Project Title: Traffic Analysis for Society Commute
and Congestion Management
Objective: Analyze car movements in and out of a
society during peak hours and evaluate traffic
congestion trends to suggest improvements.
Dataset: A synthetic dataset containing timestamps,
number of cars going out, number of cars coming in,
total cars, and congestion levels.
(1) Import the Dataset into PostgreSQL
A: Create a table with name Traffic Data
B: Load Data into Table
CHECK THE TABLE WE CREATED
20 Managerial Questions Using PostgreSQL
1. Total number of cars moving out in the morning
peak hours
2. Total number of cars returning in the evening
peak hours
3. Hourly traffic trend
4. Identify peak congestion times
5. Identify non-peak hours where traffic is low
6. Daily average car movement trends
7. Most congested day
8. Least congested day
9. Total number of high congestion incidents
10. Cars moving out vs. coming in ratio
11. Maximum cars moving out in a single time slot
12. Maximum cars moving in during a single time
slot
13. Which hour has the highest number of total
cars?
14. Which hour has the least number of total cars?
15. How many times congestion was high in
morning peak?
16. How many times congestion was high in
evening peak?
17. Average cars moving in and out per hour
18. Total cars recorded in the dataset
19. Peak traffic period (date-wise)
20. Recommend time slots for new traffic rules
Insights after all these questions
1: Morning rush hour (7 AM - 10 AM) sees the
highest outbound traffic.
2: Evening peak (5 PM - 8 PM) has the highest
inbound traffic.
3: Traffic congestion is highest between 8 AM - 9
AM and 6 PM - 7 PM.
4: New traffic rules may be required between these
peak hours.
5: Low traffic hours (midnight to early morning) do
not require additional regulations.
Detailed Suggestions & Limitations Based on
Question 20 Output Analysis
Key Findings from Question 20 (Day-wise Traffic
Limit Analysis)
By analyzing the busiest day of the week, we can
now explore how traffic varies across each day. If
specific days have consistently higher or lower
traffic flow, we can make targeted improvements
while also identifying the limitations of our dataset
and study.
Detailed Suggestions for Traffic Improvement
1️: Optimizing Traffic Flow for Peak Days
If a specific weekday (e.g., FRIDAY) has the highest
traffic:
1:Encourage Staggered Office Timings – If most
outbound traffic is due to office commutes,
companies should introduce flexible work hours or
hybrid work models.
2:Promote Carpooling and Shuttle Services – Ride-
sharing incentives for employees or shuttle bus
services can significantly reduce private vehicle
usage.
3:Optimize Traffic Signal Timing for Peak Hours –
AI-based traffic lights can dynamically adjust timing
based on congestion levels.
If a weekend (e.g., Saturday) has the highest
traffic:
1: Implement Temporary Traffic Diversions –
Redirect non-essential vehicles or create one-way
routes in high-traffic areas.
2: Expand Parking Facilities – If people visit malls,
markets, or recreational areas, increase parking
spaces or introduce paid parking to regulate entry.
3: Introduce Entry Restrictions for Heavy Vehicles
– Prevent large trucks or delivery vehicles from
entering during peak traffic hours.
2️: Addressing Traffic Congestion at Entry/Exit
Points
1: Dedicated Entry and Exit Lanes – A separate lane
for society residents and another for visitors can
reduce bottlenecks.
2: Digital Access Control for Residential Areas –
Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR)
systems can allow smooth entry for residents while
verifying visitors efficiently.
3: Time-Based Toll Charges (If Applicable) –
Charging a small fee for peak-hour entries can help
distribute traffic more evenly throughout the day.
3️: Sustainable and Long-Term Solutions
1: Promoting Public Transport & Cycling Lanes –
Encouraging public transportation use through
subsidies can significantly reduce congestion.
2: Infrastructure Upgrades (Road Widening,
Flyovers, or Underpasses) – If a specific day
consistently has heavy traffic, infrastructure
improvements might be necessary.
3: Smart Traffic Monitoring with Real-time Data –
Live traffic monitoring systems can send alerts
about congestion, allowing drivers to plan
alternative routes.
Limitations of the Study & Challenges Faced
1️: Dataset Limitations
Lack of Vehicle Type Segmentation – The dataset
considers only the number of cars, but other
vehicles (bikes, buses, trucks) also contribute to
traffic congestion.
Improvement: The dataset should categorize
vehicles to analyze their impact separately.
Absence of Weather & External Factors – Weather
conditions (rain, fog) and external factors (accidents,
road repairs) can heavily influence traffic, but these
are not included in the data.
Improvement: Integrate external factors like
weather and roadblock events for a more
comprehensive analysis.
2️: Accuracy Challenges
Potential Sensor Errors or Data Gaps – If traffic
count sensors failed at certain times, data
inconsistencies might exist.
Improvement: Cross-check data with manual traffic
counts or alternative sources (e.g., GPS tracking).
Fluctuations Due to Special Events or Holidays – A
single holiday, festival, or event can drastically
impact traffic on a particular day, making it difficult
to identify true patterns.
Improvement: Exclude holiday data or normalize it
to avoid misleading conclusions.
3️: Implementation Challenges for
Recommendations
Resistance to Policy Changes – Residents may not
easily accept new traffic rules (e.g., toll charges,
carpooling incentives).
Solution: Community meetings and awareness
programs can help gain public support.
High Costs of Infrastructure Upgrades – Expanding
roads or installing new traffic management systems
requires significant investment.
Solution: Start with small-scale pilot programs
before full implementation.
Conclusion & Next Steps
By analyzing busiest days & peak hours, we can
propose specific traffic rules for different days.
However, to improve accuracy, we should
expand the dataset to include vehicle types,
weather conditions, and external disruptions.
Pilot programs should be implemented before
enforcing long-term policy changes to ensure
smooth adoption by residents.
