Optimizing Detector Placement for High Speed Isolated Signalized IntersectionsUsing Vehicular Delay as the Criterion

摘要

On high speed approaches to an isolated intersection, providing for dilemma zoneprotection may result in sluggish operation and this, in turn, may result in higher delays. A trade-off analysis of detector placement is, therefore, essential for optimization of dilemma zone protection and reducing delays. TEXAS Model (Version 3.2) was employed to determine optimal detector placement strategies on high speed isolated intersections. Traffic volumes varied between 200 vehicles per hour (vph) per approach to 800 vph per approach. Mean speeds of 90 km/h (55 mph), 70 km/h (45 mph), and 55 km/h (35 mph) were simulated. Detector placements were developed for mean as well as for 85th percentile speeds.