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Traffic Engineering: Intersection Analysis

The document discusses the importance of traffic engineering in urban planning, focusing on the analysis of intersections without traffic lights. It classifies various types of intersections, including overpasses and at-grade intersections, and outlines methodologies for assessing their capacity and service levels. The analysis emphasizes the need for data collection and understanding traffic flow dynamics to improve vehicular movement and safety at these intersections.

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Traffic Engineering: Intersection Analysis

The document discusses the importance of traffic engineering in urban planning, focusing on the analysis of intersections without traffic lights. It classifies various types of intersections, including overpasses and at-grade intersections, and outlines methodologies for assessing their capacity and service levels. The analysis emphasizes the need for data collection and understanding traffic flow dynamics to improve vehicular movement and safety at these intersections.

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Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

Ministry of Popular Power for University Education

Territorial Polytechnic University of Northern Monagas 'Ludovico Silva'

Caripito - Monagas State

P.N.F Civil Construction

INTERSECTIONS NO
STOPLIGHTED
Professor:
Ing. Ildemaro Baptista
Bachelors:
Lezama Deliauris ID: 25274736
Marcano Deivys ID: 25503503

Caripito, November 2019


INTRODUCTION

Transit is one of the most important factors in growth and


transformation of an urban center and a region, and that is why the
the perspective of Traffic Engineering must be considered in all
urban planning and in all economic policy planning.

That's why it is extremely important to gather all necessary information, it


what we call a data collection

Having this data, methodologies are applied to intersections without


traffic light to be able to assess the situation of these crossings that are going to

study the different future traffic flows in order to mitigate a


a large part of vehicular traffic.
Intersections

An intersection is referred to as an area that is shared by two or more


roads (two or more roads meet or intersect and in which
includes the platforms that vehicles can use for development
of all possible movements) and whose main function is to enable the
change of route address.
The intersection varies in complexity from a simple crossing, with only
two paths that cross each other at right angles, up to intersections
more complex (they can be intersections like T, Y, X or star).

Classification of intersections

Overpasses: "An overpass is the process of


adaptation of an intersection of two or more transport axes to different
heights (slopes) to not interrupt traffic flow among others
"traffic routes when they intersect with each other." (Wikipedia)
A road intersection depends on factors related to the topography
from the site, to the geometric characteristics of the roads that
and the conditions of their vehicular flow.
Since there are usually several solutions, engineers must
propose alternatives to be evaluated along with their results
select the most convenient one.
The grade-separated intersections can be:

. Type T and Y: intersections of three branches in which the turns to


the right and the left are resolved by means of branches
direct, semi-direct and link routes.
. Diamante: it is an intersection of four branches with
stop condition, in which all left turns are
they are resolved with intersections. It is usually preferable that the

main road I occupied the lower level, with which arrangement the
link routes are shorter due to the favorable slope
for the acceleration and deceleration of vehicles that
they enter and exit.

. Partial clovers: a partial clover is defined as a


intersection of four branches with stop condition, in the
that has made a continuous left turn through a
link way.
In the partial clover, the entrances and exits to the right are usually
always correspond to the main road, for which it is necessary
occupy quadrants on the same side of the secondary road or
opposite quadrants by the vertex.
. Complete clovers: they are intersections of four branches and
triple circulation, require a single structure and all turns
on the left are resolved through linkage paths and the
right turns through direct branches. Due to its
formation, a clover improves design speed, with it
that increase the radii and the range; therefore they are not suitable.
excessively large linkways.
. Directional grade-separated intersections. They are used when a
highway intersects with another or connects to it. In these cases the

project speed is high throughout its length, with ramps and


large radius curved links.
Level changes without ramps: The level change intersections consist of

structures that distribute traffic for it to cross at levels


different without interruption (vertical distances).

Gradient with ramps: They are commonly known as distributors.


roadways. The potential for accidents at grade-separated intersections is
reduce, because it eliminates many potential conflicts between the flows
that intersect.

