A Technique for Measurement of Delay at Intersections
A Technique for Measurement of Delay at Intersections

Author: W. R. Reilly

Publisher:

Published: 1976

Total Pages: 176

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Findings are presented relating to the design of a simple yet accurate technique for measurement of vehicular delay on the approach to a signalized intersection. Precise definitions were established for four measures of performance; stopped delay, time in queue delay, approach delay, and percent of vehicles stopping. Approach delay was selected as being the most representative of intersection efficiency. Four manual methods were tested in the laboratory using film taken at 10 intersections. The values thus obtained were statistically compared with true values from time-lapse photography. The point sample, stopped delay procedure, and the percent of vehicles stopping method were selected as the most promising methods for practical use and were performed in the field at three sites.

A Technique for Measurement of Delay at Intersections: Users manual
A Technique for Measurement of Delay at Intersections: Users manual

Author: W. R. Reilly

Publisher:

Published: 1976

Total Pages: 76

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Findings are presented relating to the design of a simple yet accurate technique for measurement of vehicular delay on the approach to a signalized intersection. Precise definitions were established for four measures of performance; stopped delay, time in queue delay, approach delay, and percent of vehicles stopping. Approach delay was selected as being the most representative of intersection efficiency. Four manual methods were tested in the laboratory using film taken at 10 intersections. The values thus obtained were statistically compared with true values from time-lapse photography. The point sample, stopped delay procedure, and the percent of vehicles stopping method were selected as the most promising methods for practical use and were performed in the field at three sites.

A Technique for Measurement of Delay at Intersections: Data summaries
A Technique for Measurement of Delay at Intersections: Data summaries

Author: W. R. Reilly

Publisher:

Published: 1976

Total Pages: 214

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Findings are presented relating to the design of a simple yet accurate technique for measurement of vehicular delay on the approach to a signalized intersection. Precise definitions were established for four measures of performance; stopped delay, time in queue delay, approach delay, and percent of vehicles stopping. Approach delay was selected as being the most representative of intersection efficiency. Four manual methods were tested in the laboratory using film taken at 10 intersections. The values thus obtained were statistically compared with true values from time-lapse photography. The point sample, stopped delay procedure, and the percent of vehicles stopping method were selected as the most promising methods for practical use and were performed in the field at three sites.

A Technique for Measurement of Delay at Intersections: Technical report
A Technique for Measurement of Delay at Intersections: Technical report

Author: W. R. Reilly

Publisher:

Published: 1976

Total Pages: 0

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Findings are presented relating to the design of a simple yet accurate technique for measurement of vehicular delay on the approach to a signalized intersection. Precise definitions were established for four measures of performance; stopped delay, time in queue delay, approach delay, and percent of vehicles stopping. Approach delay was selected as being the most representative of intersection efficiency. Four manual methods were tested in the laboratory using film taken at 10 intersections. The values thus obtained were statistically compared with true values from time-lapse photography. The point sample, stopped delay procedure, and the percent of vehicles stopping method were selected as the most promising methods for practical use and were performed in the field at three sites.

Automated Delay Estimation at Signalized Intersections
Automated Delay Estimation at Signalized Intersections

Author: Mitsuru Saito

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 110

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Currently there are several methods to measure the performance of surface streets, but their capabilities in dynamically estimating vehicle delay are limited. The objective of this research is to develop a method to automate traffic delay estimation in real-time using existing field traffic data collection technologies. This research has focused on method and algorithm development that can be applied to existing technologies. Two algorithms were developed to run automatically using Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic to calculate traffic delay from data collected from existing vehicle detection. The algorithms were developed using computer modeling software to simulate different lane configurations. The lane configurations tested were through-only lanes, through lanes with a midblock driveway, and through lanes with a turning bay. Different levels of volumes were simulated for each of the lane configurations. Results were promising for each lane configuration. The through-only configuration showed excellent results with maximum errors less than 3 seconds per vehicle for each test. The through lanes with the driveways test was evaluated using added detection at the driveway locations and no detection at the driveways. Results using the driveway sensors had 93 percent of the calculated average delays with less than 5 seconds per vehicle of error. Results without the driveway sensors had 84 percent of the calculated average delays with less than 5 seconds of error. Results for the turning bay configuration had 94 percent of the calculated turning bay results with less than 5 seconds per vehicle of error. It is recommended to conduct a hardware-in-loop analysis to make certain the algorithms developed in this study perform as expected in a dynamic operation.

Traffic Engineering Handbook
Traffic Engineering Handbook

Author: ITE (Institute of Transportation Engineers)

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-01-26

Total Pages: 688

ISBN-13: 1118762304

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Get a complete look into modern traffic engineering solutions Traffic Engineering Handbook, Seventh Edition is a newly revised text that builds upon the reputation as the go-to source of essential traffic engineering solutions that this book has maintained for the past 70 years. The updated content reflects changes in key industry standards, and shines a spotlight on the needs of all users, the design of context-sensitive roadways, and the development of more sustainable transportation solutions. Additionally, this resource features a new organizational structure that promotes a more functionally-driven, multimodal approach to planning, designing, and implementing transportation solutions. A branch of civil engineering, traffic engineering concerns the safe and efficient movement of people and goods along roadways. Traffic flow, road geometry, sidewalks, crosswalks, cycle facilities, shared lane markings, traffic signs, traffic lights, and more—all of these elements must be considered when designing public and private sector transportation solutions. Explore the fundamental concepts of traffic engineering as they relate to operation, design, and management Access updated content that reflects changes in key industry-leading resources, such as the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), AASSHTO Policy on Geometric Design, Highway Safety Manual (HSM), and Americans with Disabilities Act Understand the current state of the traffic engineering field Leverage revised information that homes in on the key topics most relevant to traffic engineering in today's world, such as context-sensitive roadways and sustainable transportation solutions Traffic Engineering Handbook, Seventh Edition is an essential text for public and private sector transportation practitioners, transportation decision makers, public officials, and even upper-level undergraduate and graduate students who are studying transportation engineering.