Traffic engineering / Roger P. Roess, Elena S. Prassas, William R. McShane
- Author
- Roess, Roger P.
- Published
- Upper Saddle River, NJ : Pearson, [2011]
- Copyright Date
- ©2011
- Edition
- 4th ed.
- Physical Description
- x, 734 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm
- Additional Creators
- Prassas, Elena S. and McShane, William R.
- Contents
- 1. Introduction to Traffic Engineering -- 1.1. Traffic Engineering as a Profession -- 1.2. Transportation Systems and Their Function -- 1.3. Highway Legislation and History in the United States -- 1.4. Elements of Traffic Engineering -- 1.5. Modern Problems for the Traffic Engineer -- 1.6. Standard References for the Traffic Engineer -- 1.7. Metric versus U.S. Units -- 1.8. Closing Comments -- References -- Part 1. Traffic Components and Characteristics -- 2. Road User and Vehicle Characteristics -- 2.1. Overview of Traffic Stream Components -- 2.2. Road Users -- 2.3. Vehicles -- 2.4. Total Stopping Distance and Applications -- 2.5. Closing Comments -- References -- 3. Roadways and Their Geometric Characteristics -- 3.1. Highway Functions and Classification -- 3.2. Introduction to Highway Design Elements -- 3.3. Horizontal Alignment of Highways -- 3.4. Vertical Alignment of Highways -- 3.5. Cross-Section Elements of Highways -- 3.6. Closing Comments -- References -- Problems -- 4. Introduction to Traffic Control Devices -- 4.1. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices -- 4.2. Traffic Markings -- 4.3. Traffic Signs -- 4.4. Traffic Signals -- 4.5. Special Types of Control -- 4.6. Summary and Conclusion -- References -- Problems -- 5. Traffic Stream Characteristics -- 5.1. Types of Facilities -- 5.2. Traffic Stream Parameters -- 5.3. Relationships among Flow Rate, Speed, and Density -- 5.4. Closing Comments -- References -- 6. Introduction to Traffic Flow Theory -- 6.1. Basic Models of Uninterrupted Flow -- 6.2. Queueing Theory -- 6.3. Shock-Wave Theory and Applications -- 6.4. Characteristics of Interrupted Flow -- 6.5. Closing Comments -- References -- Problems -- Part 2. Traffic Studies and Programs -- 7. Statistical Applications in Traffic Engineering -- 7.1. Overview of Probability Functions and Statistics -- 7.2. The Normal Distribution and Its Applications -- 7.3. Confidence Bounds -- 7.4. Sample Size Computations -- 7.5. Addition of Random Variables -- 7.6. The Binomial Distribution Related to the Bernoulli and Normal Distributions -- 7.7. The Poisson Distribution -- 7.8. Hypothesis Testing -- 7.9. Summary and Closing Comments -- References -- Problems -- 8. Traffic Data Collection and Reduction Methodologies -- 8.1. Applications of Traffic Data -- 8.2. Types of Studies -- 8.3. Data Collection Methodologies -- 8.4. Data Reduction -- 8.5. Cell Phones -- 8.6. Aerial Photography and Digitizing Technology -- 8.7. Interview Studies -- 8.8. Concluding Comments -- References -- Problems -- 9. Volume Studies and Characteristics -- 9.1. Critical Parameters -- 9.2. Volume, Demand, and Capacity -- 9.3. Volume Characteristics -- 9.4. Intersection Volume Studies -- 9.5. Limited Network Volume Studies -- 9.6. Statewide Counting Programs -- 9.7. Specialized Counting Studies -- 9.8. Closing Comments -- References -- Problems -- 10. Speed, Travel Time, and Delay Studies -- 10.1. Introduction -- 10.2. Spot Speed Studies -- 10.3. Travel-Time Studies -- 10.4. Intersection Delay Studies -- 10.5. Closing Comments -- References -- Problems -- 11. Highway Traffic Safety: Studies, Statistics, and Programs -- 11.1. Introduction -- 11.2. Approaches to Highway Safety -- 11.3. Accident