At-grade intersections: At-grade intersections do not distribute to the


vehicle flow at different levels and, therefore, conflicts arise
among the vehicles that cross each other. At grade intersections
we distinguish the following classes:
Simple Intersections: Those where the importance of
traffic does not require any special work other than that of
level the ground, round the corners and facilitate the
visibility, to allow vehicles to pass from one side to the other
another.
Channelized Intersections: Allow for channeling traffic
so that the user (referred to as the driver) is not presented with
multiple decisions at the same time. With signals
convenient (such as the so-called Two-way Stop Control
TWSC, this type of intersections can function in
optimal conditions without the user being presented with
unexpected situations, that is, without them arising
sudden changes.
Roundabout: Commonly referred to as roundabouts
the roundabouts (in English Roundabouts), is made up of a
circle or oval shape in the central part of the intersection (in
island shape). They allow for circular movement to their
around. The accesses to this roundabout intersection also
must be channeled. The physical characteristics are
they detail in the following content.

Study of at-level intersections

There are several types of at-grade intersections, among the most basic are:

Type T: Also known as three-way.


Four-way or clovers: They have four accesses.
Multiple road intersections: These are the ones that have five or more.

accesses.
oGlorietas: It is a circular intersection that provides a pattern
traffic circular, with a noticeable reduction in points of
intersection conflict. There are three types of roundabouts: large size,
whose diameters are greater than 91.44 meters (300 feet) which
Allows a traffic flow of speeds greater than 48.28 Km/h
(30 miles/h); small size, for transit volumes of
low speeds at 48.28 km/h are mostly made up of,
only by markings on the pavement; and the circular road distributors.

Unsignalized intersections
They are intersections that are not controlled by devices.
electronics, for example traffic lights. The methodology, based on theory
the accepted space (Two-way Stop Control TWSC) has been improved
significantly7. It is based on a model in which all are added
controlled roads with stop signs and roundabouts. In the following
This chapter details the analysis of this type of intersections.

Capacity and service levels at uncontrolled intersections

There are different variables that intervene in the analysis applied to the
intersections without traffic lights; among these variables we have: volumes of
conflicto, tiempo continuo, intervalo crítico, capacidad potencial, capacidad
of movements, shared lanes, delays, and service levels.
The figures show the basic movements that occur in each
intersection corresponding to the methodology of controlled intersections
for stop signs or two-way stop control (TWSC) and, in the methodology
the gazebo will describe its typical geometry and the comparison of points
conflict with a common intersection.

Analysis of intersections controlled by stop signs.

Firstly, it is important to highlight that for the analysis of the


capacity and the service level of this type of intersections there are two
different methodologies: the recommended one for the analysis of intersections
two-way with two accesses regulated by STOP signs (DARS),
and on the other hand, that methodology used for the analysis of the
intersections of two roads with all accesses regulated through
STOP signs (TARS).

The DARS intersection analysis is generally applied when


seeks to assess the existing circulation conditions for demand
actual or when one wants to estimate the impact of the projected demands for
a future. The DARS intersections use STOP signs to
assign the right of way. Additionally, the regulated accesses with signal of
PARE is referred to as "accesses from the secondary street" and can be streets.
public spaces or entrances to private properties. For its part, the access to the
intersection that are not controlled by STOP signs
they are called 'main street accesses'.

The DARS methodology will be used for the subject of study of the
current work, despite the fact that there is no STOP sign in the area. Without
embargo the Autonomous Institute of Transit, Transport and Circulation of
Chacao Municipality has its functional classification, where it is well defined.
the main street and the secondary street. For this reason, this will be used.
methodology and the corresponding functional classification, adopted by the
Institute.

It is considered that an intersection of three accesses is a special type


from an intersection DARS as long as the street access
secondary, that is, the soul of the 'T', remained controlled by the signal of
STOP.
DARS-type intersections grant the right of way to the
different circulations according to the hierarchy presented
continuation:

All conflicting movements yield to any vehicle


either pass or turn right from the street access
principal. This type of movement is called maximum
priority.
2. Vehicles turning left from the main street and towards the
Secondary streets can only yield to conflicting vehicles.
on the way and turning right from the main street.
3. Vehicles turning right from the secondary street and towards
the main street yields only to conflicting movements of
step from the main street.
4. The vehicles passing through the secondary street yield to all.
conflicting movements of passage, right turn, and turn to the
left of the main street.
5. Left-turning vehicles on the secondary street must
yield to all conflicting vehicles at the intersection, turning to the
right and turn left from the main street, as well as to all
the conflicting vehicles passing and turning right on the street
secondary school.

