Traffic Engineering

by Roess, Roger P.; Prassas, Elena S.; McShane, William R.

• ISBN13: 9780131424715
• ISBN10: 0131424718
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

This unique book presents comprehensive and in-depth coverage of traffic engineering.KEY TOPICSIt discusses all modern topics in traffic engineering, including design, construction, operation, maintenance, and system.For anyone involved in traffic studies, engineering, analysis, and control and operations.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Traffic Engineering and Its Scope

Emerging Issues and Trends in Traffic Engineering

Traffic Stream Components and Characteristics

Traffic Studies: Introduction and Overview

Statistics and Applications in Traffic Engineering

Volume Studies and Characteristics

Speed, Travel Time, and Delay Studies

Accident Studies

Traffic Capacity Analysis Concepts

Highway Capacity Analysis of Multilane, Uninterrupted Flow Facilities

Areas of Concentrated Turbulence on Uninterrupted Flow Facilities: Weaving, Merging, and Diverging

Calibrating Relationships for Freeway Analysis

Analysis of Two-Lane Rural Highways

Traffic Control Devices

Introduction to Intersection Control

Basic Principles of Intersection Signalization

Fundamentals of Signal Design and Timing

Analysis of Signalized Intersections

Actuated Signals and Detection

Calibration of Parameters for Critical Movement Analysis

Techniques for Addressing Freeway System Congestion

Signal Coordination for Progressive and Congested Conditions

Computer Traffic Signal Control Systems for Arterials and Networks

Arterial Design and Management

Traffic Simulation: Principles and Tools

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