Dynamic Turning Restriction Management for Signalized Road Network

Abstract

Turning restrictions are a commonly used strategy for improving the capacity of signalized intersections in an urban network. To meet the needs of the pronounced variability of volumes in the network and to extend the application range of the turning restriction strategy, a dynamic turning restriction optimization method is developed for multiple signalized intersections. A lane-based optimization model is proposed for the integrated operation of prohibited movements, detour routes, the layout of the intersections, and signal timings. The capacity maximization problem is considered. A set of constraints is determined; the set meets the characteristics of dynamic control and ensures feasibility and safety of the optimization results. The optimization is formulated as a mixed-integer linear programming problem, which can be solved with the standard branch-and-bound technique. The results of numerical analysis show the effectiveness of the proposed method, as well as the promising property of helping transportation professionals make a proper selection of turning restriction types and avoid causing new bottleneck points.

Design of Signal Timing Plan for Urban Signalized Networks including Left Turn Prohibition

“…The difference is that the lane-based method can also assign lane markings. The lane-based method was used in turning restriction problems [36] and was integrated with traffic assignment models [37], but both methods have not been practically applied. In consideration of the practical extension, the stage-based method is used in this paper.…”

Exclusive Bus Lane Network Design: A Perspective from Intersection Operational Dynamics

“…The models for the reliability-based network design problem are proposed (Chootinan et al 2005), examined (Chen et al 2006), and modified (Chen et al 2013). Researchers also discussed the lane reorganization strategies for network enhancement, which includes turning restriction (Long et al 2010;Long et al 2014;Zhao et al 2015), cross elimination (Cova and Johnson 2003;Liu and Luo 2012;Xie et al 2010;Xie and Turnquist 2011), lane reversal (Kalafatas and Peeta 2009;Karoonsoontawong and Lin 2011;Yang and Bell 1998;Zhang and Gao 2007), zero traffic conflict design (Eichler et al 2013), and one-way street operation (Zhao et al 2016a;Zhao et al 2016b). However, the exclusive bus lanes were not considered.…”