One of the factors to consider at intersections without traffic lights is


the evaluation exercise, and in its absence of decision-making, with which it
the driver of a secondary street or the driver turning to the
left from a main street at a controlled crossroads
by a STOP sign. The driver must choose an interval in the
current from the main street to carry out the desired movement.
At DARS intersections, drivers are required to
regulated access select gaps in the flow of the main street, to
through which they will carry out crossing or turning maneuvers. When there is
a queue, each driver of the regulated access must also use a
discrete amount of time to move towards the front of the queue and in
prepare to assess the gaps in the flow on Main Street. Therefore,
the capacity of regulated access is based on three factors:

1. The distribution of gaps in the traffic flow on the street


principal.
2. The driver's judgment to select the gap in which to execute the
desired maneuver.
3. The follow-up time required by each driver in the queue.

The model for double lane intersections controlled by signals


the stop is based on the theory of accepted space and a view based
regarding the priority or rank of various vehicle movements and
pedestrian crossings at the intersection.

The priority of movements is very important, as well as the spaces.


in the traffic flow of the main street, they are sought for a number of
different movements.
Many of the spaces between one vehicle and another. That is to say, between the

rear part of the first vehicle and the front part of the second vehicle,
must be used by a single vehicle. Thus, if more than one vehicle is
waiting for a space, the first arrival at that space is used by
the vehicles in the movements that have the highest priority (the same
This case is for pedestrians. Although in this thesis report...
they will consider pedestrian movements null, as the counts do not
they registered any data of pedestrians.

Figure 2.1 illustrates the priority of movements in a typical


intersection of four roads and at a T-type intersection. Details will be provided on the

priorities for each type of intersection.


Figure 2.1: Priority of movements for types of intersections (left:
intersection
for 4 accesses, right: T-type intersection or 3 accesses.

For a four-way or lane intersection: The largest


priorities are vehicle movements 2, 3, 5, 6 and the
pedestrian movements 15 and 16 (which we will assume to be null).

For a T-type intersection: The highest priorities are the


vehicular movements 2, 3, 5 and pedestrian movement 15 (that is
assume null).
Determination of conflict volumes.

Each movement shows spaces with the different movements


vehicular traffic conflicts, these are illustrated below:

Left turns on the main street show spaces for


conflicts: movements in opposite directions facing each other. v2, 5,
movements with opposite right turns. v3, 6 and the movements
of the pedestrians crossing from side to side of the secondary street. v15, 16.
This is illustrated in Figures 2.2 and 2.3

Figure 2.2: Movement vc1. Figure 2.3: Movement vc4.

Right turns on the secondary street show a junction.


within the right lane of the main street, which has directions
front v2, 5 and right turns of vehicles v3, 6. Each turn to
the right from the secondary street must also cross the 2
Pedestrian paths. v13,14,15,16 shown in Figures 2.4 and 2.5

Figure 2.4: Movement vc9. Figure 2.5: Movement


vc12.

The movements with a sense of front from the secondary street


all vehicle flows must cross. v1,2,3,4,5,6,15,16 and
pedestrian areas of the main street, as shown in Figures 2.6
y 2.7

Figure 2.6: Movement vc8 IyII. Figure 2.7: Movement vc11 IyII.
Left turns on the side street are quite dangerous,
not only with all the traffic flows from the main street, but also
with four pedestrian flows. v13, 14, 15, 16, the opposition of the
direct sense movements of the secondary street.v8, 11 and the

right turn movements.v9,12, these movements are

appreciate in Figures 2.8 and 2.9

Figure 2.8: Movement vc7 IyII. Figure 2.9: Movement


vc10 IyII.

The volume of conflicts for a given movement is


found by the equations shown in the diagrams
precedents, bottom, with the constant .N. being the number of lanes in
a street address.

In Figures 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, and 2.9, two phases for the same are observed.
movement. The first phase occurs when crossing the street or avenue
we found the conflicting movements caused by the flow of traffic in
a direction, before crossing the central berm (for example, if the flow
the vehicle is heading east.
When the flow of opposing traffic (in the opposite direction) crosses that of the
first phase, the second phase is being produced (continuing with the example)
previously, the direction of vehicular flow would be to the West). For roads
without a central shoulder, the total conflict traffic is the sum of the
conflict volumes shown by both phases as shown in the
Figures 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, and 2.9, mentioned earlier.

Critical intervals and continuous times.

