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<H3>higways agency support zip merging. One after the other.
No slagging off this time please
Introduction:
This project looks at ways of controlling traffic on the approach to roadworks in situations where traffic is forced to merge because of a reduction in the number of lanes.
Project Objectives:
Substantial delays are caused by this merging manoeuvre and the accident rate is significantly increased. This project seeks ways of improving throughput, reducing delays, and increasing safety.
Summary:
Extensive trials have been undertaken both by means of computer modelling and through on-road tests. The work has led to a better understanding of traffic behaviour during the merging process and has suggested a number of possible improvements. These have included the development of \"zip merging\" which decreases driver frustration and encourages better queuing discipline, thus reducing the impact of queues on upstream junctions. This technique has been successfully applied where two lanes merge into one and three lanes merge into two. Innovative means of controlling traffic at roadworks were investigated and recommendations on best practice have been developed.
Executive Summary:
Project Reports:
Publications:
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No slagging off this time please
Introduction:
This project looks at ways of controlling traffic on the approach to roadworks in situations where traffic is forced to merge because of a reduction in the number of lanes.
Project Objectives:
Substantial delays are caused by this merging manoeuvre and the accident rate is significantly increased. This project seeks ways of improving throughput, reducing delays, and increasing safety.
Summary:
Extensive trials have been undertaken both by means of computer modelling and through on-road tests. The work has led to a better understanding of traffic behaviour during the merging process and has suggested a number of possible improvements. These have included the development of \"zip merging\" which decreases driver frustration and encourages better queuing discipline, thus reducing the impact of queues on upstream junctions. This technique has been successfully applied where two lanes merge into one and three lanes merge into two. Innovative means of controlling traffic at roadworks were investigated and recommendations on best practice have been developed.
Executive Summary:
Project Reports:
Publications:
| Freedom of Information | Disclaimer | Privacy Statement | Contact us | Technical Terms | Accessibility | Site Map
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