01506614

Component

Continued growth in both the permanent and pilgrim populations of Makkah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is placing considerable strain on transport systems and the ability of the city to support the movement of people and goods. This is causing traffic congestion especially in the arterial roads. Umm Al-Qura Road is one of the highest-capacity urban roads in Makkah. This study evaluates the current situation on this road using micro-simulation techniques, with the purpose of providing viable alternatives to develop more efficient and effective solutions for the current and future traffic. The paper provides the engineers and managers of Makkah's road network with proper tools to assess and deal with the traffic congestion. Furthermore, the results presented herein doesn't only affect the people of Makkah, but also the millions of Muslim pilgrims who visit the city every year.

This paper was sponsored by TRB committee AHB10 Regional Transportation Systems Management and Operations. Alternate title: Evaluation of Road Transportation Improvement Plan for Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

01503729

14-1121

English

12p

2014

Transportation Research Board 93rd Annual Meeting

Digital/other

Figures; Photos; References; Tables

Alternatives analysis; Arterial highways; Congestion management systems; Measures of effectiveness; Microsimulation; Urban highways

Mecca (Saudi Arabia)

Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning

Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 2014 Paper #14-1121

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Jan 27 2014 2:26PM