In Chapter 9 of the 1994 update to the 1985 Highway Capacity Manual, the operational and planning analysis of signalized intersections is discussed. The methodology for saturation flow rate estimation does not consider all elements of the interaction between pedestrians and turning vehicles. This study describes this interaction for left and right turns using a conflict-zone-occupancy approach. A conflict zone is a portion of an intersection, typically in the crosswalk, in which pedestrians and vehicles compete for space. Conflict-zone occupancy, defined as the fraction of the effective green period during which pedestrians occupy a conflict zone, provides the basis for a rational adjustment to saturation flow. This study details the results of a multiregional data collection effort that confirms the validity of the conflict-zone-occupancy approach. In addition, this study describes the effect of geometric constraints, as reflected in the number of receiving lanes versus the number of turning lanes, on turning-vehicle saturation flow. After consideration of signalized intersection phasing and turn protection, one can calculate saturation flow adjustment factors reflecting the effect of pedestrians on lane groups containing vehicles turning left ( fLpb) or right ( fRpb).


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    Title :

    Effect of Pedestrians on Capacity of Signalized Intersections


    Additional title:

    Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1998-01-01




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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