The Impact of Road Realignment on the Traffic Load in the Surrounding Area

This paper examines how the unidirectional alignment of a selected street affects traffic load at nearby signal-controlled intersections. Using the Aimsun 8 simulation model, the intersections in the city of Topoľčany were evaluated. A simulation model was created based on a traffic survey conducted...

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Main Authors: Peter Fabian, Kristián Čulík, Alica Kalašová, Ľubomír Černický
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2624-8921/6/4/95
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author Peter Fabian
Kristián Čulík
Alica Kalašová
Ľubomír Černický
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description This paper examines how the unidirectional alignment of a selected street affects traffic load at nearby signal-controlled intersections. Using the Aimsun 8 simulation model, the intersections in the city of Topoľčany were evaluated. A simulation model was created based on a traffic survey conducted by video detection at selected signal-controlled intersections. Both the negative and positive impacts of this modification were analyzed. This study shows a significant deterioration in the traffic situation. This paper further investigates the improvement achieved through corrective measures such as implementing an actuated control plan, modifying signal plans, and coordinating traffic flows. The results show the effectiveness of these measures in reducing congestion and improving traffic flow. They also serve as a foundation for optimizing traffic systems and implementing measures to improve urban mobility.
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spelling doaj-art-fa922ecb18bb4f7aa2f1ad7da777817d2025-08-20T02:57:01ZengMDPI AGVehicles2624-89212024-11-01641942196210.3390/vehicles6040095The Impact of Road Realignment on the Traffic Load in the Surrounding AreaPeter Fabian0Kristián Čulík1Alica Kalašová2Ľubomír Černický3Department of Road and Urban Transport, University of Žilina, Univerzitná 1, 01026 Žilina, SlovakiaDepartment of Road and Urban Transport, University of Žilina, Univerzitná 1, 01026 Žilina, SlovakiaDepartment of Road and Urban Transport, University of Žilina, Univerzitná 1, 01026 Žilina, SlovakiaDepartment of Road and Urban Transport, University of Žilina, Univerzitná 1, 01026 Žilina, SlovakiaThis paper examines how the unidirectional alignment of a selected street affects traffic load at nearby signal-controlled intersections. Using the Aimsun 8 simulation model, the intersections in the city of Topoľčany were evaluated. A simulation model was created based on a traffic survey conducted by video detection at selected signal-controlled intersections. Both the negative and positive impacts of this modification were analyzed. This study shows a significant deterioration in the traffic situation. This paper further investigates the improvement achieved through corrective measures such as implementing an actuated control plan, modifying signal plans, and coordinating traffic flows. The results show the effectiveness of these measures in reducing congestion and improving traffic flow. They also serve as a foundation for optimizing traffic systems and implementing measures to improve urban mobility.https://www.mdpi.com/2624-8921/6/4/95road realignmentsimulation modeltraffic signal controlintersection evaluationvehicles
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simulation model
traffic signal control
intersection evaluation
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title The Impact of Road Realignment on the Traffic Load in the Surrounding Area
title_full The Impact of Road Realignment on the Traffic Load in the Surrounding Area
title_fullStr The Impact of Road Realignment on the Traffic Load in the Surrounding Area
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traffic signal control
intersection evaluation
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