American Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering

Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2018

  • Optimal Signal Timing Method of Intersections Based on Bus Priority

    Junyou Zhang, Pengfei Li, Yuyue Ma

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2018
    Pages: 1-5
    Received: Feb. 22, 2018
    Accepted: Mar. 11, 2018
    Published: Apr. 04, 2018
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    Abstract: According to the traffic problems such as traffic congestion and buses moving slowly, the paper based on the idea of bus priority to introduced the per capita minimum delay of signal control method. In this paper, the intersection of Huaguang Road and Liuquan Road in Zibo Zhangdian was used as an example to propose a bus signal timing plan. By cons... Show More
  • Cause of Reduction of Effective Roadway Width Due to Side Friction in Dhaka City

    Md. Mofizul Islam, Md. Shamim Al Razib, Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Md. Shapon Ali, Md. Ohab Monir, Md. Hasan

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2018
    Pages: 6-17
    Received: Feb. 24, 2018
    Accepted: Mar. 27, 2018
    Published: Apr. 26, 2018
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    Abstract: Reduction of effective road width is a common problem in everywhere of the world and in Dhaka city; it’s a major problem for its huge traffic volume. This study includes an investigation to find out the cause of reduction of effective roadway width due to side friction is Dhaka city. The specific objectives of the study were to identify the factors... Show More