Advisers

Jinky A. Gutierrez, MSCrim

Discipline

Urban Planning And Transportation

Abstract

Traffic congestion remains a persistent urban problem that negatively affects mobility, public safety, and quality of life, particularly in densely populated areas of Metro Manila. This study aimed to identify the root causes of traffic congestion in Barangay Bagbag, Quezon City, as a basis for developing enhanced traffic management strategies. A quantitative descriptive research design was employed to analyze traffic congestion in terms of road obstructions, inefficient traffic management, and driver and commuter behavior. The study also examined whether significant differences existed in respondents’ assessments when grouped according to profile. A total of fifty (50) respondents participated in the study, consisting of twenty (20) public transportation drivers, twenty (20) commuters, and ten (10) traffic enforcers. Data were gathered using a structured survey questionnaire and analyzed through frequency and percentage distribution, weighted mean, and Kruskal–Wallis H Test. Respondents rated driver and commuter behavior as the most prominent contributor to traffic congestion, with the highest overall weighted mean of 3.83. Road obstructions followed with a weighted mean of 3.31, and inefficient traffic management had a weighted mean of 2.98. Frequently identified concerns included noncompliance with traffic rules, improper passenger loading and unloading, ongoing road construction, and large vehicles occupying substantial road space. The Kruskal–Wallis H test indicated significant differences in respondents’ assessments of road obstructions and inefficient traffic management across profile groups, while no significant difference was reported for driver and commuter behavior. Based on respondents’ assessments, the study recommends stronger enforcement of traffic rules, improved coordination among traffic authorities, regulation of roadside activities, and information campaigns promoting road-user discipline and cooperation. Because the study used a descriptive survey, the findings identify perceived contributors rather than empirically established root causes of congestion.

Keywords

Strategies, road obstruction, inefficient traffic management, driver and commuters behavior, traffic congestion