| Title | Vehicular Traffic Flow Theory and Tunnel Traffic Flow Measurements |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 50348 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Chin, G.; Jordan, L.; Kahn, D.; Morin, S.; Yoh, P. |
| Source | 220p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Publisher | United States. Dept. of Transportation. Office of the Secretary |
| Publication Date | 19710601 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | Vehicular traffic flow has been investigated theoretically and experimentally in order that peak hour collective traffic flow dynamics can be understood and that the peak hour flow through the Callahan Tunnel can be improved by means of traffic flow control and modification. Two theoretical models are suggested, the finite reaction time model and the asymmetrial response model, as predictive of observed traffic density dynamics, wave growth, and asymmetry. Experimentally,a traffic flow profile of capacities, vehicle speeds, and relationships between slowdown wave phenomena and traffic flow, determined. Base on these, it is suggested that traffic flowmay be improved with traffic flow modification procedures. |
| Rosap ID | dot:11737 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11737 |
| TRT Terms | Traffic flow; Traffic models; Mathematical models; Measurement; Peak periods |
| General Subjects | Traffic flow; Models; Mathematical models; Peak periods; Tunnels; Measurement |
| Classification | AGR - INFRASTRUCTURE - Capacity; NTL - HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION - HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION; NTL - OPERATIONS AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS - Traffic Flow; NTL - OPERATIONS AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS - OPERATIONS AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-OST-71-07; PB-204 798 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/50000/50300/50348/DOT-TSC-OST-71-7.pdf |
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| Database | NTL Digital Repository |