Obtaining the optimum size of new at-grade transportation network without signalized intersections, roundabouts, or stop signs | |
| Author | Liyanage, Sohani Pramoodha |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.TE-16-04 |
| Subject(s) | Transportation--Planning--Computer simulation Transportation--Evaluation Transportation--Planning--Computer simulation Transportation--Evaluation |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Transportation Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. TE-16-04 |
| Abstract | A typical at - grade grid transportation network consists of intersection conflict points, which are crucial as majority of major delays and accidents are a result of traffic movements through those intersections. Even though, the use of controlling systems is a remedy to decrease those conflicting movements, it increases the congestion due to capacity reduction at intersections. Hence, designing a zero - conflict transport ation network is essential to create a healthy environment. A novel approach in the design of new at - grade transportation networks is proposed to develop an efficient transportation network where people can travel without any conflict, minimum delay, and, safely. It is composed of hexagons tiling together to form a unique design with o ne - way and two - way directional links to avoid conflicting movements at junctions. It has the potential to replace the existing problematic grid network and lead to the efficiency of the road network. Moreover, it maintains the low cost of at - grade infrastructure and does not require stop sign s or traffic signal s to delay the traffic. This thesis aims to continue further research on the proposed network to step forward towards the implementation of the new design in real - life, through obtaining the optimal configuration by analyzing numerical results via microsimulation traffic simulation. |
| Year | 2017 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. TE-16-04 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Transportation Engineering (TE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Surachet Pravinvongvuth |
| Examination Committee(s) | Kunnawee Kanitpong;Nakatsuji, Takashi |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Asian Institute of Technology Fellowship |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2017 |