Abstract This paper develops a simple analytical model for determining the hierarchical system of road networks. The model is based on a grid road network where roads are classified into three types according to road widths and travel speeds. We derive the optimal ratios of road areas that minimize the average and maximum travel time. Minimizing the average travel time provides an efficient solution, whereas minimizing the maximum travel time provides an equitable solution. Both of the solutions are expressed in terms of road widths and travel speeds. As an application of the grid network model, we evaluate the hierarchical system of the road network of Tokyo.


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    Title :

    Optimal hierarchical system of a grid road network


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    Publication date :

    2009-09-17


    Size :

    13 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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