However, it should be noted that such mathematical models make allowance for stochastic nature of traffic behavior as evident from the randomness effects in delay and queue length equations, percentile queue values, effect of random arrival headways and random size and occurrence of bunches in traffic on gap-acceptance capacities, and so on.
Other issues related to the delay and queue models and the level of service method described in HCM model are discussed in some detail in the next section. Upstream Signals Effect of upstream signals on roundabout capacity is modeled using the extra bunching parameter. This is available for the HCM option as well. Theoretically, the Extra Bunching parameter does not affect gap-acceptance capacity in the case of random arrival distributions as it applies to the HCM roundabout capacity model.
Using the SIDRA Standard model, which uses a bunched exponential distribution of headways, this condition is identified and indicated in output. Under most conditions except low circulating flow rates , gap-acceptance parameters estimated by the SIDRA Standard model imply priority sharing. The Origin- Destination O-D Factor in the SIDRA Standard model makes adjustment for the limited-priority gap- acceptance process although the process can be one of priority emphasis opposite of priority reversal in the case of unbalanced flow patterns However, close values of the follow-up headway and critical gap values in Table 1 indicate possibility of priority reversal in reality.
This method limits the amount of traffic that can enter the roundabout circulating road from each oversaturated lane to its capacity value. This affects the circulating and exiting flow rates of downstream approaches, thus requiring iterative calculations. This essential element of roundabout modeling applies to the HCM model. Unbalanced Flow Conditions The effect of unbalanced conditions at roundabouts has been discussed by the author in previous publications , Unbalanced conditions cause loss of capacity at high demand flow conditions.
These are useful in dealing with specific conditions rather than relying on a regression method for general average conditions. For example, it is recognized that drivers can be more aggressive when the entry flow rate is very high. Iterative calculations are needed to apply the Origin-Destination factor since this factor depends on the demand flow pattern as well as the amount of queuing on approach lanes.
Roundabout Metering Signals Roundabout metering signals can be used to create gaps in the circulating stream in order to solve the problem of excessive queuing and delays at approaches affected by highly directional unbalanced flows The use of metering signals is a cost-effective measure to avoid the need for a fully-signalized intersection treatment. More Than Two Entry and Circulating Lanes Roundabouts with more than 2 lanes and up to 8 legs can be analysed with any configuration of number of approach and circulating lanes, lane types and lane disciplines using the HCM model or SIDRA Standard capacity model.
These include single and multiple shared and exclusive slip lanes yielding bypass lanes controlled by yield or stop signs and continuous bypass lanes. The SIDRA Standard capacity model for roundabouts is sensitive to many parameters related to roundabout geometry, namely roundabout diameter, entry radius, entry angle, entry lane width, circulating lane width, number of entry lanes and circulating lanes, and other geometric parameters. However, the HCM model is only sensitive to the number of entry and circulating lanes as seen through the parameter values in Table 1.
Flared Entries or Short Lanes In the SIDRA Standard model, approach flaring effects are predicted through the use of entry lane width parameter extra lane width at the give-way line which is not sufficient for a separate queue to form and short lane modeling extra lane width which allows for an additional queue to form. Modeling of short lane capacity is an important part of roundabout capacity modeling since such short lanes flares may be very effective in capacity terms at roundabouts The effectiveness of short lanes depends on flow conditions.
Exit lane capacities as a function of pedestrian flows are also determined for all roundabout legs using a gap-acceptance method. These models are generally available. This method applies to the HCM model. Model Calibration Model calibration is important for the applicability of the HCM model to different local conditions, and for accommodating changes in driver characteristics over time. HCM recommends calibration of the model by specifying values of parameters A and B in Equations 1 , 2a and 2b using known follow-up headway and critical gap values.
In other words, parameter values shown in Table 1 can be changed on an approach basis with different parameters for single-lane and multi-lane cases. Additionally, adjustment factors fA and fB can be used to carry out calibration of all parameters, e.
