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International Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems Research
Published in: International Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems Research 2/2011

01-05-2011

Investigating Operational Benefits of Group-based Signal Control in Japan Through a Stochastic Approach

Authors: Keshuang Tang, Hideki Nakamura

Published in: International Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems Research | Issue 2/2011

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Abstract

This study intends to investigate operational performance of the group-based signal control approach (GA) in Japan. A cycle-based stochastic approach incorporating the HCM 2000 delay model and Monte Carlo simulation was proposed. To facilitate its application, extensive field data was collected at 11 typical intersections in Germany and Japan to understand the variability of input variables and their correlations. A series of case studies were eventually conducted to investigate the applicability of GA under various conditions, i.e., degree of saturation (DS), split ratio (SR), and the coefficient of variation (COV) of traffic demand. Conclusions supported that the operational performance of GA deteriorated with increasing SR and decreasing DS. GA is apparently advantageous for SRs less than 0.8, COVs less than 0.2, and optimum cycle lengths greater than 90 s.
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Metadata
Title
Investigating Operational Benefits of Group-based Signal Control in Japan Through a Stochastic Approach
Authors
Keshuang Tang
Hideki Nakamura
Publication date
01-05-2011
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
International Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems Research / Issue 2/2011
Print ISSN: 1348-8503
Electronic ISSN: 1868-8659
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13177-011-0028-y

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