MPC Research Reports
Report Details
Title: | Optimization of Left Lane Traffic Signals |
Authors: | Peter T. Martin, Joe Perrin, Erik Brondum, and Blake Hansen |
University: | Utah State University |
Publication Date: | Mar 1998 |
Report #: | MPC-98-91 |
Project #: | MPC-121 |
TRID #: | 00748690 |
Keywords: | exclusive permissive phasing, geometry, left turn phase, location, opposing traffic, traffic volume, turning lanes, vehicle detectors |
Abstract
This study compares the performance of left-turn phasing to provide quantifiable benefits of one phasing over another. From the analysis, guidelines are developed for determining the type of left-turn phasing based on left-turn volume, opposing through volume and lane geometry.