The Passer II-84 System: A practical signal timing tool

Journal Article · Sun Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1987 · ITE J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5072348

Marsden, B G; Chang, E C.P.; Derr, B R

PASSER II-84 combines the theories of maximum bandwidth and minimum delay while allowing the maximization process to dominate. It allows traffic engineers to quickly and easily develop signal timing patterns that save motorists delay, stops, and fuel. Although the minimization of delay and maximization of bandwidth methods appear to many professionals to be in direct conflict, PASSER II-84 incorporates a new series of programming applications to create substantial improvements by combining the apparent advantages of these two methods. Several additional features would enhance PASSER II even further. They include the ability to change embedded values such as lost time per phase and the addition of a rigorous left-turn analysis procedure for protected/permitted phasing.

• Research Organization: Utah D.O.T., Salt Lake City (US)
• OSTI ID: 5072348
• Journal Information: ITE J.; (United States), Journal Name: ITE J.; (United States) Vol. 57:3; ISSN ITEJD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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