Critical interval: it is the measure of time between two vehicles


consecutively moving in the same direction on the same path. The
Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) defines interval as: the
time, in seconds, for the front part of a second vehicle
consecutive to reach the starting point of the front part of the
first vehicle. Figure 2.108 summarizes the idea of interval.

Figura 2.10: Intervalo entre dos vehículos.


The critical interval tcx for a given motion is defined
as the minimum average interval accepted that allows entry to the
intersection for a vehicle from the secondary street (or left turn)
from the main street).
Continuous time: Continuous time is for a movement
determined is the minimum average time accepted between the exit
of a vehicle from the secondary street and the exit of a second
vehicle using the same interval. Continuous time is calculated
only under conditions of continuous tail flow. This calculation is similar
at the saturation flow rate at a signalized intersection.

The parameters should be affected by the flow velocity.


of higher traffic (Harders 1976 and Troutbeck 1988)9. This also makes that
drivers may be influenced by the difficulty of the maneuver. What
The more difficult a maneuver is, the more critical interval and time parameters are.
continuo.

Potential capacity.

The concept of potential capacity assumes that all spaces


available are used by the acting vehicle movements (in the
there is a high priority of vehicular and pedestrian movements
waiting to use one of these spaces). The potential capacity is estimated
using accepted space models. This also assumes that each
movement operates outside an exclusive lane.

The potential capacity, according to the accepted interval model, for a


determined movement is calculated with the following expression:
[ ]
tcx
e−(vcx. )
3600
Cpx=Vcx.
tfx
1−e−(vcx . )
3600

Where:
Cpx = potential movement capacity x, vehicles/h.
Vcx = conflict flow rate for a movement x, veh/h.
tcx = intervalo crítico para cada movimiento x, s.
tfx = continuous time for movement x, s.

The potential capacity of a movement is denoted as cpx (for a


movement x) and is defined as the ability for a movement
specific, assuming the following baseline conditions (HCM 2000
chapter 17):

Traffic from nearby intersections does not alter the intersection of


study.
A separate lane is provided for the exclusive use of each movement
on the secondary street.
A marked flow near the intersection does not affect the patterns of
arrival of traffic from the main street (after analysis).

Movement capacity and movement effects that restrict the


capacity

The capacity for movement, cpx, of the movements of the street

secondary is better observed in Figures 2.11 (a and b). These figures


they show the application of the previous formula of potential capacity, both
for two lanes as for four lanes (expressed in veh/h).

Figure 2.11 a: Conflict flow vs. Potential capacity for 2 lanes


on main street

Figure 2.11 b: Conflict flow vs. Potential capacity for 4 lanes


on main street
The traffic flows of hierarchies 1 and 2 are assumed to have none.
no impediment caused by any movement of the street flows
secondary. This hierarchy also implies that the flows from the main street
they should not have high delays, since they have priority over hierarchies
like the 3 and 4.

These movements align with high-priority movements that


they must use some of the spaces shown by the movements of
lower priority. The hierarchies (referred to as ranks in English) were detailed.
In Figure 2.1, the rights of stop and passage are detailed below:

Hierarchy 1: must have free right of way over hierarchies 2,


3 and it will be denoted as i.

2. Hierarchy 2: must yield to hierarchy 1 and must have free rights


passing in front of hierarchies 3 and 4. It will be denoted as j.
3. The hierarchy 3: must yield to hierarchy 1 and 2, and must be free
right of way in front of hierarchy 4. It will be denoted as.
4. Hierarchy 4 must yield to hierarchy 1, 2, and 3. It will be denoted as l.
The movement capacity of each traffic flow of hierarchy 2 is equal.
to the potential capacity given in the equation:

Cmj=Cpj

Where:
Cmj = movement capacity x, veh/h.
Cpj = capacidad potencial de movimiento x, veh/h.
The movement capacity of each traffic flow in hierarchy 3 is
affected by the magnitude of restrictions resulting from the flows of
priority 1 and 2, especially the left turn ones on the main street
(movements 1 and 4), causing the movements of hierarchy 3 to have
que esperar para aceptar un intervalo, de igual magnitud que los de jerarquía
2.

A probability of this situation occurring would mean a reduction.


significantly of the capacity, result of the turns of the hierarchy
2 in all movements of the hierarchy 3.

