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SOME RESULTS ON GUIDELINES FOR TREATMENT OF THE TRAFFIC CONGESTION ON STREET NETWORKS

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00149216

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/03611981

Abstract:

The guidelines reported in this paper are intended for use by the practicing traffic engineer. The concept of the guidelines, the recommended approach, and a framework for addressing a particular problem are outlined. The framework includes both preliminary identification of the cause of the problem and categories of the treatments available. A sequence of treatment classes is recommended. Proper signalization and provision of added space (bays, lanes, and the like) are of prime importance. Some of the important results or recommended actions are presented in individual sections within the paper--shorter cycle length to avoid spillback, equity offsets to compensate when oversaturation occurs, and a number of nonsignal considerations. Some of the flow charts to aid in decision making are shown.

Supplemental Notes:

Publication of this paper sponsored by Committee on Traffic Control Devices. 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.

Monograph Accession #:

01411453

Report/Paper Numbers:

FCP 42l1024

Contract Numbers:

C-1-12

Authors:

McShane, William R
Pignataro, Louis J

Pagination:

pp 19-25

Publication Date:

1976

Serial:

Transportation Research Record

Issue Number: 597
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0361-1981

ISBN:

0309025664

Media Type:

Digital/other

Features:

Figures (9) ; References (6)

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Subject Areas:

Highways; Operations and Traffic Management

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Mar 30 1977 12:00AM

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