Dr inż. Artur Hołuj

Prof. dr hab. Jarosław Frączek

The importance of the measurement and analysis of vehicle traffic volume for designing road infrastructure. A case study of Bysina

The aim of this study is to analyse the intensity of traffic in the village of Bysina taking into account, that local municipality is planning to build ring road of Bysina nearby. Conducted traffic measurements confirmed that existing transit route - the county roadNo.K1935is characterized by allow transit traffic with a relative stabilization of its level in the various periods of the year. In addition, there is no increased arduousness at night and during all the days off from work. The discussion was also subjected to an assessment of the accuracy of the report on environmental impact of one particular road investment. Basing on authors research, there was found that the report should not be used as the ultimate document judging the road usefulness. ...

Dr inż. Artur Hołuj

Prof. dr hab. Jarosław Frączek

Road projects designing in rural areas versus community participation. the case study of construction planning the western bypass of Myślenice and Bysina

The main subject of this study was the analysis of the spatial and engineering aspects of planning, which has direct application in decision making and emphasizing the role of citizens in the investment processes. The authors made an analysis of the proposed bypass road of Myślenice. It was suggested to shift the roadway to the north, which would provide a better access to the plough-lands, which would be better utilised. Such alternation was proposed according to the expectations of local inhabitants. Taking into account opinions of local communities, it was found that the route of the western bypass road of Myślenice city can be excluding the areas of Bysina village. What is also important proposed solution requires lower outlays than the primordial version of this investment. ...