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Simulation-based Performance Evaluation of Skewed Uncontrolled Intersections

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Abstract

This study has developed simulation-based models for evaluating the performance of skewed uncontrolled intersections since the existing models do not consider the effect of skew angle. The calibration parameters for simulating four-legged uncontrolled intersections are suggested. The results indicate that the developed simulation model can predict the capacity and level of service more accurately than the existing Indo-HCM. Moreover, different scenarios were also analysed to study the influence of speed breaker, temporary median, widening, and change in vehicle proportions on capacity. The study also proposes skew-angle-based volume warrants for the capacity of approach roads, which will be helpful for design engineers.

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Abbreviations

Auto:

Auto-rickshaws

B:

Buses

BC:

Big Cars (BC),

CC0:

Standstill Distance

CC1:

Gap Time Distribution

CC2:

Following Distance Oscillation

CC3:

Threshold for Entering Following

CC7:

Oscillation Acceleration

CC8:

Acceleration from Standstill

GA:

Genetic Algorithm

HCM:

Highway Capacity Manual

Indo – HCM:

Indian Highway Capacity Manual

LCV:

Light Commercial Vehicles

LDD:

Lateral Distance Driving

LDS:

Lateral Distance Standing

LOS:

Level of Service

PCU:

Passenger Car Unit

RT:

Right-Turn

SC:

Standard/Small Cars

TAT:

Two/Three Axle Trucks

TH:

Through

TW:

Two-Wheelers

v/c:

Volume to Capacity Ratio

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All authors are contributed to the study conception and design. Conceptualization, data collection, data extraction, data analysis, investigation, methodology, resources, software, validation, writing original draft were performed by AAR. Conceptualization, supervision, review and editing were performed by HM and MM. All authors contributed to the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.

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Arathi, A.R., Harikrishna, M. & Mohan, M. Simulation-based Performance Evaluation of Skewed Uncontrolled Intersections. Int. J. ITS Res. 21, 349–360 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13177-023-00360-6

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