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Authors:
Marek Bauer
Keywords: bus lane; signalized junction; running time
Abstract:
The efficiency of designated bus lanes is very differentiated. This is an effect of the influence of many disturbing factors and the lack of determination and consequence in privileging buses. Problems are mostly seen on the approaches to junctions equipped with traffic signals. In this paper, the factors influencing onto bus running conditions on the designated lanes were classified, as well as the model of bus traffic disturbances at approaches to junctions with traffic signals. The partial elements of the model (e.g., queue clearing time, stopping time in bus lane at approach to junction) were estimated with regression models using. Also, the methods of reducing losses of bus travel time at approaches to junctions were presented. Finally, the micro simulation of bus running time at approaches to junctions with traffic signals in different traffic conditions were executed. Was proved that the reduction of queues in bus lanes may be achieved through shortening the section of the bus lane which is open for vehicles taking a right turn or through the separation of additional, external traffic lane for turning right vehicles, off the bus lane.
Pages: 1 to 6
Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2014
Publication date: October 12, 2014
Published in: conference
ISSN: 2308-4537
ISBN: 978-1-61208-371-1
Location: Nice, France
Dates: from October 12, 2014 to October 16, 2014