Influences of Ice-Snow on Capacity of Signalized Intersection and the Minimum Green Time

2012 ◽  
Vol 209-211 ◽  
pp. 870-873
Author(s):  
Chun Xiao Liu ◽  
Guo Zhu Cheng ◽  
Ya Ping Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Signalized Intersections ◽  
Signalized Intersection ◽  
Snow Melting ◽  
Time Calculation ◽  
Pedestrian Traffic ◽  
Calculation Parameter ◽  
Operation Status ◽  
Traffic Operation

In order to evaluate traffic operation status of signalized intersection and improve pedestrian traffic safety under the condition of ice-snow, it was studied that the influence of ice-snow on capacity of signalized intersection and the minimum green time. Saturated headway data of nine signalized intersections were observed by video method. And the influence of ice-snow melting pavement, compacted partly snowy pavement, compacted snowy pavement and normal pavement on saturated flow rate of signalized intersection were analyzed respectively. Correction coefficients of capacity of signalized intersection on different ice-snow pavement were given. Pedestrian’s crossing speed at nine signalized intersection on snowy pavement, icy pavement and normal pavement were observed and compared. And then the suggestion values of minimum green time calculation parameter were put forward.

Analysis on Capacity and LOS of Signalized Intersection in Slight Snowy Weather

2012 ◽  
Vol 209-211 ◽  
pp. 930-933 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun Xiao Liu ◽  
Guo Zhu Cheng ◽  
Ya Ping Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Signalized Intersections ◽  
Signalized Intersection ◽  
Level Of Service ◽  
Line Method ◽  
Sunny Weather ◽  
American Standard ◽  
Operation Status ◽  
Traffic Operation ◽  
Stop Line

In order to evaluate traffic operation status of signalized intersection in slight snowy weather, it was studied that the influence of slight snow on capacity and level of service (LOS) of signalized intersection. Data of timing, vehicle’s starting loss time, saturated headway of straight vehicle and delay of one signalized intersections in sunny and slight snowy weather were observed by video method. Stop-line method was adopted to calculate the capacity of signalized intersection and LOS was evaluated by American standard. It showed that capacity of signalized intersection decreased by 7% and LOS declined one level in slight snowy weather compared with on sunny weather.

Effect of Bicycles on Capacity of Signalized Intersections

1998 ◽  
Vol 1646 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Patrick Allen ◽  
Joseph E. Hummer ◽  
Nagui M. Rouphail ◽  
Joseph S. Milazzo
Keyword(s):  
Signalized Intersections ◽  
Signalized Intersection ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
Highway Capacity ◽  
Highway Capacity Manual ◽  
Flow Adjustment ◽  
Conflict Zone ◽  
Pedestrian Traffic ◽  
Saturation Flow ◽  
The Impact

Although much is known about the operation of signalized intersections, little or no empirical research has been conducted regarding the effect of bicycles on signalized intersection capacity. The purpose of this study was to accurately quantify the effects of bicycles on signalized intersection capacity through the videotaping of several intersections that had significant bicycle traffic. Through the videotaping of intersections in Davis, California, and Gainesville, Florida, a relationship was determined between bicycle volumes and the percent of the green phase during which bicycle traffic occupies a conflict zone between bicycles and right-turning motor vehicles. It was also determined that one can ascertain the total net occupancy due to pedestrians and bicycles by taking the overlapping effects between bicycles and pedestrians into account. Using this total occupancy due to bicycles and pedestrians, one can calculate a saturation flow adjustment factor ( fRph) that reflects the reduction in saturation flow, and ultimately lane group capacity, for lane groups containing vehicles making permissive right turns in the presence of bicycles and pedestrians. The proposed procedure yields lower saturation flows and capacities than the current Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) procedure. In other words, on the basis of empirical data, when combined with pedestrian effects, the impact of bicycles on the saturation flow of lane groups containing right-turning vehicles is probably more detrimental than previously believed, and the capacities of intersections with significant bicycle and pedestrian traffic may be overestimated by using the current HCM procedures.

Poisson Log-Linear Regression Model for Rural Signalized Intersection

2012 ◽  
Vol 594-597 ◽  
pp. 1391-1394
Author(s):  
Zhi Ping Ren
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Linear Regression Model ◽  
Signalized Intersections ◽  
Signalized Intersection ◽  
Left Turn ◽  
Traffic Volumes ◽  
Input Variables ◽  
Log Linear

Safety performance of rural signalized intersections is critical for identifying high-risk sites and predicting the hazardousness. This paper aims to develop a predictive model that will describe the safety of rural signalized intersections based on various input variables. Data are examined from 124 rural signalized intersections over three states, and Poisson log-linear regression model is presented, which connected traffic number and the average traffic volumes, geometric characteristics and signalization characteristics variables together. The model and associated data analysis reveal that average daily traffic, media width, speed limit, degree of horizontal curvature and left-turn lane are the factors that have greatest overall effect on safety. The results show that the Poisson log-linear regression model is able to describe the rural signalized intersection safety accurately. Using this model, effective countermeasures can be applied for improving traffic safety.

