Author: William R. McCaslandPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Traffic congestion
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Optimizing Flow in an Urban Freeway Corridor
Author: William R. McCaslandPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Traffic congestion
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Multimodal Optimization of Urban Freeway Corridors
Author: Brennan KiddPublisher:
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Category : Express highways
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
The findings of the study are two-fold: the results of what forms of multi-modal travel are used by other states and the results of the case study. Many states employ or are planning high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes (of all forms/types, but primarily of the concurrent flow variety) for use in urban freeway settings. High occupancy/toll (HOT) lanes were in the planning stages according to about half of the survey respondents while bus rapid transit (BRT) was being considered by two-thirds of the departments responding. Light rail transit (LRT) was only listed in 33% of the responses as being currently in use. HOT Lanes, Exclusive-Use Lanes, By-pass/Separation Lanes, Dual Facilities, and LRT had the highest number of responses for not being used as a multi-modal application within a freeway corridor. The SR 51 case study relied on existing data, modeled situations, and cost estimates to determine the most cost effective choice for multi-modal travel. Existing volume data was provided by Arizona Department of Transportation's Freeway Management System (FMS) and supplemented by a microsimulation study previously conducted for the Arizona Department of Transportation concerning the operations of the existing HOV lanes. Cost data was coalesced from literature review material and transportation data sources exclusive to Arizona. The computations factored in traffic flows under different freeway scenarios depicting different forms of multi-modal travel that would be reasonable for the SR 51 freeway. The results, ranked from most cost-effective to least cost-effective, are as follows (Note: "GP" refers to general purpose lane, and the ranges of cost values are due to different calculation methods for the projected volume by mode): (1) HOT Lane ($0.012 to $0.027 per person-mile) (2) Fourth GP Lane ($0.019 to $0.042 per person-mile) (3) HOV (w/BRT) Lane ($0.026 to $0.057 per person-mile) (existing condition) (4) Exclusive BRT Lane ($0.066 to $0.147 per person-mile) (5) Light Rail Transit ($0.161 to $0.358 per person-mile).
Evaluation of the Dallas Freeway Corridor System
Author: Publisher:
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Category : Electronic traffic controls
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Freeway Corridor Management
Author: Conrad L. DudekPublisher: Transportation Research Board
ISBN: 9780309053044
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
This synthesis will be of interest to state and local traffic engineers, transportation planners, transit operators, law enforcement officials, public information agencies, and others responsible for the transportation elements of freeway corridors. Information is provided on the policies and procedures for freeway corridor management, and descriptions of a number of techniques and practices are presented. Traffic growth and increasing congestion on urban freeways require a comprehensive approach toward managing the complex elements of freeway operations. This report of the Transportation Research Board provides information on freeway corridor management strategies, the components of management, examples of effective applications of the strategies, and benefits of freeway corridor management. The management techniques that are discussed include freeway surveillance and control; corridor street surveillance and control; high-occupancy vehicle facilities and incentives; police enforcement and traffic control; hazardous material and other truck traffic restrictions; alternative route planning; motorist assistance patrols; motorist information techniques; and traffic management for recurrent congestion, for incidents, for special events, and for work zones.
Optimization of Traffic Flow for an Urban Freeway Transportation System
Author: Azmi KayaPublisher:
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Category : Mathematical optimization
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Urban Freeway Surveillance and Control
Author: Paul F. EverallPublisher:
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Category : Electronic traffic controls
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Describes freeway conditions which are subject to improvement by means of electronic surveillance and control. Ramp metering is presented along with a benefit-cost analysis of its effectiveness.
Federally Coordinated Program of Research and Development in Highway Transportation: Reduction of traffic congestion and improved operational efficiency
Author: United States. Federal Highway Administration. Offices of Research and DevelopmentPublisher:
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Category : Federal aid to transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Simulation of Freeway Priority Strategies (FREQ3CP)
Author: Institute of Transportation and Traffic EngineeringPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Express highways
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
Development of a Freeway Corridor Evaluation System, Passer IV
Author: Wiley D. CunaginPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic traffic controls
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
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