Data Collection and Record Systems -- 11.4. Accident Statistics -- 11.5. Site Analysis -- 11.6. Development of Countermeasures -- 11.7. Closing Comments -- References -- Problems -- 12. Parking -- 12.1. Introduction -- 12.2. Parking Generation and Supply Needs -- 12.3. Parking Studies and Characteristics -- 12.4. Design Aspects of Parking Facilities -- 12.5. Parking Programs -- 12.6. Closing Comments -- References -- Problems -- Part 3. Freeways and Rural Highways -- 13. Fundamental Concepts for Uninterrupted Flow Facilities -- 13.1. Types of Uninterrupted Flow Facilities -- 13.2. The Highway Capacity Manual -- 13.3. The Capacity Concept -- 13.4. The Level of Service Concept -- 13.5. Service Flow Rates and Service Volumes -- 13.6. The v/c Ratio and Its Use in Capacity Analysis -- 13.7. Problems in Use of Level of Service -- 13.8. Closing Comments -- References -- Problems -- 14. Basic Freeway Segments and Multilane Highways -- 14.1. Facility Types -- 14.2. Basic Freeway and Multilane Highway Characteristics -- 14.3. Analysis Methodologies for Basic Freeway Sections and Multilane Highways -- 14.4. Sample Problems -- 14.5. Calibration Speed-Flow-Density Curves -- 14.6. Calibrating Passenger-Car Equivalents -- 14.7. Calibrating the Driver Population Factor -- 14.8. Adjustment Factors to Free-Flow Speed -- 14.9. Software -- 14.10. Source Documents -- References -- Problems -- 15. Weaving, Merging, and Diverging Movements on Freeways and Multilane Highways -- 15.1. Turbulence Areas on Freeways and Multilane Highways -- 15.2. Level-of-Service Criteria -- 15.3. A Common Point: Converting Demand Volumes -- 15.4. Weaving Segments: Basic Characteristics and Variables -- 15.5. Computational Procedures for Weaving Area Analysis -- 15.6. Basic Characteristics of Merge and Diverge Segment Analysis -- 15.7. Computational Procedures for Merge and Diverge Segments -- 15.8. Sample Problems in Weaving, Merging, and Diverging Analysis -- 15.9. Analysis of Freeway Facilities -- References -- Problems -- 16. Two-Lane Highways -- 16.1. Introduction -- 16.2. Design Standards -- 16.3. Passing Sight Distance on Two-Lane Highways -- 16.4. Capacity and Level-of-Service Analysis of Two-Lane Rural Highways -- 16.5. Sample Problems in Analysis of Rural Two-Lane Highways -- 16.6. The Impact of Passing and Truck Climbing Lanes -- 16.7. Summary -- References -- Problems -- 17. Signing and Marking for Freeways and Rural Highways -- 17.1. Traffic Markings on Freeways and Rural Highways -- 17.2. Establishing and Posting of Speed Limits -- 17.3. Guide Signing of Freeways and Rural Highways -- 17.4. Other Signs on Freeways and Rural Highways -- References -- Problems -- Part 4. The Intersection -- 18. The Hierarchy of Intersection Control -- 18.1. Level I Control: Basic Rules of the Road -- 18.2. Level II Control: YIELD and STOP Control -- 18.3. Level III Control: Traffic Control Signals -- 18.4. Closing Comments -- References -- Problems -- 19. Elements of Intersection Design and Layout -- 19.1. Intersection Design Objectives and Considerations -- 19.2. A Basic Starting Point: Sizing the Intersection -- 19.3. Intersection Channelization -- 19.4. Special Situations at Intersections -- 19.5. Street Hardware for Signalized Intersections -- 19.6. Closing Comments -- References -- Problems -- 20. Basic Principles of Intersection Signalization -- 20.1. Terms and Definitions -- 20.2. Discharge Headways, Saturation Flow, Lost Times, and Capacity -- 20.3. The Critical-Lane and Time-Budget Concepts -- 20.4. The Concept of Left-Turn (and Right-Turn) Equivalency -- 20.5. Delay as a Measure