[1] Qu Zhaowei, Qi Xingzu, Chen Yongheng, Bai Qiaowen, et al. Optimal allocation model of signalized intersectionswith dynamic use of exit lanes for left turn [J]. Journal of Southeast University (English Edition), 2020, 36 (2): 213-219. [doi:10.3969/j.issn.1003-7985.2020.02.012]

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Journal of Southeast University (English Edition)[ISSN:1003-7985/CN:32-1325/N]

Volumn:

36

Issue:

2020 2

Page:

213-219

Research Field:

Traffic and Transportation Engineering

Publishing date:

2020-06-20

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Title:

Optimal allocation model of signalized intersectionswith dynamic use of exit lanes for left turn

Author(s):

Qu Zhaowei;  Qi Xingzu;  Chen Yongheng;  Bai Qiaowen;  Tao Chuqing;  Liu Fanghong

School of Transportation, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China

Keywords:

traffic engineering;  exit lane for left turn;  signaled intersection;  multi-objective optimization

PACS:

U491

DOI:

10.3969/j.issn.1003-7985.2020.02.012

Abstract:

In order to improve the operational efficiency of heavy left-turn demand intersections, an optimal allocation model of an intersection with dynamic use of exit lanes for left turns(EFL)is proposed. The constraints of setting EFL are analyzed, including the number and length of reverse variable lanes, flow direction constraints, and signal constraints, etc. The constraints and control variables are combined in a unified framework for simultaneous optimization. The objective functions are defined as the average delay and left-turn capacity of an intersection. The model is solved by a non-dominated genetic algorithm(NSGA-Ⅱ). The results show that after the optimal allocation of EFL, the average vehicle delays of the intersection can be reduced by 14.9% and left-turn capacity can be increased by 19.3%. The effectiveness of the optimal allocation model of EFL is demonstrated.

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Biography: Qu Zhaowei(1962—), male, doctor, professor, quzw@jlu.edu.cn.
Foundation items: The Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province(No.20190201107JC), the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2019YFB1600500).
Citation: Qu Zhaowei, Qi Xingzu, Chen Yongheng, et al. Optimal allocation model of signalized intersections with dynamic use of exit lanes for left turn[J].Journal of Southeast University(English Edition), 2020, 36(2):213-219.DOI:10.3969/j.issn.1003-7985.2020.02.012.

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