scholarly journals KAJIAN Pergerakan kendaraan belok kiri langsung dan lurus langsung pada simpang bersinyal

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khoirul Abadi ◽  
Imam Muryanto ◽  
Hermin Eka Wijayanti
Keyword(s):  
Negative Affect ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Signalized Intersections ◽  
Signalized Intersection ◽  
Left Turn ◽  
Turn On ◽  
Expected Benefits ◽  
Left Movement ◽  
Traffic Operation

Setting the left turn movement at the intersection of four or three signalized intersections, and the straight movements at three signalized intersections. In any where, there are not provide significant for signalized intersection performance. Changes related legislation does not necessarily contribute positively to the traffic operation. Determination of the application of left turn on red  (LTOR) or straight on red (STOR) at an intersection must be preceded by a study, so that the positive affect or negative affect that happened can be known early. The background of this study was motivated the existing conditions arrangement, turn left movements (for intersection of four or three signalized intersections) and straight movements (for three signalized intersections) at some intersection in Malang Raya. In addition, this study was conducted in order to know the effect of setting the movement of vehicles turning left or straight at the intersection. The expected benefits of this study is, that every movement settings, turn left at the intersection of four or three signalized intersections, and also straight movements at three signalized intersections have to go through the review process. Conclusion, shows that the movement of vehicles turning left directly on the intersection of four or three signalized intersections, and the movement of vehicles at the intersection of three straight directly affect the performance of signalized intersections.Key words: signalized intersection, turn left movement, straight movement, the performance of a signalized intersection.

Modeling Capacity of Through Movement at Signalized Intersection Affected by Short Left-Turn Bay under Different Signal Settings

2021 ◽  
pp. 036119812110064
Author(s):  
Zihang Wei ◽  
Yunlong Zhang ◽  
Xiaoyu Guo ◽  
Xin Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Cycle Length ◽  
Signalized Intersections ◽  
Signalized Intersection ◽  
Essential Factor ◽  
Highway Capacity ◽  
Left Turn ◽  
Highway Capacity Manual ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Vehicle Demand ◽  
The One

Through movement capacity is an essential factor used to reflect intersection performance, especially for signalized intersections, where a large proportion of vehicle demand is making through movements. Generally, left-turn spillback is considered a key contributor to affect through movement capacity, and blockage to the left-turn bay is known to decrease left-turn capacity. Previous studies have focused primarily on estimating the through movement capacity under a lagging protected only left-turn (lagging POLT) signal setting, as a left-turn spillback is more likely to happen under such a condition. However, previous studies contained assumptions (e.g., omit spillback), or were dedicated to one specific signal setting. Therefore, in this study, through movement capacity models based on probabilistic modeling of spillback and blockage scenarios are established under four different signal settings (i.e., leading protected only left-turn [leading POLT], lagging left-turn, protected plus permitted left-turn, and permitted plus protected left-turn). Through microscopic simulations, the proposed models are validated, and compared with existing capacity models and the one in the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM). The results of the comparisons demonstrate that the proposed models achieved significant advantages over all the other models and obtained high accuracies in all signal settings. Each proposed model for a given signal setting maintains consistent accuracy across various left-turn bay lengths. The proposed models of this study have the potential to serve as useful tools, for practicing transportation engineers, when determining the appropriate length of a left-turn bay with the consideration of spillback and blockage, and the adequate cycle length with a given bay length.

Investigation of saturation flow rate using video camera at signalized intersections in Jordan

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 216-226
Author(s):  
Bara’ W. Al-Mistarehi ◽  
Ahmad H. Alomari ◽  
Mohamad S. Al Zoubi
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Standard Procedure ◽  
Video Camera ◽  
Signalized Intersections ◽  
Speed Limit ◽  
Local Conditions ◽  
Highway Capacity Manual ◽  
Saturation Flow Rate ◽  
Turning Radius ◽  
Saturation Flow

AbstractThis study aimed to investigate a potential list of variables that may have an impact on the saturation flow rate (SFR) associated with different turning movements at signalized intersections in Jordan. Direct visits to locations were conducted, and a video camera was used. Highway capacity manual standard procedure was followed to collect the necessary traffic data. Multiple linear regression was performed to classify the factors that impact the SFR and to find the optimal model to foretell the SFR. Results showed that turning radius, presence of camera enforcement, and the speed limit are the significant factors that influence SFR for shared left- and U-turning movements (LUTM) with R2 = 76.9%. Furthermore, the presence of camera enforcement, number of lanes, speed limit, city, traffic volume, and area type are the factors that impact SFR for through movements only (THMO) with R2 = 69.6%. Also, it was found that the SFR for LUTM is 1611 vehicles per hour per lane (VPHPL),which is less than the SFR for THMO that equals to 1840 VPHPL. Calibration and validation of SFR based on local conditions can improve the efficiency of infrastructure operation and planning activities because vehicles’ characteristics and drivers’ behavior change over time.

