Optimization of Traffic Signalization Timings to Reduce Queue Length and Vehicle Delays: A Case Study in Çukurova University

Abstract

After each central exam organized by OSYM (Measuring, Selection and Placement Centre), traffic jam occurs since thousands of vehicles of candidates and instructors enter into a two lane way, which is the only road that combines the Çukurova University (ÇU) campus to city center, within a short period of time. In order to organize traffic flow and reduce queue lengths and vehicle delays occur in main roads, traffic signalization plays an important role. There are number of simulation tools used in order to understand traffic flow trend and minimize problems associated with vehicle concentration such as CMEM, VISSIM, SYNCHRO, TRANSYT-7F and VISGAOST. Among them VISSIM comes front which has the ability to simulate complex traffic flow and convert the field data into processable mathematical values. In this study, VISSIM program was used decide best signal timing in order to deal with traffic problem created by vehicle concentration after central exams.

Keywords

• Optimization,traffic signalization,VISSIM,emission

References

1. Bambode, K., Gajghate, V., (2014). Traffic Signal Optimization for Important Routes In Nagpur City: A Review. International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, vol. 2 no. 4, pp.511-514.
2. Stevanovic A., Stevanovic J., Zhang K., and Batterman, S., (2009). Optimizing Traffic Control to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Vehicular Emissions. Transportation Research Record; pp.105-113.
3. Sumeet K., Ketankumar V., (2015) “Use of Vissim in Heterogeneous Traffic Modelling-A Review. Indian Journal of Research, vol. 5 4., pp. 453-454.
4. Hallmark, S. L., and R. Guensler. (1999). Comparison of Speed and Acceleration Profiles from Field Data with NETSIM Output for Modal Air Quality Analysis of Signalized Intersections. In Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 1664, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, pp. 40–46.
5. Rouphail, N. M., Frey C. H., Colyar J. D., and Unal A.,(2001). Vehicle Emissions and Traffic Measures: Exploratory Analysis of Field Observations at Signalized Arterials. Presented at 80th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C.
6. Marsden, G., M. Bell, and S. Reynolds.(2001). Towards a Real-Time Microscopic Emission Model. Transportation Research, vol. 6; pp. 37–60.
7. Rakha, H. A., and Y. Ding. (2001). Impact of Vehicle Stops on Vehicle Energy and Emissions. Presented at 80th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C.
8. Robertson, D. I., C. F. Lucas, and R. T. Baker., (1980). Coordinating Traffic Signalsto Reduce Fuel Consumption. TRL Report LR934. TransportResearch Laboratory, Crowthorne, Berkshire, United Kingdom.

9. Dissanayake D.T, Senanayake S.M.R, Divarathne H.K.D., Samaranayake B.G.L.T. (2009). Real-Time Dynamic Traffic Light Timing Adaptation Algorithm and Simulation Software
10. PTV.VISSIM 5.40-03 User Manual. PTV Planung Transport Verkehr AG, Karlsruhe, 2012.
11. Karthik G., Ralegoankar R.V.(2014). Optimization of signal timings at signalized intersections in Indian Scenario. Transportation Planning and Implementation Methodologies for Developing Countries.
12. Uludamar, E. et al. (2017). Evaluation of vibration characteristics of a hydroxyl (HHO) gas generator installed diesel engine fuelled with different diesel–biodiesel blends. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.01.192
13. Yıldızhan, Ş., Uludamar, E., Çalık, A., Dede, G. , Ozcanlı, M.(2017). Fuel properties, performance and emission characterization of waste cooking oil (WCO) in a variable compression ratio (VCR) diesel engine. European Mechanical Science, vol. 1(2), pp. 56-62