Authors: Zichuan Li and Gang-Len Chang
Conference: TRB 2010 Annual Meeting, January 13, 2010
Status: Presented
Abstract:
This study presents an arterial signal optimization model that is capable of capturing the queue blockage between intersection lane groups during oversaturated conditions. The proposed model is grounded on the original cell transmission concept proposed by Daganzo, but enhanced with a new diverging cell for formulating the complex interactions of queue spillback between left-turn and through traffic flows. With the embedded formulations for forward wave, backward wave, and the horizontal queue, the proposed arterial signal optimization model can yield effective signal plans for both saturated and under-saturated intersections. To evaluate the performance of the proposed model, this study has conducted extensive simulation experiments with a segment of Georgia Avenue connected directly to Capital Beltway in Maryland. The analysis results in comparison with the signal plans from TRANSYT-7F (Release 10) have demonstrated the promising properties of the proposed model.
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