scholarly journals Trajectory Planning Method for Mixed Vehicles Considering Traffic Stability and Fuel Consumption at the Signalized Intersection

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Shan Fang ◽  
Lan Yang ◽  
Tianqi Wang ◽  
Shoucai Jing
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Trajectory Planning ◽  
Signalized Intersections ◽  
Planning Method ◽  
Signalized Intersection ◽  
Driver Model ◽  
Connected Vehicles ◽  
Connected Vehicle ◽  
Traffic Lights ◽  
Trigonometric Model

Traffic lights force vehicles to stop frequently at signalized intersections, which leads to excessive fuel consumption, higher emissions, and travel delays. To address these issues, this study develops a trajectory planning method for mixed vehicles at signalized intersections. First, we use the intelligent driver car-following model to analyze the string stability of traffic flow upstream of the intersection. Second, we propose a mixed-vehicle trajectory planning method based on a trigonometric model that considers prefixed traffic signals. The proposed method employs the proportional-integral-derivative (PID) model controller to simulate the trajectory when connected vehicles (equipped with internet access) follow the optimal advisory speed. Essentially, only connected vehicle trajectories need to be controlled because normal vehicles simply follow the connected vehicles according to the Intelligent Driver Model (IDM). The IDM model aims to minimize traffic oscillation and ensure that all vehicles pass the signalized intersection without stopping. The results of a MATLAB simulation indicate that the proposed method can reduce fuel consumption and NOx, HC, CO2, and CO concentrations by 17%, 22.8%, 17.8%, 17%, and 16.9% respectively when the connected vehicle market penetration is 50 percent.

Pedestrian Behavior at Signalized Intersection Crosswalks: Observational Study of Factors Associated with Distracted Walking, Pedestrian Violations, and Walking Speed

2018 ◽  
Vol 2672 (35) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brendan J. Russo ◽  
Emmanuel James ◽  
Cristopher Y. Aguilar ◽  
Edward J. Smaglik
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Walking Speed ◽  
The United States ◽  
Ordinary Least Squares ◽  
Signalized Intersections ◽  
Video Data ◽  
High Definition ◽  
Pedestrian Behavior ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Walking Speeds

In the past two decades, cell phone and smartphone use in the United States has increased substantially. Although mobile phones provide a convenient way for people to communicate, the distraction caused by the use of these devices has led to unintended traffic safety and operational consequences. Although it is well recognized that distracted driving is extremely dangerous for all road users (including pedestrians), the potential impacts of distracted walking have not been as comprehensively studied. Although practitioners should design facilities with the safety, efficiency, and comfort of pedestrians in mind, it is still important to investigate certain pedestrian behaviors at existing facilities to minimize the risk of pedestrian–vehicle crashes, and to reduce behaviors that may unnecessarily increase delay at signalized intersections. To gain new insights into factors associated with distracted walking, pedestrian violations, and walking speed, 3,038 pedestrians were observed across four signalized intersections in New York and Arizona using high-definition video cameras. The video data were reduced and summarized, and an ordinary least squares (OLS) regression model was estimated to analyze factors affecting walking speeds. In addition, binary logit models were estimated to analyze both pedestrian distraction and pedestrian violations. Ultimately, several site- and pedestrian-specific variables were found to be significantly associated with pedestrian distraction, violation behavior, and walking speeds. The results provide important information for researchers, practitioners, and legislators, and may be useful in planning strategies to reduce or mitigate the impacts of pedestrian behavior that may be considered unsafe or potentially inefficient.

scholarly journals PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC CONDITIONS OF RURAL ROADS AND BUILT-UP AREAS: THE ANALYSIS OF THE EXISTING SITUATION AND POSSIBILITIES OF IMPROVING TRAFFIC CONDITIONS

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 60-66
Author(s):  
Nemunas Abukauskas ◽  
Egidijus Skrodenis
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Road Safety ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Rural Roads ◽  
Traffic Conditions ◽  
Foreign Countries ◽  
Pedestrian Traffic ◽  
Main Activity

The results of lengthy thorough investigations into traffic safety situation show that the percentage of pedestrians getting involved in road traffic accidents on Lithuanian roads is significantly higher (more than 33 % of the total number of injury and fatal accidents) than that compared to the other European Union member-states. The article studies traffic safety problems and their factors causing the largest influence on the occurrence of these accidents. Considering valuable experience gained by foreign countries, investigation was carried out to establish general and main factors causing insufficient road safety conditions and significance of these factors to road safety. The article also shows the main activity improving road safety in Lithuania and discusses the effectiveness of strategic and local (temporary and long term) measures to improve conditions for pedestrian road safety.

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