EVALUATION OF NETWORK TRAFFIC PERFORMANCE MEASURES BY USE OF COMPUTER SIMULATION MODELS

The relation between traffic-signal-timing parameters and selected traffic performance measures of effectiveness (MOEs) was investigated by computer simulation of peak-hour flow conditions on an urban arterial in Madison, Wisconsin. The MOEs included delay, stops, fuel consumption, and exhaust emissions. A variety of signal-timing plans were generated by using time-space diagram methods and the TRANSYT signal-timing optimization model. Two computer simulation models, TRANSYT and NETSIM, were then used to develop traffic performance data for evaluation purposes. The results of the study showed that the signal-timing parameters that had the most significant effect on the MOEs were cycle length and the K-factor in the TRANSYT performance index. Speed of progression was highly correlated with number of stops: A higher value yielded a lower number of stops. Priority policy and split method did not show a significant impact on the MOEs. All MOEs can be improved when optimized timing plans are used instead of those developed by time-space diagram methods. In a comparison of the TRANSYT and NETSIM simulation models, the NETSIM model produced higher values for the MOEs under a given signal-timing plan. In a comparison of MOEs, number of stops and NOx showed a close correlation whereas delay appeared to be a strong surrogate for the other principal MOEs. (Author)

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  • This paper appeared in Transportation Research Record No. 819, Operational Effects of Geometrics and Improvement Evaluations. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved
• Authors:
  • Berg, William D
  • Do, Cheul-Ung
• Conference:
  • 60th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board
  • Location: Washington District of Columbia, United States
  • Date: 1981-1-12 to 1981-1-16
• Publication Date: 1981

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 43-49
• Monograph Title: Operational effects of geometrics and improvement evaluations
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 819
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Arterial highways; Exhaust gases; Fuel consumption; Length; Measures of effectiveness; Nitric oxide; Nitrogen oxides; Simulation; Stopping; Streets; Traffic delays; Traffic signal cycle; Traffic signal timing
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; I73: Traffic Control;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00348074
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309032601
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Mar 30 1982 12:00AM