TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2006//
TI  - Effect of bus stop on traffic flow on an urban corridor: a case study
JO  - Indian highways
A1  - Karuna, S.
A1  - Sharma, U.
SP  - 43
EP  - 52
VL  - 34
IS  - 7
N2  - This article describes the use of road capacity analysis in investigating the effect of newly-installed bus stops along an already heavily-trafficked road in the city of Chandigarh, India. Traffic volume data was collected and analysed, showing greater traffic numbers on weekdays on the stretch of road with bus stops. A spot speed study was carried out and speed flow equations generated using linear regression analysis for all vehicle types. Free speed on a stretch of road without a bus stop was higher than in the presence of a bus stop. The recommendations from the conclusions of the study include that bus bays should be provided; existing traffic regulations should be enforced; the road should be widened; heavy vehicles should be prohibited during peak hours; and entry and exit points from the road should be closed at their current location.<p /> 
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SN  - 0376-7256
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -