Simulation-based analysis of different curb space type allocations on curb performance

Maxner, Thomas A.; Ranjbari, Andisheh; Dowling, Chase P.; Güneş, Şeyma

doi:10.1080/21680566.2023.2212324

Title: Simulation-based analysis of different curb space type allocations on curb performance

Journal Article · 16 May 2023 · Transportmetrica. B, Transport Dynamics

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/21680566.2023.2212324 · OSTI ID:1985973

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Univ. of Washington, Seattle, WA (United States)
Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA (United States)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)

Curbspace is a limited resource in urban areas. Delivery, ridehailing and passenger vehicles must compete for spaces at the curb. Cities are increasingly adjusting curb rules and allocating curb spaces for uses other than short-term paid parking, yet they lack the tools or data needed to make informed decisions. In this research, we analyze and quantify the impacts of different curb use allocations on curb performance through simulation, covering various mixes of curbspace uses (bus stops, paid parking, passenger pick-up/drop-off zones, and commercial vehicle loading zones), parking rules, and driver rule compliance. Three metrics (including two new ones) are developed to evaluate the performance of the curb, covering productivity and accessibility of passengers and goods, and CO₂ emissions. The metrics are calculated for each scenario across a wide range of input parameters (traffic volume, parking demand rate, vehicle dwell time, and street design speed) and compared to each other and to a baseline scenario. This work can inform policy decisions by providing municipalities a tool to analyze various curb management strategies and choose the ones that produce results more in line with their policy goals.

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Research Organization:: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC05-76RL01830

OSTI ID:: 1985973

Report Number(s):: PNNL-SA-177828

Journal Information:: Transportmetrica. B, Transport Dynamics, Journal Name: Transportmetrica. B, Transport Dynamics Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 11; ISSN 2168-0566

Publisher:: Taylor & FrancisCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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