Abstract
The study examines the impacts of overloaded trucks and trailers on infrastructures like roads and bridges in the City of Meycauayan, Bulacan. It’s already recognized to quickly worsen road surfaces, resulting in countless pavement repairs, higher traffic delays, and high road maintenance costs that impact residents in the community and its immediate environment. This study aims to evaluate the consequences of these problems on road surface quality as well as to collect drivers and commuters’ experiences of delays and road safety. The research used an open-ended survey with 30 local respondents, who reported observations of the negative impact of the issue on road quality and the inefficiency of traffic enforcement. Results show that overloaded trucks play an important part in why roads are damaged and have traffic congestion, with few respondents reporting that enforcement is not effective in monitoring violators and sometimes perform bribery. Participants reported longer travel times, damage to vehicles, and difficulty in using damaged roads, which leads to stress and expense in their daily travel. The research finds that stronger regulation and enforcement related laws, ordinances, quality of materials for road pavement, and easily available reporting platforms are required to address these problems. Making these recommendations may result in safer roads, shorter travel times, and reduced maintenance costs that will benefit both citizens and local governments.
Presenters
Rona DelgadoStudent, Bachelor of Public Administration, Bulacan State University, Bulacan, Philippines Albert Romero
Assistant Professor, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Bulacan State University, Bulacan, Philippines Cielo Jean Estrella
Student, Bachelor of Public Administration, Bulacan State University, Bulacan, Philippines Rowell Baluyot
Student, Bachelor of Public Administration , Bulacan State University, Bulacan, Philippines
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2025 Special Focus—Sustainable Development for a Dynamic Planet: Lessons, Priorities, and Solutions
KEYWORDS
COMMUTERS, ROADS, TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT, OVERLOADED TRUCKS
