Simulation of Transit Signal Priority Using the NTCIP Architecture

Transit Signal Priority (TSP) is an important element of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) that involves coordinated efforts between transit vehicle detection systems, traffic signal control systems, and communication technologies. Successful deployment of TSP requires thorough laboratory evaluation through simulation before field implementation. This paper presents the development and application of a simulation model specifically designed for the design and evaluation of TSP systems. The proposed simulation tool models in detail all the TSP components in accordance with the National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP) standard for TSP systems. The study is intended to shed light on how the variety of TSP elements can be addressed in microscopic simulation in a structured and systematic fashion. Sample applications of the model on a real-life arterial corridor in California demonstrate its capabilities and features.

• Record URL:
  • http://doi.org/10.5038/2375-0901.9.3.7
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/30755822
• Authors:
  • Liu, Hongchao
  • Skabardonis, Alexander
  • Li, Meng
• Publication Date: 2006

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Maps; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 117-136
• Serial:
  • Journal of Public Transportation
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: University of South Florida, Tampa
  • ISSN: 1077-291X
  • EISSN: 2375-0901
  • Serial URL: http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/jpt/
• Publication flags:

  Open Access (libre)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bus rapid transit; Design; Evaluation; Laboratory studies; Microsimulation; System architecture; Traffic signal control systems; Traffic signal priority; Traffic simulation; Transportation corridors; Vehicle detectors
• Identifier Terms: NTCIP
• Geographic Terms: California
• Subject Areas: Design; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01033208
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Sep 27 2006 1:08PM