It is also possible to calibrate the model on a movement basis by specifying the follow-up headway and critical gap values for individual movements, including bypass slip lane movements subject to yield condition slip lane movements. Furthermore, de facto exclusive lane cases are identified and taken into account appropriately during iterative lane flow calculations. The method applies to the HCM model including roundabouts with more than 2 lanes.
This method allocates lower volumes for lanes with lower capacities subdominant lanes. The procedure described in HCM uses lane volume factors to allocate higher volumes to dominant lanes. Heavy Vehicle Effects For the HCM model Equation 1 , heavy vehicle effects are taken into account by determining heavy vehicle factors for adjusting the opposing flow rates and the capacity estimate for heavy vehicles in the entry and circulating streams Equations 3 to 5.
The SIDRA Standard model uses the same method for opposing streams but adjusts the follow-up headway and critical gap values for heavy vehicle effects rather than adjusting the capacity estimate.
It is important that appropriate heavy vehicle factors are calculated for each lane rather than the whole approach since different heavy vehicle percentages for individual turning movements from an approach result in different heavy vehicle percentages per lane according to lane flow allocations. Ability for the analyst to specify the heavy vehicle equivalent default value of 2 as input per movement is useful for model calibration in specific situations where there are large commercial vehicles in particular turning movements.
Roundabout negotiation speeds and distances are estimated and geometric delays are calculated as a function of approach, exit and negotiation speeds and distances, thus allowing for speed variations of vehicles negotiating roundabouts. Geometric delays are added to delay estimates allowing for roundabout negotiation speeds and distances. More detailed discussion on issues related to delay, queue length and level of service is given in the next section.
Some procedures are implemented in the software for automatic update of some key parameters and options when the user changes the roundabout capacity model between the HCM and SIDRA Standard options. The HCM delay formula gives different results for a given capacity compared with the SIDRA Standard queue formula which is a little more detailed although the model structures are similar.
Various definitions of delay need to be clarified when comparing different delay models. Figures 3 and 4 are presented for this purpose. This includes all acceleration and deceleration delays between the instant deceleration from approach cruise speed starts point B in Figures 3 and 4 and the instant when the exit cruise speed is reached after negotiating the intersection point G in Figures 3 and 4. Control delay includes geometric delay defined as the delay experienced by a vehicle negotiating the intersection in the absence of any other vehicles without any queuing delays.
All vehicles slow down to a safe negotiation speed at roundabouts, and therefore experience a geometric delay. Geometric delay is determined as a function of approach and exit cruise speeds as well as the roundabout negotiation speeds, which depend on the geometric characteristics of the roundabout negotiation radius and distance, and the associated speeds as well the acceleration and deceleration characteristics of vehicles Figure 3.
HCM qualifies its delay estimates as control delay although it is not clear if the HCM roundabout delay formula includes geometric delay. HCM delay formula includes an acceleration- deceleration term related to the proportion of vehicles queued [5 min x,1. This could be associated with stopping from the approach negotiation speed movement C-D-E-F in Figure 4 , and therefore considered to be part of the stop-line delay. In this case, the HCM roundabout delay formula does not include geometric delay see Figure 4.
HCM , Chapter 4, states that "Delay is an important performance measure for interrupted-flow system elements. There are several types of delay, but control delay—the delay incurred due to the presence of a traffic control device—is the principal service measure in the HCM for evaluating LOS at signalized and unsignalized intersections.
Control delay includes delay associated with vehicles slowing in advance of an intersection, the time spent stopped on intersection approach, the time spent as vehicles move up in the queue, and the time needed for vehicles to accelerate to their desired speed. For roundabouts, it is assumed that this is the 95th percentile value of the cycle-average queue. This is the queue length that incorporates all queue states including zero queues. The average value of the cycle-average queue is determined as the product of the average queuing stop-line delay per vehicle and the flow rate.
While back of queue formulation is included in HCM , Chapter 18 for signalized intersection, back of queue equations for roundabouts or sign-controlled intersections are not available in HCM A more useful performance measure is the back of queue which is relevant to the design of appropriate queuing space, e. The back of queue is the maximum extent of the queue that occurs once each signal cycle or gap-acceptance cycle, during green period signals or gap-acceptance unblock interval sign control.
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