Model of the Merge Capacity under the Impact of Container Trucks Model of the Merge Capacity under the Impact of Container Trucks

Abstract:

Based on the traffic flow mechanism analysis and field data collection in merge area, the VISSIM simulation model is established and calibrated to analyze the merge capacity under the impact of a large number of container trucks. Then a multivariate regression model of merge capacity is constructed by taking into the consideration these two parameters, the traffic volume and the mixed rate of container trucks on shoulder lane. Finally, a case study is introduced to verify the model.

Key words:On-ramp; Weaving Section; Capacity; Container trucks; VISSIM