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21. Traffic Signal Design-II

The chapter discusses traffic signal design, focusing on green splitting, pedestrian crossing requirements, and performance measures of signalized intersections. Effective green time allocation and the evaluation of signal performance using various delay metrics are key aspects covered. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of accommodating pedestrian needs through careful phase design.

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Sections

  • 42

    Traffic Signal Design-Ii

    This section delves into the advanced aspects of traffic signal design, focusing on green time allocation, pedestrian crossing considerations, and performance evaluation metrics.

  • 42.1

    Overview

    The section introduces the concepts of cycle time division in traffic signals and evaluates their performance.

  • 42.2

    Green Splitting

    Green splitting involves the apportioning of effective green time to signal phases, factoring in lost time.

  • 42.3

    Pedestrian Crossing Requirements

    This section discusses the requirements for pedestrian crossing at traffic signals, focusing on phase design and exclusive pedestrian phases.

  • 42.4

    Performance Measures

    Performance measures evaluate the effectiveness of traffic signal designs, focusing on delay, queue length, and stops.

  • 42.5

    Summary

    This section focuses on green splitting for traffic signals, pedestrian crossing requirements, and performance evaluation metrics vital for effective traffic signal design.

  • 42.6

    Problems

    This section presents problems related to traffic signal timing calculations, including cycle length, green time, and performance measures.

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