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Traffic flow characteristics on signalized arterials

Gartner, Nathan H. and Wagner, Peter (2004) Traffic flow characteristics on signalized arterials. Transportation Research Records, 1883, pp. 94-100.

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Abstract

The characteristics of traffic flows on signalized arterials are examined within a cellular automata micro-simulation model. The model is used to analyze arterial throughput and travel times for given densities, coordination schemes and signal spacings. A fundamental 3-D relationship between flow, density and offsets for signalized arterials is established. It is shown, in particular, that arterial throughput is dependent on offsets and that the constituent single intersection limiting capacity, as determined by the saturation flow and the green splits, can only be realized under optimal coordination conditions within a limited range of densities on the arterial. This is a manifestation of the important role that signal coordination and, in fact, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) actions in general play in the operation of urban street networks.

Item URL in elib:https://elib.dlr.de/21372/
Document Type:Article
Title:Traffic flow characteristics on signalized arterials
Authors:
AuthorsInstitution or Email of AuthorsAuthor's ORCID iD
Gartner, Nathan H.University of MassachusettsUNSPECIFIED
Wagner, PeterUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Date:2004
Journal or Publication Title:Transportation Research Records
Open Access:Yes
Gold Open Access:No
In SCOPUS:No
In ISI Web of Science:No
Volume:1883
Page Range:pp. 94-100
Editors:
EditorsEmailEditor's ORCID iD
Transportation Research Board, UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Status:Published
Keywords:microscopic simulation, traffic signals, fundamental diagram
HGF - Research field:Aeronautics, Space and Transport
HGF - Program:Transport
HGF - Program Themes:other
DLR - Research area:Transport
DLR - Program:V - no assignment
DLR - Research theme (Project):V - no assignment
Location: Berlin-Adlershof
Institutes and Institutions:Institute of Transport Research
Deposited By: von Schmidt, Antje
Deposited On:13 Jan 2006
Last Modified:31 Jul 2019 19:16

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