Exploring transit signal priority error through traffic micro-simulation modeling

Graham Currie; Majid Sarvi

Exploring transit signal priority error through traffic micro-simulation modeling

Civil & Environmental Engineering

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Abstract

Transit Signal Priority (TSP) can enhance transport system efficiency by reducing delay to high capacity vehicles. TSP design requires careful consideration of the circumstances for detection of transit vehicles and the process of estimating their progression through signals. This paper examines factors generating errors in TSP provision through a modeling approach using dynamic micro-simulation. Errors in calling TSP are examined and factors generating errors explored. Two factors are identified; 'time unavailable for priority' and 'queue detector interference'. Measures to address error are discussed.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	14th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems, ITS 2007
Pages	4027-4034
Number of pages	8
Volume	5
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2007
Event	World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems 2007 - Beijing China, Beijing, China Duration: 9 Oct 2007 → 13 Oct 2007 Conference number: 14th

Conference

Conference	World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems 2007
Abbreviated title	ITS 2007
Country/Territory	China
City	Beijing
Period	9/10/07 → 13/10/07

Keywords

Signal control (Transportation)
Traffic engineering
Traffic signal control
Transit signal priority

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Exploring transit signal priority error through traffic micro-simulation modeling

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