of Effectiveness -- 20.6. Overview -- References -- Problems -- 21. Fundamentals of Signal Timing and Design: Pretimed Signals -- 21.1. Development of Signal Phase Plans -- 21.2. Determining Vehicular Signal Requirements -- 21.3. Determining Pedestrian Signal Requirements -- 21.4. Compound Signal Timing -- 21.5. Sample Signal Timing Applications -- 21.6. References -- References -- Problems -- 22. Fundamentals of Signal Timing: Actuated Signals -- 22.1. Types of Actuated Control -- 22.2. Detectors and Detection -- 22.3. Actuated Control Features and Operation -- 22.4. Actuated Signal Timing and Design -- 22.5. Examples in Actuated Signal Design and Timing -- References -- Problems -- 23. Critical Movement Analysis of Signalized Intersections -- 23.1. The TRB Circular 212 Methodology -- 23.2. A Critical Movement Approach to Signalized Intersection Analysis -- 23.3. Sample Problems Using Critical Movement Analysis -- 23.4. Closing Comments -- References -- Problems -- 24. Analysis of Signalized Intersections -- 24.1. Introduction -- 24.2. Conceptual Framework for the HCM 2010 Methodology -- 24.3. The Basic Model -- 24.4. A "Simple" Sample Problem -- 24.5. Complexities -- 24.6. Calibration Issues -- 24.7. Summary -- References -- Problems -- 25. Intelligent Transportation Systems in Support of Traffic Management and Control. and 25.1. ITS Standards -- 25.2. National ITS Architecture -- 25.3. ITS Organizations and Sources of Information -- 25.4. ITS-Related Commercial Routing and Delivery -- 25.5. Sensing Traffic by Virtual and Other Detectors -- 25.6. Traffic Control in an ITS Environment -- 25.7. How Fast Is Fast Enough? -- 25.8. Emerging Issues -- 25.9. Summary -- Problems -- 26. Signal Coordination for Arterials and Networks: Undersaturated Conditions -- 26.1. Basic Principles of Signal Coordination -- 26.2. Signal Progression on One-Way Streets -- 26.3. Bandwidth Concepts -- 26.4. The Effect of Queued Vehicles at Signals -- 26.5. Signal Progression for Two-Way Streets and Networks -- 26.6. Common Types of Progression -- 26.7. Software for Doing Signal Progression -- 26.8. Closing Comments -- References -- Problems -- 27. Signal Coordination for Arterials and Networks: Oversaturated Conditions -- 27.1. System Objectives for Oversaturated Conditions -- 27.2. Root Causes of Congestion and Oversaturation -- 27.3. Overall Approaches to Address Oversaturation -- 27.4. Classification -- 27.5. Metering Plans -- 27.6. Signal Remedies -- 27.7. Variations in Demand and Capacity -- 27.8. Summary and Further Readings -- References -- 28. Analysis of Streets in a Multimodal Context -- 28.1. Arterial Planning Issues and Approaches -- 28.2. Multimodal Performance Assessment -- 28.3. Summary -- References -- Problems -- 29. Planning, Design, and Operation of Street and Arterials -- 29.1. Kramer's Concept of an Ideal Suburban Arterial -- 29.2. Principles Guiding Local Streets -- 29.3. Access Management -- 29.4. Balanced Streets and Complete Streets -- 29.5. Traffic Calming -- 29.6. Roundabouts -- 29.7. Network Issues -- 29.8. Special Cases -- 29.9. Summary -- References -- Problems -- 30. Traffic Impact Analysis -- 30.1. Scope of This Chapter -- 30.2. An Overview of the Process -- 30.3. Tools, Methods, and Metrics -- 30.4. Case Study 1: Driveway Location -- 30.5. Case Study 2: Most Segments of a Traffic Impact Analysis -- 30.6. Summary -- References -- Problems.
- Subject(s)
- ISBN
- 9780136135739 (alk. paper)
0136135730 (alk. paper) - Bibliography Note
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
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