A Segmented Signal Progression Model for the Modern Streetcar System
This paper is on the purpose of developing a segmented signal progression model for modern streetcar system. The new method is presented with the following features: (1) the control concept is based on the assumption of only one streetcar line operating along an arterial under a constant headway and...
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doaj-099a219c13754646bba49227045c62002020-11-24T22:26:31ZengHindawi LimitedDiscrete Dynamics in Nature and Society1026-02261607-887X2015-01-01201510.1155/2015/763565763565A Segmented Signal Progression Model for the Modern Streetcar SystemBaojie Wang0Wei Wang1Xiaojian Hu2Xiaowei Li3Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Urban ITS, Southeast University, ChinaJiangsu Key Laboratory of Urban ITS, Southeast University, ChinaJiangsu Key Laboratory of Urban ITS, Southeast University, ChinaJiangsu Key Laboratory of Urban ITS, Southeast University, ChinaThis paper is on the purpose of developing a segmented signal progression model for modern streetcar system. The new method is presented with the following features: (1) the control concept is based on the assumption of only one streetcar line operating along an arterial under a constant headway and no bandwidth demand for streetcar system signal progression; (2) the control unit is defined as a coordinated intersection group associated with several streetcar stations, and the control joints must be streetcar stations; (3) the objective function is built to ensure the two-way streetcar arrival times distributing within the available time of streetcar phase; (4) the available time of streetcar phase is determined by timing schemes, intersection structures, track locations, streetcar speeds, and vehicular accelerations; (5) the streetcar running speed is constant separately whether it is in upstream or downstream route; (6) the streetcar dwell time is preset according to historical data distribution or charging demand. The proposed method is experimentally examined in Hexi New City Streetcar Project in Nanjing, China. In the experimental results, the streetcar system operation and the progression impacts are shown to affect transit and vehicular traffic. The proposed model presents promising outcomes through the design of streetcar system segmented signal progression, in terms of ensuring high streetcar system efficiency and minimizing negative impacts on transit and vehicular traffic.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/763565 |
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A Segmented Signal Progression Model for the Modern Streetcar System |
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A Segmented Signal Progression Model for the Modern Streetcar System |
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A Segmented Signal Progression Model for the Modern Streetcar System |
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A Segmented Signal Progression Model for the Modern Streetcar System |
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segmented signal progression model for the modern streetcar system |
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This paper is on the purpose of developing a segmented signal progression model for modern streetcar system. The new method is presented with the following features: (1) the control concept is based on the assumption of only one streetcar line operating along an arterial under a constant headway and no bandwidth demand for streetcar system signal progression; (2) the control unit is defined as a coordinated intersection group associated with several streetcar stations, and the control joints must be streetcar stations; (3) the objective function is built to ensure the two-way streetcar arrival times distributing within the available time of streetcar phase; (4) the available time of streetcar phase is determined by timing schemes, intersection structures, track locations, streetcar speeds, and vehicular accelerations; (5) the streetcar running speed is constant separately whether it is in upstream or downstream route; (6) the streetcar dwell time is preset according to historical data distribution or charging demand. The proposed method is experimentally examined in Hexi New City Streetcar Project in Nanjing, China. In the experimental results, the streetcar system operation and the progression impacts are shown to affect transit and vehicular traffic. The proposed model presents promising outcomes through the design of streetcar system segmented signal progression, in terms of ensuring high streetcar system efficiency and minimizing negative impacts on transit and vehicular traffic. |
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