The study examined the feasibility of implementing a freeway surveillance and control system on the 35 miles of Interstate Freeway in Albuquerque. The research initially examines the traffic, accident, and incident characteristics of the existing system. It subsequently describes the effects of a lane blocking incident under conditions that are typical of those found during peak periods on Albuquerque freeways, and examines the effect of potential improvements due to improved response time, traffic diversion, and similar control strategies. The merits and shortcomings of alternative incident detection and traffic control techniques are discussed as they apply to Albuquerque freeways. Based on results of this preliminary study, it is recommended that a real-time freeway control program be implemented in a staged manner on Albuquerque freeways. An initial system should include loop detectors, variable message signs, and closed circuit TV cameras.
Feasibility of Operational Improvements on Albuquerque Freeways
1990
41 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Operational improvements for freeways
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