• Journal of Korean Society of Transportation
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• v.19 no.1
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• pp.115-129
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• 2001

The purpose of this study is to develop a cycle-free signal timing model for minimizing delays based on Third-generation control concept using Genetic Algorithm. A special feature of this model is its ability to manage delays of turning movements on the cycle basis. The model produces a cycle-free based signal timing(cycles and green times) for each intersection to minimize delays of turning movements on the cycle basis. The performance of cycle-free signal timings was evaluated on normal (v/c = 0.7) and oversaturated (v/c=1.0) conditions. The performance measures are throughput and the number of queued vehicles at the end of green time. The result shows that the cycle free signal timing is superior to the fixed signal timing to manage traffic flows of intersections; (1) the proposed model accomplishes the basic objective of the research, producing cycle free signal timings on the cycle basis, (2) on normal conditions, cycle free signal timings produce less queued vehicles at the end of green time, and (3) on oversaturated conditions, the cycle free signal timing is superior to the fixed signal timing to manage saturated traffic flows of intersections.

• International Journal of Highway Engineering
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• v.12 no.2
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• pp.1-7
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• 2010

This study deals with the unsignalized intersection delay in the urban transportation demand forecasting. The objectives are to develop the unsignalized intersection delay models and to comparatively analyze the applicability of the above models. In pursuing the above, this study gives particular attentions to simulating by KHCS program and implementing the case study of Cheongju using EMME/2. The major findings are the followings. First, the 8 unsignalized intersection delay models were developed through 480 simulating results, which are all statistically significant. Second, the estimates by the unsignalized delay models were analyzed to be most fitted to the observed traffic volume data.

• Journal of Korean Society of Transportation
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• v.20 no.7
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• pp.31-41
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• 2002

국내의 도로용량편람에 근거한 좌회전 신호의 선택기준은 4방향 접근로 각각의 방향별 교통량, 좌회전 전용차로의 유무, 차로수 등의 수많은 요인들을 통해 결정된다. 이 요인들은 각각의 특성에 따라 좌회전 신호의 선택기준에 미치는 영향력이 다르며 그 영향력의 크기에 따라 변수를 결정해야 한다. 그러나 국내에서 사용되고 있는 대부분의 좌회전 신호의 선택기준은 이러한 검토 없이 해당도로의 한 방향 좌회전 교통량과 이와 마주보며 진행하는 직진 교통량, 차로수만을 기준으로 결정되고 있다. 따라서 본 연구는 국내 도로용량편람의 알고리즘을 이용하여 좌회전 신호의 선택기준에 영향을 주는 주요 요인을 밝히고, 이 결과를 이용하여 임계좌회전 교통량 (비 보호좌회전 신호로 신호교차로의 운영효율을 극대화 할 수 있는 최대 좌회전 교통량)을 제시함으로서 비 보호 좌회전 준거를 설정하고자 하였다. 본 연구에 의한 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 좌회전 신호의 선택기준에 영향을 주는 주요요인은 해당도로의 좌회전 교통량, 대향직진 교통량, 차로수, 교차도로의 교통량과 차로수이며, 이 요인들 중에서 해당도로의 차로수가 좌회전 신호의 선택기준에 가장 큰 영향을 미치는 것으로 분석되었다. 그러나, 비 보호좌회전은 일반적으로 2차로에서 운영되므로 보편적인 상황에서의 비 보호좌회전 신호의 선택기준은 해당도로의 좌회전 교통량. 대향직진 교통량 및 교차도로의 교통량에 좌우된다. 둘째, 대향직진 교통량이 커질수록 임계좌회전 교통량은 감소하는 것으로 분석되었다. 셋째. 교차도로의 교통량이 커질수록 임계좌회전 교통량은 감소하는 것으로 분석되었다.

• Proceedings of the KOR-KST Conference
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• 1998.10a
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• pp.206-215
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• 1998

교차로 교통신호제어의 입려정보로 단순히 차량의 대수만으로는 정확한 신호제어를 할 수가 없다. 여기에는 대기차량수, 도로의 길이, 차량의 형태 등을 고려한 도로의 혼잡량이라는 상징적 정보량이 적합하다고 할 수 있다. 그러나 상징적인 정보량은 입력정보인 실제적인 물리량사이에 서로 관련성이 없거나 상충적일 경우, 각 정보간의 선형성과 관련식을 도출하여 상징적인 정보를 얻는다는 것이 어렵다. 본 논문에서는 교통 신호처리에서 사용하는 상징적 정보량의 의미와 필요성을 고찰하여 본 후, 퍼지 이론을 통해 물리적인 교통 정보량을 이용 교통신호제어 상징적인 출력 정량인 교통 혼잡량을 산출하여 교통신호제어에 적용하여 기존의 교통신호제어와 비교하였다.

• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.35 no.5
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• pp.1111-1121
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• 2015

Roundabouts face a congestion problem when there are unbalanced traffic conditions, especially during peak times. The congestion at roundabouts results in long delay times and low level of service. Some research has addressed congestion problems of the metering roundabout, however, few studies have focused on the congestion issues of the double signals metering roundabout. This research bridges this gap through analyzing the congestion issues of the Old Belair double signals roundabout in Adelaide. The research proposes a new analysis method based on a four-nodes intersection in order for double signals roundabout analysis to be carried out as follows: firstly, at the modeling stage, a connection of four individual intersections, adjustment of lane geometry, input of directional traffic volumes, priority and phase time set up are proposed. Secondly, for calibration, PFF, critical gap, follow-up headway and extra bunching values have been applied. The results from the analysis show that the new method is able to analyze the delay time, level of service, degree of saturation and allow for further analysis.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Geographic Information Studies
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• v.12 no.3
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• pp.45-55
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• 2009

This study was intended to increase efficiency of traffic flow management on intersection. The result suggested to establish a left-turn at own risk lane to increase efficiency of traffic flow on intersection. The scope of the research was to investigate the geometric structure of a signal-controlled intersection, traffic volume(density) with respect to directions and traffic signal display, and to select a signalling intersection into which a car waiting for a traffic signal enters by adjusting the display sequence of traffic signal. The delay with respect to directions and for the whole intersection was compared for the current situation and an improvement plan. Using TSIS, a traffic analysis package, the traffic situation on an intersection was investigated. Based on the simulation result for Seok-Jeon intersection in Ma-San selected from the field investigation of intersections to which an improvement plans would be applicable, the waiting time in the direction without a entering traffic signal was decreased to be 78.6 seconds per car and that of the direction expecting the increase of waiting time was increased by 4 seconds per car only. It was confirmed that the waiting time for the whole intersection was improved.

• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.30 no.3D
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• pp.205-213
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• 2010

The unsignalized intersections in a community road in the city of Seoul have 3,753 traffic accidents(9%) of total 41,702 cases in 2008, not high in the occurrence rate of traffic accidents, but seem to have a quite high potential of accidents due to the unreasonable and insufficient operation of systems and facilities in the part of traffic foundations. In particular, the un-signalized intersections in a community road have an insufficient measure for safety as compared to the crossroads with signals, and there are few analysis of traffic accidents and domestic researches on the model of affecting factors. Our country also has no concept of passing priority in operating a crossroad without signals, differently from foreign countries, so the researches and safety measures for improving the safety of a crossroad without signals in a community road are urgent. Therefore, this research has developed a safety model for a crossroad without signals in a community road based on the safety image data collected through individual interviews and questionnaires for the users of unsignalized intersections in a community road, and confirmed that legal systems, road facilities, personal factors, etc. have the biggest effect on the safety of drivers. It was confirmed that the clarity of passing methods, establishment of legal systems, etc. have the biggest effect on safety in order to raise the safety of unsignalized intersections in a community road, which drivers desire.

• The Journal of The Korea Institute of Intelligent Transport Systems
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.25-37
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• 2014

Recently, our local governments are conducting the introduction of tram system because it is recognized as an effective public transit that can solve a traffic jam in downtown, decreasing public transit share and environmental issues in world wide cities. We developed the Active Priority Control Strategy to efficiently operate a tram in our existing traffic signal system. This study organized the tram system for operating the Active Priority Signal Control, developed the algorithm that calculates a tram-stop dwell time in order to pass the downstream intersection without a stop. The dwell time is determined by arrival time at tram-stop, downstream signal time, and the location of a opposite tram, it can be reduced by choosing the optimal one among Signal Priority Controls. Using the VISSIM and VISVAP model, we conducted a simulation test for the city of Chang-won that it is expected to install a tram system. It showed that a developed signal control strategy is effective to prevent a tram's stop in intersections, to reduce a tram's travel time.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Telematics and Electronics S
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• v.36S no.3
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• pp.36-46
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• 1999

본 논문에서는 DSPN(Deterministic and Stochastic Petri Net)을 이용, 교차로에서의 차량 진입과 같은 이산 사건(discrete events)적인 상황을 해석하고, 교통신호기의 동작과 차량흐름을 모델링하였다. 교차로에서의 차량 흐름을 확률적 개념으로 표현하여, 차량 변화에 따른 교차로의 상황을 토큰의 변화로 나타내었다. GreatSPN을 사용한 모의 실험을 통하여, 모델링된 교통신호기하에서의 차량의 평균 지체시간을 분석하였다. 차량 지체시간을 이용하여 단위시간연장 교통량 대응 신호기와 본 논문에서 제안한 최대시간허용 교통량 대응 신호기의 성능을 비교 분석하여, 최대시간허용 교통량 대응 신호기가 단위시간연장 교통량 신호기보다 좋은 특성을 나타냄을 보였다. 2개의 교차로로 이루어진 시스템을 본 논문에서 개발한 기본 모듈들을 서로 연결하여 분석하였고, 이러한 성능 분석을 통하여 주위 여건에 적합한 새로운 교통신호기를 구현할 수 있음을 보였다.

• International Journal of Highway Engineering
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.59-67
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• 2011

It can prevent traffic accidents in a way as taking precautionary measures for road safety at signalized intersection in advance. Particularly, traffic accidents can be reduced at relatively low cost without redesigning alignments. That is 'Positive Guidance method' which can help prevent traffic accidents through improvement of road facilities at signalized intersection. In this study, potentially higher hazardous signalized intersection due to speeding was selected through site investigation. Field analysis at designated section was conducted and devised a plan for improvements of road facilities. Subjects drove in driving simulator in 3-D virtual reality of designated intersection. Based on data from simulator, statistical analysis(t-verification) was conducted for 'Before and After effectiveness' of speed reduction. As a result, it indicates that speed reduction was effective after improvements at each spot in driving simulator. In the future, hazardous signalized intersections which can be applied for PG method will be effective for road safety based on this research.