Traffic control at intersection sites during reconstruction

Journal Article · Wed Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1987 · J. Transp. Eng.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-947X(1987)113:4(422)· OSTI ID:6342597

Plum, R; Michalopoulos, P

Microscopic simulation using an efficient microcomputer-based program is employed in evaluating alternative control strategies for intersections during construction. The program runs on an IBM PC or compatible, is interactive and menu-driven, and has extensive graphic capabilities for easy data entry an inspection of results. Either four-way or T-intersections can be simulated with either all-way stop sign control or traffic signal control (both actuated and pretimed). Input to the program, entered interactively, includes the geometric configuration, the number of lanes on each approach, lane-by-lane saturation flow rates, vehicle clearance times, and demands. Phasing arrangement and signal timing are entered when signal control is simulated.

• Research Organization: Bather Belrose Boje, Inc., 7101 York Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN
• OSTI ID: 6342597
• Journal Information: J. Transp. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Transp. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 113:4; ISSN JTPED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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