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SIDRA MODEL FUNDAMENTALS

WORKSHOP CONTENTS
Traffic Models - An Introduction
ž Model Benefits / Objectives
ž Data - Information - Knowledge - Wisdom
ž Model Consistency
ž Movement Classes
ž Level of Model Detail
ž Traffic Models - Analytical and Microsimulation
ž About Microsimulation Models
ž Model Complexity vs Model Error
ž Importance of Lane-Based Modelling
ž Understanding Traffic Models
Fundamentals of Traffic Flow
ž Uninterrupted and Interrupted Flows
ž Where Do We Start?
ž Three Key Parameters
Uninterrupted Flows
ž Spacing - Speed - Flow
ž Other Fundamental Relationships
ž Speed-Flow Models
ž Spot Speed, Travel Speed and Travel Time
ž Bunched Headway Model
ž Extra Bunching for Upstream Signal Effects
Traffic Signals - Saturation Flow
ž Queue Discharge Surveys for Saturation Flow and Saturation Speed
ž Saturation Headway Model
ž Saturation Flow, Start Loss, End Gain
ž Saturation Flow Survey
ž Short Lane Saturation Flows
ž PCUs and TCUs: Movement Class and Turning Vehicle Effects
ž Saturation Flow Estimation in veh/h
ž Shared Lane Saturation Flow Rate

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Capacity, Degree of Saturation, Lane Flows

ž Demand Flows
ž Capacity, Degree of Saturation, Practical Capacity
ž Lane Flows and Unequal Lane Use
Traffic Signals - Timing and Coordination
ž Basic Elements of Signal Phasing
ž Variable Phase Sequence Analysis
ž Signal Timing
ž Displayed and Effective Green Times
ž Common Control Groups
ž Critical Movement Diagram
ž Basic Parameters in Actuated Signal Operation
ž Signal Platoon Patterns
ž Platoon Dispersion Model
ž Signal Coordination
Roundabouts
ž Roundabout Capacity Models
ž Modelling issues observed at UK Roundabouts
ž SIDRA Roundabout Capacity Model
ž Capacity model with roundabout approach interactions
ž Other features of SIDRA Roundabout Model
ž Bunched Headway Model of Circulating Flow
ž Geometry parameters in the SIDRA Roundabout Capacity Model
ž Entry Radius and Entry Angle
ž Roundabout Size (Inscribed Diameter)
ž Circulating and Exiting Flows
ž Capacity Constraint
ž Unbalanced Flows
ž Roundabout Metering Signals
Sign Control
ž Gap Acceptance Model
ž Gap Acceptance Parameters (Driver Focus in Model)
ž Movement Class (Heavy Vehicle, etc) Effects
ž Reduction in Follow-up Headway and Critical Gap with Opposing Flow Rate “SIDRA Standard”
and “SIDRA HCM” model parameters
ž Gap Acceptance Survey Method
ž Rule of Thumb for Gap Acceptance Parameters
Pedestrians
ž Pedestrians Crossing Types
ž About Pedestrians
ž Pedestrian Crossing Speeds
ž Pedestrians at Signals
ž Pedestrian Minimum Time
ž Pedestrian Actuation

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Intersection Performance
ž Delay, Back of Queue, Stop Rate.
ž Overflow Concept
ž Acceleration - Deceleration
ž Fuel consumption, Emissions, Operating Cost
Model Calibration
ž Key parameters
ž Principle for software model calibration: adjust basic parameters
ž Signal saturation flow example
Network Modelling
ž Lane Blockage and Capacity Constraint
ž Special Movement Classes
ž Lane Movement Flow Proportions
ž Midblock Lane Changes
Discussion
End of SIDRA MODEL Fundamentals Workshop

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