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http://dx.doi.org/10.12815/kits.2019.18.2.77

A Study on Application of TPCLT(Twice Per Cycle Left-Turn) for a Signalized Three-Leg Intersection  

Han, Dajeong (Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engr., Incheon National University)
Kim, Eungcheol (Dept. of Civil & Environmental Eng.r, Incheon National University)
Publication Information
The Journal of The Korea Institute of Intelligent Transport Systems / v.18, no.2, 2019 , pp. 77-92 More about this Journal
Abstract
TPCLT is a advanced signal system that serves twice left turn phases during the same cycle. TPCLT can be a useful where the left turn traffic volume is high and the length of the left turn lane is short. This study examined the effectiveness of TPCLT in reducing delay for a signalized three-Leg intersection and proposed the application of TPCLT signal system. 108 scenarios with different traffic volumes were created. This study analyzed the control delay of the three-Leg intersection in case TPCLT is operated and non-TPCLT is operated. As a result of analysis, it was shown that TPCLT was effective in most of the scenarios. When traffic volume ratio of the left turn is 30~40%, TPCLT was more effective at reducing the control delay. The study result shows significant delay reduction for the left turning traffic and it is approximately 50 seconds. The opposing movement's average control delay increased 2 seconds. The effect of TPCLT on the length of left turn lane was analyzed. As a result, it is found that TPCLT is effective when the length of left turn lane is 30%~60% compared to that of conventional three leg intersection operations.
Keywords
Left-turn Phasing; TPCLT; VISSIM; Control delay; Length of left turn lane;
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