Naslov
Dimensioning of signalized intersections in realistic urban environment

Autori
Dobovšek, Matej ; Sever, Drago

Izvornik
Promet-Traffic-Traffico (0353-5320) 17 (2005), 3; 143-148

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
signalized intersection; control delay measurement; level of service

Sažetak
It is very complex to assure the dynamics of traffic network in urban environment because of the intensity of traffic flows and the limited space in the urban area. Signalized intersections are undoubtedly very important and frequent element in road traffic network in urban regions, which greatly influences the traffic flow dynamics on each section as in the whole traffic network. The time (delay) a vehicle needs to drive through an intersection directly influences the travel comfort, fuel consumption, traffic pollution and so on. There are many methods for dimensioning signalized intersections in the world literature. One of the most applied methods is the HIGHWAY CAPACITY MANUAL (HCM) 2000 which is based on competent input traffic flows and other characteristics of traffic signal regulations. The intention of this paper is to establish whether we can use the HCM 2000 method directly in the Slovenian real environment. Based on the established methodology of research and limited number of delay measurement in real environment intersections, there have been some deviations. The completion of the level of service criterion for signalized intersections has been proposed, with the intention for more suitability estimation in the realistic environment.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Tehnologija prometa i transport

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