Students will also require access to several intersection analysis software tools
including HCS,. SIDRA and CORSIM. Primary reference documents include the ...
Course Syllabus TTE 5258: Urban Intersection Operations (3 credit hours) Catalog Description Signal and stop sign control, roundabouts, traffic flow theory (interrupted flow), field studies, analytical intersection models, simulation models, software for intersection analysis. Textbook None. References Students will also require access to several intersection analysis software tools including HCS, SIDRA and CORSIM. Primary reference documents include the TRB Traffic Flow Theory and Highway Capacity Manuals. Several current ITE, TRB and FHWA research reports and publications will also be used. All software and references are available on campus in the Traffic Control Systems Laboratory. A CD-ROM containing electronic versions of the available references will be distributed Instructor Kenneth G. Courage 513e Weil (352) 392-7575 x1452, Home 376-2248
[email protected] Prerequisites TTE 5255 or consent of instructor Goals This is an intermediate course in the analysis of traffic control at intersections. It deals with all intersection control modes and all of the commonly used analysis models. A person who completes this course will be able to identify the most appropriate analysis technique or techniques for an intersection problem, and to apply the methodology to produce useful results. Format and Presentation Three lectures per week, with one mid-term and one final examination. Some topics will be supplemented by prepared videotapes and Internet material. Five homework problems involving intersection operations will be assigned. Internet access is required for all students. The course grade will be based on homework (15%), case study (25%), term paper (20%) and examinations (2 @ 20% each).
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Introduction and organization Review of basic signalization concepts Interrupted flow theory The queue accumulation polygon Random and saturation effects Field studies at intersections The Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) The Highway Capacity Software (HCS) SIDRA TSIS and CORSIM Opposed traffic movements Shared-lane operations Traffic-actuated control analysis Intersection simulation CORSIM intersection applications Signalized interchanges Two-way stop control All-way stop control Roundabout control Case studies and discussion of assignments
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Term Project: (20%) ! Identify a conceptual problem in intersection modeling and develop a non-trivial solution. ! Must demonstrate original thought related to the course ! May involve data collection, statistical analysis, model development, computer programming, etc. ! Final product could be an analytical procedure, simulation program, research proposal, etc. ! Must include literature review. ! Proposals due Feb 11 ! Progress report (1 page) due Mar 31 ! Final report due at end of year
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Select an intersection in need of control improvements Propose and evaluate a wide range of alternatives Develop and document a recommended solution Proposals due Feb 15 Progress report (1 page) due end of March Final report due at end of semester
Homework (15%) Approximately 5 assignments Submit by due date for full credit Computer Support Required Internet access and access to traffic control model software products listed above will be required for all students. All software products are MS-DOS or Windows-based. Engineering Applications Design and analysis of traffic signal operations at local intersections. This is a required course for the Certificate in Traffic Operations (CTop) Program. Software Required (all available in the Traffic Control Systems Laboratory) 1. 2. 3. 7.
The Highway Capacity Software TSIS and CORSIM SIDRA Visual BASIC or equivalent
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Instructor's Requirements Class attendance: Students are expected to attend all class meetings. The instructor should be notified in advance of any scheduled absence. There is no specific penalty for missing a class, however all students are responsible for the material delivered verbally in each class. Make-up exams and other work: will not be given except in unusual cases beyond the student's control, and arranged in advance with the instructor. Grades will be given at the end of the semester based on work completed during the semester, and time extensions will not be granted beyond the due dates. Each homework assignment will be due at the end of the week following its distribution unless a later date is specified. No credit will be given for homework that is not submitted on time. A grade of "I" will be given if all term assignments (i.e., those due at the end of the semester) are not received by 5:00 PM on the Friday of exam week. The grade may be changed later upon submission of delinquent assignments. There will be no specific grade penalty for work submitted after the end of the semester, however no "A" grades will be awarded to students who have not completed all course requirements before the end-of-semester deadline. Class demeanor and etiquette: should follow the rules of common sense. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussion and to initiate such discussion whenever they feel that they or the class could benefit from a dialog with the instructor. Other actions that disturb the class are discouraged. Cell phones must be turned off before the class begins.
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