Assessing the traffic impacts of transportation and land development scenarios

Journal Article · Tue Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · Transp. Q.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6453580

Deakin, E; Skabardonis, A

This article describes the application of a network-oriented signal timing model, TRANSYT, to evaluate development, parking, and traffic management options for an urban network. There is a growing number of cities that use TRANSYT to optimize signal timing to improve traffic operations and reduce fuel consumption. The ongoing use of the model brings additional benefits beyond those resulting from the initial updating of their timing plans. Maintenance of optimal signal timing, studies of new developments and alternative traffic and parking options appear to offer major opportunities for TRANSYT application. First, brief descriptions are given of the TRANSYT model and the study area used as a case example. Alternative policy options tested with TRANSYT are then discussed, along with results of the model application. An assessment of the study and conclusions about needed model development and refinement are presented in the last sections. 8 references, 4 figures, 4 tables.

• Research Organization: Univ. of California, Berkeley
• OSTI ID: 6453580
• Journal Information: Transp. Q.; (United States), Journal Name: Transp. Q.; (United States) Vol. 39:4; ISSN TRQUD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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