Need Statements
Identified needs from previous needs assessments that you could take on.
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A way to co-ordinate traffic flows in intersections that experience congestion so that delays due to congestion are minimized.
A way to ensure that merging of different flows occurs at points that can accommodate both flows and prevent congestions and traffic delays
A way to ensure the fewest possible traffic flows interact with each other at an intersection in order to allocate adequate right of way for smooth operation of any given flow.
A way to co-ordinate traffic such that no flow has to go into a lane of omcoming traffic in order to reach its intended destination.
A way to prevent farm animals from wandering on the roads so as to eliminate any congestion and confusions caused by them
A way for slow vehicles to move through a roundabout without inhibiting general flow
A way to reduce the effects of high pedestrian traffic on vehicle traffic flow at crowded locations such as train station entry and exit points.
A way to make it quick and easy for driver offences to be recorded and retrieved so that punishment severity can be determined using the number of repeat offences
A way to ensure vehicles going uphill on sloped intersections do not have to stop because it is hard for them to get their momentum back (esp. if they are heavy)
Method to get turning vehicles out of straight vehicle’s path
A way putting up /taking down street postings (advertisements, campaigns) does not inhibit traffic flow.
A way to ensure crosswalks are at their most convenient locations depending on pedestrian crossing patterns at the intersection
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GHDI has been working with stakeholders for more than eight years to identify and address global health design challenges. Learn more about our history and core values.
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