The study deals with increasing traffic problems inside the CBD area of Tulkarm and the nearby areas and presents a proposed traffic system management scheme. In the commercial area (CBD area) of the city, where the traffic problems are concentrated, the study deals with several key themes. Based on the collected data, the problems are analyzed and proper solutions to them are proposed. The most important considered themes include the traffic plan (circulation), major key intersections control in the study area, public transportation, pedestrians, and parking .
The study presents the collection of the necessary data including the road and intersection inventory, the volume of traffic at key intersections, the movement and routes of public transport and the number of vehicles and storage areas, the number of pedestrians in key areas, and number of the parking supply and use. Then it illustrates the use of such data in the calculation of some of the relevant variables and in conducting traffic analysis. Mainly, analysis includes the traffic circulation and the volume of the traffic at intersections using the Synchro computer simulation program. This assists to develop solutions and suggestions on traffic plan. Several alternatives have been analyzed using the same program to select the best alternative among them. The design of the best solution is then conducted including the design of the proposed traffic signals where warranted and the geometric and channelization design of the modified intersections and streets with new elements and new dimensions.
Solutions that are designed in this project represent the short-term solutions to solve the traffic problems. In addition to these solutions, some suggestions that can be implemented in the long run are proposed including the construction of a multi-storey building to accommodate auto parking spaces and those for shared-taxis.