Assessment of rural road simulation modelling tools

This research investigated the relative merits of various simulation packages (in particular TRARR, TWOPAS and PARAMICS) for modelling vehicle interactions on rural highways. It assessed their suitability for use as tools for evaluating crash risk and travel efficiency, particularly in the prediction of vehicle speeds and bunching in typical highway situations. All were found to have some strengths over the others for particular project applications. A review was also made of recent or developing models of rural crash risks (including IHSDM) and their potential application in New Zealand considered. Although the underlying methodologies appear promising, most would require further adaptation for the New Zealand environment.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Transfund New Zealand

  Wellington,    
• Authors:
  • Koorey, G
• Publication Date: 2003

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 124p
• Serial:
  • Issue Number: 245

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alignment; Computer programs; Evaluation; Geometric segments; Highway safety; Mathematical models; Roadside; Rural highways; Speed limits; Traffic flow; Two lane highways; Width
• Geographic Terms: New Zealand
• ATRI Terms: Alignment; Computer program; Evaluation; Modelling; Road geometry; Road safety; Roadside; Rural road; Speed limit; Traffic flow; Two lane road; Width
• Subject Areas: Highways; Law; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01391267
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• ISBN: 0478253559
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 23 2012 5:24AM