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Estimation of Travel Time on Signalized Arterial Highway Corridor

Singh, Darshan R.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1116258396

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2005, MS, University of Cincinnati, Engineering : Civil Engineering.
The primary objective of this research was to estimate travel time on a signalized arterial highway corridor using empirical data. Two different methods or techniques were explored; (a) a simulation model NETSIM, which is a comprehensive microscopic traffic simulation model for surface streets; and (b) an analytical approach for estimating average green times of vehicle-actuated signals using bunched exponential model. Field data were collected on an arterial highway (OH-48) located in Lebanon, Ohio. The travel time affected by traffic signals, co-ordination of the signal system, volume or rate of flow of traffic, and geometry of the arterial corridor was considered. NETSIM was used to simulate traffic flow conditions and estimate arterial travel time for the same time period. The NETSIM output of average travel time was compared against the actual travel time recorded on the field. The results of NETSIM study were found to be satisfactory and acceptable for the existing signalized arterial highway conditions. However, further work is required to test the simulation model for greater variability in field observed travel time. Additionally in this paper, a set of formulations to estimate average green times of vehicle-actuated signals employing bunched exponential model were verified for field conditions. Using these formulations, an analytical method for estimating arterial travel time has been demonstrated.
Prahlad Pant (Advisor)
Engineering, Civil
Travel Time; Arterial

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  • Singh, D. R. (2005). Estimation of Travel Time on Signalized Arterial Highway Corridor [Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1116258396

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Singh, Darshan. Estimation of Travel Time on Signalized Arterial Highway Corridor. 2005. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1116258396.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Singh, Darshan. "Estimation of Travel Time on Signalized Arterial Highway Corridor." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2005. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1116258396

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