Performance evaluation of Addis Ababa City Road Network

Master's Thesis , 2018 , 82 Pages , Grade: 3.3

Geography / Earth Science - Demographics, Urban Management, Planning

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.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (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

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research aims to evaluate the performance of the road network in Addis Ababa City. The study utilizes indicators such as road availability, road performance, traffic load, road serviceability, connectivity, and safety to assess the performance of sub-city road networks. It further aims to provide recommendations for policymakers to enhance the performance of the city's road network based on the study's findings.

• Evaluation of Addis Ababa City road network performance
• Analysis of indicators such as road availability, road performance, traffic load, road serviceability, connectivity, and safety
• Assessment of trends in road network performance over time
• Identification of areas requiring improvement in the road network
• Development of recommendations for policymakers to enhance road network performance

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1: Introduction - This chapter establishes the context of the research, outlining the background, problem statement, and objectives. It also defines the research questions that will guide the study.
• Chapter 2: Literature Review - This chapter provides a comprehensive review of existing literature relevant to the study. It explores the history of road development in Addis Ababa, examines transport infrastructure and services in the city, and presents an overview of performance measurement in road networks. This chapter also includes examples of how performance evaluation indicators have been used in other cities.
• Chapter 3: Research Approach and Methodology - This chapter details the research approach and methodology employed in the study. It outlines the scope of the research and describes the methods used for data collection and analysis.
• Chapter 4: Data Collection and Analysis - This chapter focuses on the data collection techniques used, the types of data gathered, and the methods applied for data analysis.
• Chapter 5: Results and Discussion - This chapter presents the findings of the study and discusses their implications. It analyzes the performance of the Addis Ababa City road network based on the collected data and the chosen indicators.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The study focuses on the performance evaluation of urban road networks in Addis Ababa City. Key terms include road network performance, performance indicators, traffic load, connectivity, road safety, and urban transport infrastructure. The research utilizes a data-driven approach to assess the current state of the road network and identify areas for improvement.

• College: Addis Ababa University (Addis Ababa Institute of Technology)
• Grade: 3.3
• Author: Yonas Minalu Emagnu (Author)
• Publication Year: 2018
• Pages: 82
• Catalog Number: V435444
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668764576
• ISBN (Book): 9783668764583
• Language: English
• Tags: performance, addis, ababa, city, road, network