Flyovers and High Flow Arterial Concept
Publication: Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 111, Issue 2
Abstract
The feasibility of the development of high flow urban arterials by means of an integration of flyover technology with signal optimization is examined. Simulation results, using a modified version of the TRANSYT model, are presented for a case study arterial in the Greater Los Angeles area. These results indicate that the use of prefabricated flyovers, in conjunction with signal optimization, can effectively reduce travel delays and stops along heavily congested major arterials. The resulting high flow arterials can function effectively as “continuous flow boulevards,” even when embedded in relatively dense urban traffic networks.
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Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 111 • Issue 2 • March 1985
Pages: 139 - 154
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Copyright © 1985 ASCE.
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Published online: Mar 1, 1985
Published in print: Mar 1985
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