Sensitivity Analysis in Traffic Microscopic Simulation Model for Roundabouts

In the literature, many analytical techniques allow the study of the performance (capacity, queues, delays, etc) of roundabouts which are divided into two groups: analytical models and microscopic simulation models. Each method, when formulated, has to consider some aspects of roundabout circulation...

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Main Authors: Rosolino Vaiana, Vincenzo Gallelli, Teresa Iuele
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Published: Riga Technical University Press 2013-09-01
Series:The Baltic Journal of Road and Bridge Engineering
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Online Access:https://bjrbe-journals.rtu.lv/article/view/3568
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description In the literature, many analytical techniques allow the study of the performance (capacity, queues, delays, etc) of roundabouts which are divided into two groups: analytical models and microscopic simulation models. Each method, when formulated, has to consider some aspects of roundabout circulation in comparison to others (geometric elements, vehicular flow and user behaviour). In particular, microscopic simulation models offer several advantages, compared to analytical ones (such as realistic modelling of vehicle arrivals and departures or the ability to study the spatial extent of queues), but they must be carefully calibrated. In this paper the authors introduce the results of a large survey conducted on an ample range of roundabout scenarios through the application of VISSIM simulation software. Each scenario describes a fixed roundabout phenomenon using geometric elements (inscribed circle radius, circular roadway, central and splitter islands etc.) and characteristics of the traffic flow (density, distribution, crossing and approach speeds, etc.) as variables. The results allow authors to evaluate the effects of these parameters on roundabout stop-line delays through a significance analysis.
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spelling doaj-art-2e14edb14e6341469f9e2fa546a817ba2025-08-20T02:42:51ZengRiga Technical University PressThe Baltic Journal of Road and Bridge Engineering1822-427X1822-42882013-09-018317418310.3846/bjrbe.2013.221976Sensitivity Analysis in Traffic Microscopic Simulation Model for RoundaboutsRosolino Vaiana0Vincenzo Gallelli1Teresa Iuele2Dept of Civil Engineering, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, cubo 46/B, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende (CS), ItalyDept of Civil Engineering, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, cubo 46/B, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende (CS), ItalyDept of Civil Engineering, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, cubo 46/B, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende (CS), ItalyIn the literature, many analytical techniques allow the study of the performance (capacity, queues, delays, etc) of roundabouts which are divided into two groups: analytical models and microscopic simulation models. Each method, when formulated, has to consider some aspects of roundabout circulation in comparison to others (geometric elements, vehicular flow and user behaviour). In particular, microscopic simulation models offer several advantages, compared to analytical ones (such as realistic modelling of vehicle arrivals and departures or the ability to study the spatial extent of queues), but they must be carefully calibrated. In this paper the authors introduce the results of a large survey conducted on an ample range of roundabout scenarios through the application of VISSIM simulation software. Each scenario describes a fixed roundabout phenomenon using geometric elements (inscribed circle radius, circular roadway, central and splitter islands etc.) and characteristics of the traffic flow (density, distribution, crossing and approach speeds, etc.) as variables. The results allow authors to evaluate the effects of these parameters on roundabout stop-line delays through a significance analysis.https://bjrbe-journals.rtu.lv/article/view/3568roundaboutmicrosimulation modelsstop-line delayqueuesanalysis of variancedriver behaviour
spellingShingle Rosolino Vaiana
Vincenzo Gallelli
Teresa Iuele
Sensitivity Analysis in Traffic Microscopic Simulation Model for Roundabouts
The Baltic Journal of Road and Bridge Engineering
roundabout
microsimulation models
stop-line delay
queues
analysis of variance
driver behaviour
title Sensitivity Analysis in Traffic Microscopic Simulation Model for Roundabouts
title_full Sensitivity Analysis in Traffic Microscopic Simulation Model for Roundabouts
title_fullStr Sensitivity Analysis in Traffic Microscopic Simulation Model for Roundabouts
title_full_unstemmed Sensitivity Analysis in Traffic Microscopic Simulation Model for Roundabouts
title_short Sensitivity Analysis in Traffic Microscopic Simulation Model for Roundabouts
title_sort sensitivity analysis in traffic microscopic simulation model for roundabouts
topic roundabout
microsimulation models
stop-line delay
queues
analysis of variance
driver behaviour
url https://bjrbe-journals.rtu.lv/article/view/3568
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