Traffic Flow Analysis and Solutions to Ease Traffic Flow at Unsignalized Taxila Intersection

Farooq, Danish; Akram, Tayyab

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“…Afterthecollectionoftrafficdataforeachroadsegmentofthe intersection;Flowrate,MaximumServiceflowrate,Capacity, volumetocapacityratioandLevelofService(LOS)were calculated in the related study (Farooq and Akram 2018).…”

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Investigation of Traffic Issues at Unsignalized Taxila Intersection and their Countermeasures

Farooq,

Tufail,

Ali

et al. 2024

Period. Polytech. Transp. Eng.

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Taxila intersection is facing severe traffic issues includingcongestion, delays, increased travel times and inadequate infrastructure. The aim of the study is to highlight the real problems at Taxila intersection related to road users, vehicles and road infrastructure. Traffic data was collected during peak hours through traffic observing video cameras at the unsignalized intersection. Subsequently, traffic violation measurements and their comparisons between morning and evening peak hours, as well as between weekend and week days were developed. The study also identifies the involvement in traffic violations by different drivers, age groups and vehicle types. Comparing morning and evening peak hours reveals variations in traffic patterns and congestion levels throughout the day, helping to create customized plans. Similarly, investigating disparities between weekends and weekdays uncovers unique factors influencing traffic conditions on different days. Results showed that highest percentage of violations at the intersection resulted from 'illegal crossing of road by pedestrian' followed by 'illegal parking' at the intersection. While the lowest percentage of violation observed was 'wrong way driving' at the intersection. In conclusion, this research provides a comprehensive understanding of the traffic issues at the Taxila intersection and offers evidence-based strategies to improve traffic flow, mitigate congestion, and enhance road safety in the area.

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Investigation of Traffic Issues at Unsignalized Taxila Intersection and their Countermeasures

Farooq,

Tufail,

Ali

et al. 2024

Period. Polytech. Transp. Eng.

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“…According to Table 2, we notice the negative correlation between increasing vehicle size and critical traffic flow gradually increased, which means that the heavier vehicle reduces the critical traffic flow of the road segment more. Passenger Car Equivalent (PCE) is a metric unit used to assess traffic flow on the freeway, which is essentially the effect that a mode of transport has on traffic variables compared to a single mode of transport (Farooq and Akram, 2018). We think that the impact of trucks, especially large trucks, on traffic throughput capacity is not limited to the reduction of vehicle density, including causing more congestion due to longer merging time, lower traffic speed, etc.…”

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How the rise of trucks has reduced traffic throughput

Gao

Levinson

2022

Preprint

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This paper collects the morning peak period data of 564 loop detector stations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul freeway network from all workdays of 1995-2019. Stations that repeatedly meet saturation conditions are chosen using fundamental diagrams (FDs) to determine the change in the throughput capacity of the entire network over 25 years. Network throughput drops from approximately 1850 veh/lane/hr in 1995 to approximately 1600 veh/lane/hr in 2019. By connecting motor vehicles type and traffic levels at permanent classification stations, we determine the increase in the number of trucks is in part responsible for the decrease in throughput capacity.

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“…If traffic flow equals or less than capacity Collision between vehicles, low mean speed, frequent unexpected stoppage will occur [37]. Congestion occurs due to excess traffic demand and inefficient road operations [38].…”

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“…Intersections become very congested if traffic volume are high, make inefficiency as a result peoples suffer delay and frustration [14]. A rapid escalation in the number of motor vehicles, greater availability of used vehicles, the relative reduction in prices result traffic congestions [15]. Due to traffic congestion, air pollution, fuel usage, and travel time [16,17].…”

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TCEIA

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The increment of vehicles due to the proportional increment of populations and a rapid development of modern society is a major concern in Metropolitan cities in developing countries like Bangladesh. So, it is imperative to monitor traffic volume as well as the quality of transport supply termed as the Level of Service (LOS). The present study is an investigation of the behavior of mixed traffic flow in Rajshahi city of Bangladesh. Field Traffic volume survey was carried out to determine the level of service at 3 major Unsignalized intersections in Rajshahi city corporation (RCC). Level of service (LOS) was determined by volume capacity ratio and peak hour factor (PHF) method. Nature of traffic flow in Rajshahi city is heterogeneous. So, this heterogeneous or mixed traffic are simplified by Passenger car unit (PCU). Then estimated PCU was used to determine LOS. LOS was calculated for both directions of roads. Auto rickshaw, easy bike and Rickshaw are the dominant vehicles in Monicottor, Vodra, and Laxmipur intersection. According to PHF method and V/C ratio method, LOS of Monicottor intersection is very unstable and worst. At Vodra intersection which consists of three legs, Talaimari to Vodra lane contains highest traffic volume at evening peak and the LOS of Vodra to Padma Residentail area is very worst in nature after analyzing both V/C ratio and PHF method. Considering and evaluating all the findings it can be recommended that Restriction for truck movement in daytime should be applied in Monicottor intersection and width of Monicottor to Sondighir mor and Vodra to Padma residential area road need to be increased to make the traffic flow suitable. Also, incorporation of an effective traffic signal, traffic rules and regulation should be applied and maintained properly in the worst condition intersection to accelerate the traffic flow in RCC area.

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Traffic Flow Analysis and Solutions to Ease Traffic Flow at Unsignalized Taxila Intersection

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Investigation of Traffic Issues at Unsignalized Taxila Intersection and their Countermeasures

Investigation of Traffic Issues at Unsignalized Taxila Intersection and their Countermeasures

How the rise of trucks has reduced traffic throughput

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