In light of this, for the analysis, the probability that the traffic due to the turn to

the left on the main street (movements 1 and 4) is expressed in the


next way:

(Vj)
Pvj=1−
(Cmj)

Where:

Pvj = probability that some conflicting movement of hierarchy 2 would operate


in a state of free queue.
Vj = real flow demand for impedance j. of the counts, vehicles/h.
Cmj = movement capacity x, vehicles/hour.

Delays and service levels

The total delay is the difference between the current travel time.
experienced and the reference travel time that would result from the
base conditions, outside accidents, traffic control, congestion
vehicular or geometric delay. But only the portion of the total delay
is attributed to the control of measures, of any stop signal or signals, that
it is possible to quantify. This delay is referred to as controlled delay. The
the equation shows the delay, but only under conditions that the demand is
less than the capacity for an analysis period:

[( ) √( ( 3600
Cmx Cmx)
) .(
]
Vx

dx=
3600
Cmx
+900.T
vx
Cmx
−1+
Vx
Cmx
+
d−
erauqs1
) 450.T
+5

Where:
d= controlled delay, s/vehicle.
Vx =tasa de flujo para un movimiento x, veh/h.
Cmx= capacidad de movimiento x, veh
T = analysis time period, h, (if T = 0.25 for a 15 min. period.)

Dimension of the critical gap


The critical interval is defined as the interval of minimal duration that
allows the entry of a vehicle from the traffic flow at the intersection
secondary. Therefore, the critical gap of the conductor is the minimum gap
that I would find acceptable.

However, as the critical gap is the minimum interval between two


successive vehicles of the circulation of the main road that allows the
entry at the intersection of a vehicle from the secondary road depends on
a series of variables or conditions. The distribution of the intervals
available in the flow of the main street depends on the total volume of
the street, its distribution by directions, and the number of lanes on the main street.

The gap dimension required by the street conductors


secondary depends on the type of maneuver to be executed (left turn, step
in a straight line, or turn to the right), of the number of channels of the main road, the

speed of traffic on the main street, visibility distances, the


duration of time that the vehicle on the secondary road has been waiting
and the characteristics of the driver (visual acuity, reaction time,
age, etc.). On the other hand, when a gap in the main line is used
for more than one vehicle on the secondary road, the time between vehicles
consecutive are called follow-up time. Generally, the follow-up time
tracking is less than the critical gap. Likewise, the time of
tracking will define the saturation intensity for access if they did not exist
conflictive vehicles in higher degree movements.
Effects of impedance

It has been mentioned that at DARS intersections the vehicles


They use the gaps according to certain priorities. When the traffic is
congests in a high-priority movement, it may prevent usage
from the gaps to the lower priority movements (that is, to the flows of
Grade 3 and 4) and reduce the potential capacity of these movements.
It should be noted that it has not been assumed that the traffic on the main road is

difficulty at no time due to flows from the secondary street and that the
Impedance effects apply only to street vehicles.
secondary school.

It is assumed that the main traffic flows of Grade 1 do not remain


hindered by the movements of any secondary traffic flow;
this degree also implies that vehicles are not expected to
Main traffic flows do not suffer any delays or setbacks in their
tour through the DARS intersection. Although the observations
empirical evidence has shown that these delays occur occasionally, it is
important for the analysis, consider that the methodology does not take into account
these delays and retarding effects

Secondary traffic flows of Grade 2 (including turns to


the left from the main road and the turns to the right from the
secondary roads) must yield the right of way only to the currents of
traffic from the front and right turn from the main street of Grade 1. No
there are additional impedances from other currents of secondary traffic,
for the capabilities of movement, of all traffic currents
of Grade 2, they are equal to potential capacity:

Cm,j = Cp,j

In where:

j = movements with priority Grade 2

Secondary Grade 2 traffic flows must yield the right of way


not only to the main traffic flows but also to the
conflicting left turn movements on the main street, which have
a Grade 2. Therefore, not all gaps of acceptable length that
They will normally be available along the intersection for the
use of Grade 3 traffic flows, because some of these
gaps may be used by left turn traffic from
the main street. The traffic flows of Grade 3 therefore remain
hindered by the left turn traffic from the main street. The
the magnitude of this impedance depends, of course, on the possibility of
that there are left-turning vehicles on the main street waiting for a
acceptable gap at the same time as other Grade 3 vehicles. The
existence of a greater probability of occurrence of this situation
it means greater reducing effects on left-turn traffic.
the main street over all the movements of Grade 3.

