Daniel Furda, Bahareh Saffarian Linköpings universitet Methods for work zone dynamic merge using traffic lights
Aug 05, 2015
Daniel Furda, Bahareh Saffarian
Linköpings universitet
Methods for work zone dynamic merge using traffic lights
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Work zone classifications
• Duration of the work
• Type of the interaction between road and the work zone
• Work intensity
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Work zone Layouts
• Advanced warning area
• Transition area
• Working(activity) area
• Termination area
Termination Area
Transition Area
Activity Area
Advanced Warning
Area
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Work zone traffic performance analysis
• Mobility analysis( V/C, LOS, travel time delay)
• Safety analysis
• Delay and cost analysis
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significant influential factors
• Heavy vehicle percentage
• Number of open and close lanes
• Work intensity
• Position of closed lanes
• Weather conditions
• Lane width
• Ramp distance
• Temporary speed limit
• Work zone length
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Calibration of the model
• Driver reaction time = 0,5s
• Driver reaction time at stop = 0,7s
• Driver reaction time at lights = 0,7s
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Assigned flow
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Flow
(veh/h)
Simulation time (min)
15 30 45 60 75
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Fixed cycle times
Cycle time (s)
Time
30 30
60 60
Lane 1
Lane 2
Lane 1
Lane 2
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120
Lane 1
Lane 2
15 15
30
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Fixed cycle times
5 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 850
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AlineaFixed 120Fixed 60Fixed 30ContinNo control
5 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 85 950
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Simulation time (min)
Mean Queue Length (veh)
Simulation time (min)
Delay Time per Vehicle (s)
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Conclusion
• Extensive sensitivity analisys
• Evaluate the effect of lane-changing restrictions
• Calibration and validation of the model