 3 2 2 3
the traffic conditions at
site and maintain the
road environment.
COf) Aware about advanced
technology in traffic 2 2 2 2 2 2 3
engineering.
Legend: ‘3’ for high,‘2’ for medium, ‘1’ for low or ‘-’for the relevant correlation of each competency, CO, with PO/ PSO

16. COURSE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

GTU Resource Persons

S. Name and
Institute Contact No. Email
No. Designation
1 Shri C. B. Patel G.P. Ahmedabad 079-26301285 cbpatel@gpahmedabad.ac.in
2 Miss P. P. Patel G. P. Porbandar 0286-2220553 purvi2068@gmail.com

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