Survey Findings
Question 1. and 2. Peoples perception of safety on the HWY prior to and during construction,
by percentage.
by percentage.
Question 3. Has the 60km/h speed zone affected the HWY's safety?
Question 4. Upon completion people believe the HWY's safety will:
Question 5. :Pie chart of peoples description of HWY traffic density prior to construction.
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Question 6. :Pie chart of peoples description of HWY traffic density during to construction.
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Question 7. :Pie chart of peoples description of HWY traffic upon completion.
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Question 8. 75% believe construction was necessary, 25% believe it was not.
Question 9. Has construction affected local businesses in a negative way?
Question 10. Will he positive Outcomes of completion Outweigh the negative caused by construction.
Analysis of Survey Data
The negative impacts of the Highway Upgrade have affected local Toolijooa farmers, Dairy Industries and Commuters:
The surveys conclude that to majority of the general public the upgrade of the Highway and roadworks has not had a negative impact on local businesses, including dairy farmers and other industries such as retail. However the survey results reveal that due to the high density of the traffic during construction have had a negative impact on commuters (see figure 2.8, 2.4 and 2.5).
The slowing of speed limit and widening of roads is having a positive impact toward motorists safety.
The results from the survey highlight that many feel the HWY's safety before and during construction has been mediocre or adequate. The slowing of the speed to 60km/h to many has affected the safety of the highway, yet such measures do not act as a safe barrier for motorists. Majority feel that upon completion the HWY will be a much safer environment for motorist, and this is due to the smoothing of curves, elimination of intersection and widening of roads (see figure 2.1 and 2.2). (see fig 3.10 on Primary Photography page)
Although the construction may have detrimental impacts the positive aspects upon completion out weigh the negative impacts, thus allowing it to be an overall positive endeavour.
The general public have acknowledged that the HWY has had some major negative impacts on the local community in regards to safety, businesses and traffic congestion. However 75% of the public feel that the construction was necessary and 85% feel that the positive impacts upon completion will out weigh the negativity caused by construction, thus rendering it a beneficial endeavour and deeming this hypothesis to be correct within the general public (see figure 2.7 and 2.9).
The surveys conclude that to majority of the general public the upgrade of the Highway and roadworks has not had a negative impact on local businesses, including dairy farmers and other industries such as retail. However the survey results reveal that due to the high density of the traffic during construction have had a negative impact on commuters (see figure 2.8, 2.4 and 2.5).
The slowing of speed limit and widening of roads is having a positive impact toward motorists safety.
The results from the survey highlight that many feel the HWY's safety before and during construction has been mediocre or adequate. The slowing of the speed to 60km/h to many has affected the safety of the highway, yet such measures do not act as a safe barrier for motorists. Majority feel that upon completion the HWY will be a much safer environment for motorist, and this is due to the smoothing of curves, elimination of intersection and widening of roads (see figure 2.1 and 2.2). (see fig 3.10 on Primary Photography page)
Although the construction may have detrimental impacts the positive aspects upon completion out weigh the negative impacts, thus allowing it to be an overall positive endeavour.
The general public have acknowledged that the HWY has had some major negative impacts on the local community in regards to safety, businesses and traffic congestion. However 75% of the public feel that the construction was necessary and 85% feel that the positive impacts upon completion will out weigh the negativity caused by construction, thus rendering it a beneficial endeavour and deeming this hypothesis to be correct within the general public (see figure 2.7 and 2.9).