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AuthorVillegas J.J.
AuthorAlhajyaseen W.K.M.
AuthorNakamura H.
AuthorGoto A.
Available date2019-05-19T10:09:45Z
Publication Date2018
Publication NameIATSS Research
ResourceScopus
ISSN3861112
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.iatssr.2017.12.001
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/11577
AbstractSignalized intersections are one of the key elements that play a vital role at road networks. The efficiency and safety levels of intersections can affect the operational performance of the whole system. In general, turning traffic, especially median-turning, has always been considered as the most problematic movement in the operation of intersections. This becomes more critical with high turning demand where exclusive turning lanes (single or double) can be assigned to provide larger capacities for these movements and to reduce conflicts with through traffic. However, improper treatment of median-turn lanes could create cross-maneuvering behavior which may limit the expected increase in capacity and create safety issues. Median-turning lane markings are commonly provided at intersections in Japan to guide drivers while turning which is expected to reduce the conflicts among turning traffic. Meanwhile, in the Philippines, exclusive median-turn lanes are installed at intersections without proper treatment which may contribute to the low mobility and safety levels. Therefore, this study evaluated the impact of inside intersection lane markings on the operation of median-turn lanes in terms of mobility and safety. The vehicle maneuver, speed and interactions between the turning traffic were utilized as essential components for the assessment. The empirical analysis shows that conflicting trajectories were present on double turn lanes without median-turn lane markings in the Philippines, which resulted to serious conflicts among the turning vehicles and negatively influenced the turning speed and saturation flow rate of the turn lanes. On the other hand, the turn lane markings in Japan, provided a positive impact to mobility and safety of the turning lanes. Moreover, it was also found that the geometric characteristics and traffic signal phasing scheme highly affects the capacity and safety condition of signalized intersections.
Languageen
PublisherElsevier B.V.
SubjectMedian turning lane
Pavement markings
Safety
Saturation flow rate
Signalized intersection
TitlePerformance evaluation of the inside intersection median-turn lane markings on the mobility and safety performance of signalized intersections in the Philippines and Japan
TypeArticle
Pagination230 - 239
Issue Number4
Volume Number42
dc.accessType Open Access


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