Delay analysis for freeway corridor surveillance, communication, and control systems

B Derr - Transportation research record, 1987 - safetylit.org
B Derr
Transportation research record, 1987safetylit.org
A method of estimating the delay savings due to installation of a freeway corridor
surveillance, communication, and control (SC&C) system is discussed. Using reasonable
assumptions, the model estimates recurrent delay by speed-flow relationships and includes
the effects of diversion to the frontage road. The nonrecurrent delay savings is found by
using a graphical technique on a plot of time versus cumulative vehicles. The model
parameters are easily adjusted for local conditions. The model provides a valuable tool for …
Abstract
A method of estimating the delay savings due to installation of a freeway corridor surveillance, communication, and control (SC&C) system is discussed. Using reasonable assumptions, the model estimates recurrent delay by speed-flow relationships and includes the effects of diversion to the frontage road. The nonrecurrent delay savings is found by using a graphical technique on a plot of time versus cumulative vehicles. The model parameters are easily adjusted for local conditions. The model provides a valuable tool for ranking SC&C projects and obtaining an estimate of their benefits.
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