Citation

Derr BR. Transp. Res. Rec. 1987; 1132: 77-81.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1987, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences USA, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

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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.

Language: en

Keywords

MATHEMATICAL MODELS; TRAFFIC SURVEYS; HIGHWAY TRAFFIC CONTROL; CONTROL SYSTEMS; MOTOR TRANSPORTATION - Communication Systems