The interesting thing for the analyst is, therefore, the probability that the
left turn traffic on the main street operates without delays. This
probability can be expressed as:

P0, j= 1-(lj / cm,j)

Where:
j = 1.4 (left turn movements from the main street of Grade 2)

Analysis of roundabouts

The methodology of the roundabouts is based on interval theory.


accepted for this, the basic parameters of the critical interval are used
continuous time.

Generally, roundabouts, or commonly known as oval,


assumes independent behavior for each pathway. The methodology does not
it applies to traffic volumes greater than 1200 veh/h (methodology
Single-lane Roundabouts - SR). Good capacity estimates have been
found for a single lane roundabout, if the traffic flows
are assumed to be random.

Some features are detailed below:

Vehicles entering a roundabout must yield to the


vehicles that are circulating inside the roundabout.

The vehicles circulating in the roundabout are not subject to


restrictions on yielding the right of way. A maximum number of is only accepted

vehicles that do not exceed the capacity. The priority is alternated


and distributed by all the vehicles.

It is not allowed to park on the lane of the roundabout, nor is it


allowed for pedestrians to carry out activities in the central island of the
roundabout.
All vehicles circulate counterclockwise.
(in the case of our country) and they pass to the right of the central island.

The access roads to the roundabouts must have islands (medians), already
what are safe mechanisms, both to separate the movement of
traffic in opposing directions as to provide shelter to the
pedestrians (these are also provided with areas that yield to them).
Typical geometry of a roundabout.

Capacity
The estimation of the capacity for approaching the roundabout is given in the
next equation:

Cp=
(
You−
3600 )
[Link]

1−e− (
3600 )
[Link]

Where:
Cp= capacity of approximation, veh/h.
Vc = circular conflict traffic, veh/h.
tcx= intervalo crítico, s.

tfx=continuous time, s.

Critical interval and continuous time

Studies in developed countries indicate a range of values of


critical interval and continuous time for analysis, with estimates
reasonable capacity of a roundabout.

The recommended ranges are given in the following table

GEOMETRY OF INTERVAL
Pavilion CRITERION S CONTINUOUS TIME
Large diameter 4.1 2.6
Small diameter 4.6 3.1
Table of critical interval and continuous time in roundabouts.
Conflicting flows

The conflict flows are calculated to assess the volume in a


15-minute period of the vehicles passing in front of the vehicles that
they enter. In the case of roundabouts, it is necessary to convert the movements of
turn of the intersection in circular flow that will be inside the roundabout. The
roundabouts can almost always be used to facilitate U-turns.

The following figure shows the points of conflict between a


roundabout and an intersection without a traffic light
Figure of Conflict Points at different 2 types of intersections.

Delays at roundabouts

Delays can be calculated in a manner similar to the procedure


from Two-way stop control (TWSC), the following equation will be used to
estimate the controlled delay. This equation is similar to that of Two-way stop
control (TWSC). Delay and service level equations, but does not include
the term +5., this is due to the fact that there is necessarily a stop control
when approaching a roundabout, while at a normal intersection (be it
this without signs or with stop signs or yield signs) the drivers
they would have free passage if there was no conflicting traffic; this usually
it is called acceleration/deceleration time.
[( ) √( ( 3600
Cmx Cmx)
) .(
]
Vx

dx=
3600
Cmx
+900.T .
vx
Cmx
−1+
Vx
Cmx
+
d−
erauqs1
) 450.T

Where:
d = controlled delay, without vehicle.

v = flow rate for a lane, veh/h.


c = movement capacity for a lane, vehicle
T = time period analysis, h, (e.g. T = 0.25 for a period of 15 min.).
Conclusion
To carry out the design of an intersection, according to criteria
For road safety and efficiency, it is necessary to have the appropriate space.
that guarantees the implementation of the various proposed solutions for this
effect, since a reduced space restricts the possibilities that are
they detach from the design.

The type of intersection selected, to be implemented, as a solution


of mute; must consider traffic data and road hierarchy. This data
they must be reliable, so it is recommended to use technologies
current ones, that guarantee their quality. It must be considered within
that the design meets the established parameters for each intersection and
ensure the safety of pedestrians and drivers of the different modes
of transport.
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