Research on Calculating the Parameters of Signal Timing for TSP Based on Enumeration Method

Abstract:

It is of importance to calculate the parameters of signal timing for TSP (Transit Signal Priority). However, most studies computing the delay are provided based on formula of triangle area. With communication technology developing precisely calculating the delay time of buses can be achieved. The kernel algorithm of TSP still has room for improvement. In this paper, the algorithmic flow of the most of functions is presented based on Enumeration Method.Meanwhile the study uses the VISSIM simulation model to evaluate the impact of a number of alternative priority strategies on both the prioritized buses and general traffic. The priority logic that is considered in the study provides signal timing parameters within a real-time traffic signal control environment. A case study was conducted to validate the model results. Simulation results shows that this method effectively reduces average delay time of the travelers.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 756-759)
• Pages: 3094-3098
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.756-759.3094
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: Tian Hong Gu, Hui Jian Cao
• Keywords: Communication Technology, Enumeration Method, Transit Signal Priority, Vissim

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