THE EFFECTS OF AT-GRADE LRT AT SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS

Many cities in developed countries are suffering from road traffic congestion and pollution caused by the rapid growth in private car use during the past twenty years. Thus, a growing market has developed for quality public transport systems, and light rail transit (LRT) systems, in particular, have been the source of considerable interest. A key design issue facing LRT planners and engineers is the LRT at-grade crossing at intersections. In consideration of the above, a simulation model, TRGMSM has been developed in the University of Southampton to analyze the interactions of at-grade operation of LRT and road vehicles at such intersections. This paper summarizes the main features of the simulation model.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)

  Washington, DC  United States 
• Authors:
  • Wu, Jingxian
  • McDonald, M
• Conference:
  • Compendium of Technical Papers, 64th ITE Annual Meeting
  • Location: Dallas, Texas
  • Date: 1994-10-16 to 1994-10-19
• Publication Date: 1994

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 481-485

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Grade crossing protection systems; Light rail transit; Railroad grade crossings; Signalized intersections; Simulation
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Railroads; I73: Traffic Control;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00716706
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 28 1996 12:00AM