Traffic Congestion: An Urban Issue in Melbourne
Contents Page
Introduction 2
Methodology 3
Analysis Of Findings 4
Objective 1 4
Objective 2 5 - 6
Objective 3 7 - 8
Objective 4 9 - 10
Overall Conclusion 11
Self-Evaluation (Individual Skills) 12
Self Evaluation (Expo Performance) 13
Reference List 14
Appendices 15 - 16
Introduction:
The topic that I will be researching on will be an urban issue regarding transportation and the main focus of the topic would be traffic related issues in Melbourne. There are 4 key objectives relating to the focus of the topic which are:
1. What are the main causes of traffic congestion?
2. How does traffic related issues affect people’s life every day?
3. Do freeways, highways and public transportation help to reduce traffic related issues?
4. What are the alternatives and strategies to reduce traffic congestion?
The main reason why I chose this topic on traffic related issues in Melbourne is because it is an everyday hassle for one to encounter traffic congestion thus there is a sense of urgency that alternatives and strategies must be implemented to alleviate the situation.
My group members are Jennifer Sun, Manish Sharma and Willis Hung Vo. Jennifer will be concentrating on objective 1, Manish will be focusing on objective 2, and Willis (Hung) on objective 3.
Methodology:
A total time of 120 hours of research was dedicated into conducting the survey over a span of 4 weeks.
Our group focused mainly on primary and secondary research on our objectives.
After liaising with my group members, we concluded that we will be utilizing various kinds of sources for our research as it will diversify our outcomes. The use of internet, books, newspapers and surveys are essential and vital for our references. Websites like Public Transport Victoria (PTV), VicRoads, RACV, Google Scholar and annual reports online will provide us with the information we require. Newspapers like The Age, The
Introduction 2
Methodology 3
Analysis Of Findings 4
Objective 1 4
Objective 2 5 - 6
Objective 3 7 - 8
Objective 4 9 - 10
Overall Conclusion 11
Self-Evaluation (Individual Skills) 12
Self Evaluation (Expo Performance) 13
Reference List 14
Appendices 15 - 16
Introduction:
The topic that I will be researching on will be an urban issue regarding transportation and the main focus of the topic would be traffic related issues in Melbourne. There are 4 key objectives relating to the focus of the topic which are:
1. What are the main causes of traffic congestion?
2. How does traffic related issues affect people’s life every day?
3. Do freeways, highways and public transportation help to reduce traffic related issues?
4. What are the alternatives and strategies to reduce traffic congestion?
The main reason why I chose this topic on traffic related issues in Melbourne is because it is an everyday hassle for one to encounter traffic congestion thus there is a sense of urgency that alternatives and strategies must be implemented to alleviate the situation.
My group members are Jennifer Sun, Manish Sharma and Willis Hung Vo. Jennifer will be concentrating on objective 1, Manish will be focusing on objective 2, and Willis (Hung) on objective 3.
Methodology:
A total time of 120 hours of research was dedicated into conducting the survey over a span of 4 weeks.
Our group focused mainly on primary and secondary research on our objectives.
After liaising with my group members, we concluded that we will be utilizing various kinds of sources for our research as it will diversify our outcomes. The use of internet, books, newspapers and surveys are essential and vital for our references. Websites like Public Transport Victoria (PTV), VicRoads, RACV, Google Scholar and annual reports online will provide us with the information we require. Newspapers like The Age, The