Evaluation of Vulnerable Routes and Simulation Under Normal and Flood Conditions in Cagayan De Oro City, Philippines

Abstract

Cagayan de Oro city is a highly urbanized center of Misamis Oriental, in the Philippines. The city experiences disaster impacts and risks considering its geographic position, tropical climate, and susceptibility to environmental hazards. In particular, flood vulnerability of urban environment and its transportation systems has repercussion in urban communities causing disruption, damage, and risks to residents. The main objective of this study is the oevaluation of route and traffic flow analysis under normal- and flood- conditions. More specifically, to conduct baseline data of the city; to conduct travel conditions and perception profiles under normal- and storm- conditions; to conduct spatial and simulation analysis of roads during flood conditions and to develop flood mitigation maps and management strategies of vulnerable roads and route in the city. The output of the study will include, transportation and built environment engineering solutions in line with flood mitigation and flood management policies.