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Can traffic signals better help queue overflows? I think so. #ReimaginingTrafficSignalsSpaces A while ago I worked on a project deploying upstream detection measuring when turnbays are full and the impact on adjacent through lanes that are tangled due to queue overflow. The algorithmic technique identified this cause-effect. The traffic signals were then adjusted proportional to the quantified impact. This adjustment respected the conventional traffic signals optimisation to improve the resulting optimisation. The same treatment could be used in other ways or modes, eg freight, pedestrians, bicycles, motorways, given supporting measurement technologies. Such treatment uplifts the operation of, and value derived from, existing road assets. Picture: significant overflowing vehicle queue on tapering two lane right turn on state road intersection at Pacific Highway turning into Ryde Road, Pymble, Sydney, Australia. Adjacent through lane flow compromised due to collateral effect from turnbay overflow. #AdaptiveTrafficSignals #TrafficSignals #ITS

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🚦 Insights on Intersection Capacity 🚦 In the context of free-flowing traffic, the typical capacity ranges from 1700 to 1900 vehicles per lane per hour. However, when traffic signals are introduced, this flow is disrupted, and capacity is distributed based on the allocation of green time for each movement. A simplified approach to estimate capacity involves assessing the sum of vehicle demand per lane per hour across critical lane groups. If this total exceeds the 1700 to 1900 range, the intersection becomes oversaturated, leading to queues. It’s essential to recognize that this method gives a quick estimate how many vehicles an intersection can serve in an hour based on the stages/phasing. For a more accurate calculation, consider estimating saturation flow rates for the lane groups. Feel free to share your insights and thoughts on this topic! 🚗🌐 #TrafficEngineering #UrbanMobility #TrafficManagement

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“Vehicle to everything” or V2X for short, is a wireless communication tool that allows vehicles to transmit speed, location, road conditions and other basic information. Last month, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a national deployment plan for the technology as part of its national road safety strategy. The goal of the program is to have three-quarters of the nation’s intersections equipped with V2X technology in about 12 years. It’s the latest proposed fix to a surge in traffic fatalities on US roads. The ambitious goal is to reduce traffic deaths to zero. There were more than 40,000 deaths on the nation’s highways last year, up 24% from 10 years earlier and continuing a trend that began in 2020, according to estimates released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA. Pedestrian deaths hit a 40-year high of 7,522 in 2022. Proponents of V2X say that the technology can be instrumental in making streets safer. https://lnkd.in/eX2jC6-k

"Automatic Movable Road Barriers". Though they have some considerable drawbacks that must be analysed in a very detailed manner, I find the whole technology insightful. Thank you for sharing Florian 👍. #engineering #civilengineering #design #transportationengineering #traffic #trafficengineering #trafficsafety #transportationsafety #barriers #roadbarriers #realtimetraffic #its #pavementengineering #mechanicalengineering #ai #artificialintelligence #creativity #idea #technology #invention #innovation #architecture #architecturalengineering #interiorarchitecture #industrialdesign #ingeniería #ingenieríacivil #ingenieríamecánica #engenharia #engenhariacivil #engenheirocivil #ingeniero #ingenierocivil #florianpalatini

🚦 Dive into Traffic Management Components traffic🚦 Here's a visual that breaks down the various elements involved in traffic management. From Adaptive Traffic Signal Control to Pedestrian and Cyclist Management, these components work together to ensure smoother, safer journeys for everyone on the road. Traffic management is all about optimizing the flow of vehicles and pedestrians, enhancing safety, and reducing congestion. This map highlights everything from Traffic Regulation and Enforcement to Public Transport Enhancement, offering a comprehensive view of what it takes to manage modern road networks effectively. #trafficengineer #transportation #transportationengineer #trafficengineering #transportationplannner #ITS #ATMS #trafficmanagement

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Great innovation 👏🏻💡 , for further safety measures, I hope they develop adaptable traffic signals before vehicles reach this barrier as often times drivers speed along roads they are familiar with and a significant shift of the barrier could cause more accidents during poor visibility. #engineering #technology #robotics #innovation