The specific objective of this study was to determine evaluation of road network performance using indicators such as road availability, road performance, traffic load, road serviceability, connectivity and safety for sub cities/networks in Addis Ababa and to make recommendations for policy makers to improve performance of road networks based on the outcome of the study.
These objectives were addressed by detail review of literatures about the subject matter and also by collecting relevant data which used for computation of the performance evaluation indicators in the results and discussion part. The trend change for some years for this performance indicator for the city is also assessed. In conclusion it is mentioned that currently the construction of new roads and maintaining the existing ones is increasing throughout years us we observe from the result but it needs more effort and successive evaluation of the road network performance to gain a good road network in the city.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 Statement of the problem
1.3 Objective of study
1.3.1. Research questions
2. Literature review
2.1. History of Addis Ababa City Roads Development
2.2. Transport Infrastructure and Services in Addis Ababa
2.2.1. Transport Infrastructure
2.2.2. Overall Planning of the Road Network in the city
2.2.3. Addis Ababa City Roads Development Program
2.2.4 Need to Improve Internal Connectivity and Access
2.3. World Bank road network overview
2.3.1. Review of Road sector
2.3.2. General trends in road network
2.3.3. Future consideration in road sector
2.4. An overview of Performance Measurement
2.4.1. Why Measure Performance?
2.4.2. Developing Performance Measures
2.5. An overview of transport network indicator
2.5.1. Some network indicators and measurements
2.6. Cases where performance evaluation indicators used for urban road networks
2.6.1. An evaluation of road network performance in Indonesia cities
2.6.2. Performance Measures for Road Networks: A case of Canadian cities Use
3. Research approach and methodology
3.1. Scope of research
3.2. Methodology
4. Data collection and analysis
4.1. Data Collection Techniques
4.2. Collected Data
4.3. Data analysis
5. Results and Discussion
6. Conclusion and recommendation
6.1. Conclusion
6.2. Recommendations
Research Objectives and Topics
The primary goal of this research is to evaluate the performance of the road network in Addis Ababa by analyzing indicators such as road availability, traffic load, serviceability, connectivity, and safety, in order to provide data-driven recommendations for policy makers to enhance the city's transport infrastructure.
- Analysis of road network structure and development history in Addis Ababa.
- Evaluation of performance metrics including road density, serviceability, and traffic load.
- Assessment of road safety and the impact of road infrastructure on accident trends.
- Application of the Beta index to analyze road network connectivity across different sub-cities.
Excerpt from the Book
2.4.1 Why Measure Performance?
The ultimate purpose of measuring performance is to improve transportation services for customers (7). Within that simple statement, two important emphases are contained: one regarding customers and the second regarding improving services. Both of these emphases underlie most of the reasons cited in the literature for the increasing importance of performance measurement to transportation agencies.
In an OECD review of performance indicators for the road sector (OECD, 2000), the authors observed that in the past, the expectations for public administrations were fairly straightforward. The dominant objective was to deliver services to the public at minimum cost. However, public administrations are now expected to meet service level targets at reduced costs and to develop mechanisms for customer feedback. In general, public administrations now operate in an environment in which there is a much greater emphasis on customers. Meeting customers’ needs drives business for public sector as well as private sector agencies. That focus on customers has made the assessment of agencies’ performance more complex and has been a trigger for the study and application of objective performance measurement.
Discussing the customer focus during the 2000 Transportation Research Board conference on performance measures, Pickrell and Neumann (2001) explained that publicly-funded agencies have come under increasing pressure to be accountable to the public – the owners and customers of the agencies and the transportation systems they deliver. In fact, the need to be accountable to the public is the reason most commonly offered in the literature for performance measurement. There is a growing expectation that the public should be advised on the performance of the transportation system upon which it depends. As well, there is a need to report how public funds are used to maintain the system and the effect of expenditures upon it. Performance measurement is essential to that process.
Summary of Chapters
1. Introduction: This chapter provides the background of Addis Ababa, defines the research problem regarding the city's road network, and outlines the specific objectives and research questions.
2. Literature review: This section covers the historical development of Addis Ababa's roads, existing transport infrastructure, World Bank perspectives on global road networks, and theoretical foundations for performance measurement.
3. Research approach and methodology: This chapter defines the scope of the study and details the research methodologies, including the specific quantitative indicators used to evaluate the road network.
4. Data collection and analysis: This chapter outlines the techniques used to gather secondary and primary data from government offices like AACRA and the Transport Office, and describes the data arrangement for analysis.
5. Results and Discussion: This chapter presents the calculation and analysis of the selected performance indicators, discussing trends in road density, serviceability, traffic load, and safety.
6. Conclusion and recommendation: This chapter synthesizes the study's findings, provides policy recommendations for future road network improvements, and notes the limitations and directions for future research.
Keywords
Road Network, Performance Evaluation, Addis Ababa, Road Density, Traffic Load, Road Serviceability, Road Safety, Connectivity, Beta Index, Infrastructure Planning, Transport Policy, Urban Mobility, Road Maintenance, Data Analysis, Sustainable Transport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core purpose of this thesis?
The primary purpose is to evaluate the performance of Addis Ababa's road network using standardized transport indicators to identify areas for improvement and guide future policy and development.
What are the central themes of the research?
The research focuses on transport infrastructure, road network planning, performance measurement, connectivity, and the relationship between urban growth and road transport efficiency.
What is the main research objective?
The main objective is to assess the road network's performance in Addis Ababa using specific indicators like density, serviceability, and connectivity, and to generate recommendations for local authorities.
Which scientific methods are applied?
The study employs an analytical and quantitative research approach, utilizing secondary data from governmental bodies such as AACRA and the Transport Office, while applying indices like the Beta index for connectivity.
What does the main part of the work cover?
The main body examines historical road development, analyzes current network performance metrics, reviews international benchmarking data, and discusses the challenges regarding traffic safety and congestion.
Which keywords characterize this work?
Key terms include Road Network, Performance Evaluation, Addis Ababa, Road Density, Connectivity, and Sustainable Transport.
What is the significance of the Beta index in this research?
The Beta index is used as a quantitative measure of connectivity in the road network to determine the directness of links and the overall density of the road junctions across different sub-cities in Addis Ababa.
How does the author propose to improve road network performance?
The author recommends that the Addis Ababa City Roads Authority (AACRA) should frequently modify master plans, adopt data-driven performance evaluations, improve road maintenance, and prioritize engineering designs that specifically address road safety issues.
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- Yonas Minalu Emagnu (Author), 2018, Performance evaluation of Addis Ababa City Road Network, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/435444
