Desire lines are plotted in 

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  1. traffic volume studies
  2. origin and destination studies
  3. speed studies
  4. accident studies 

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Option 2 : origin and destination studies
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Explanation:

Origin and Destination studies:

(i) These studies are essential in planning new highway facilities or improving existing road system.

(ii) It is also used for planning mass rapid transit system.

Method:

(i) Vehicle or licence plate method

(ii) Road side interview method

(iii) Tag on car method

(iv) Home interview method

Representation of Origin and Destination data:

Desire line: 

  • It shows the desire direction of flow of traffic. It is a straight line connecting origin and destination.
  • Width of the desire line is directly proportional to the number of trip in both direction. The road having maximum thickness should be given more importance
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