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\label{sec:overview}  Road traffic congestion is a recurring problem in central business districts and metropolitan areas which is brought about by daily urban migration from provinces, urban growth and infrastructural constraints \cite{Matthew_2014}. The negative impact of these factors are greatly felt most especially in developing countries \cite{Jain_2012}, such as the Philippines. Similiarly, in other developing countries such as Cairo,Egypt comprising of 19 million inhabitants alone (the country's one-fifth population), the adverse effects of traffic congestion such as unpredictable commute times, environmental pollution, fuel waste and unproductive hours stuck in traffic are just some of its negative effects. These results to making it an unattractive location for investors to do businesses \cite{nakat_herrera_cherkaoui_2014} proving greater cost in resources such as time and money due to poor road network planning and traffic management \cite{Jain_2012}.   According to an economic report of the Philippines conducted by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) which was tasked by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Benigno S. Aquino III, concluded that the present traffic cost is P2.4 billion daily and by 2030 it would likely increase to P6 billion a day. \cite{JICA_2014}  \section{Research Objectives}  \label{sec:researchobjectives}