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1. What is your chosen problem?

-Traffic problem in Baguio city

2. Why did you choose the problem

- We chose the traffic problem because it is a prevalent issue that affects daily life in
many cities, including Baguio City. Traffic congestion has a significant impact on
transportation efficiency, environmental sustainability, and overall quality of life.

3. Who are your target audience/s? Why?

- Our target audience includes urban planners, policymakers, transportation

authorities, and stakeholders involved in addressing traffic
congestion in Baguio City.

4. How did you get data?

We gathered data research and interview to support our analysis of the traffic
problem in Baguio City

5. What does the table mean?

The table represents a structured presentation of the 5 Whys analysis conducted on

the traffic problem in Baguio City. Each row in the table corresponds to a specific
"Why" question, aiming to identify the root causes of traffic congestion. The potential
root causes are listed in the "Potential Root Cause" column, providing insights into the
underlying factors contributing to the problem.

6. What are the root causes?

  High volume of vehicles on the roads: The root cause of this issue is the influx of
tourists and residents using private vehicles, leading to increased traffic
congestion.
 Limited or inefficient public transportation options: The root cause here is the
inadequate infrastructure and insufficient investment in public transport, which
results in a lack of convenient and reliable alternatives to private vehicles.
 Inadequate infrastructure and insufficient investment in public transport: The root
cause lies in challenges related to urban planning, limited funding, and
competing priorities, which hinder the development and modernization of the
public transportation system.
 Limited road capacity and inadequate traffic management systems: This root
cause is attributed to the city's topography, rapid urbanization, and outdated
infrastructure, leading to bottlenecks and inefficient traffic flow.
 Challenges in urban planning, limited funding, and competing priorities: The root
cause here involves difficulties in accommodating the city's growing
transportation needs, insufficient government funding, and the need to balance
transportation priorities with other sectors.

7. What are the possible solutions?

 High volume of vehicles on the roads: The influx of tourists and residents using private
vehicles contributes to the heavy traffic in Baguio City.
 Limited or inefficient public transportation options: The inadequate infrastructure and
insufficient investment in public transport led to a reliance on private vehicles and a
lack of viable alternatives for commuters.
 Inadequate infrastructure and insufficient investment in public transport: Challenges in
urban planning, limited funding, and competing priorities hinder the development and
improvement of public transportation infrastructure.
 Limited road capacity and inadequate traffic management systems: The city's
topography, rapid urbanization, and outdated infrastructure result in congestion
hotspots and ineffective traffic flow management.
 Challenges in retrofitting roads and insufficient urban planning: Difficulties in modifying
existing roads to accommodate increased traffic, inadequate urban planning, and
limitations in addressing the growing transportation needs of the city.

8. What are the solutions that your group can achieve?

We can raise awareness among the community about the impacts of traffic
congestion and the benefits of sustainable transportation options. By organizing
campaigns, workshops, and educational events, we can encourage behavioral
changes such as carpooling, using public transportation, and promoting active modes
of transport like walking and cycling.