Traffic Analysis and Design of Signalling System for Pedestrial Interaction at Pusad Naka Road, Washim

Abstract

Several studies are there to understand the pedestrian movement and all the studies are based on fundamental diagrams only. These studies construct a base to characterize pedestrian flow. Several experiments have conducted to understand the pedestrian flow, likewise some field observations have done to represent fundamental diagrams. Therefore, before going to analyze the data from the observation, it is necessary to note down the pedestrian flow parameters carefully. The aim of the paper is to build up the base to fundamental diagrams and for characterization of pedestrian. And derive the required flow diagrams and results from the field observations. Field survey is conducted to know the vehicle pedestrian interaction, and this field data with respect to pedestrian crossing at signalized, Unsignalized or at midblock sections 6is aimed to be observed. And the impact of vehicle pedestrian interaction at several intersections/midblock sections is to be studied. This data is used to determine the normal traffic flow and the impact of heavy vehicles or pedestrians on the volume of traffic. The information gathered is converted into PCUs (Passenger Car Units). Webster's method of signal design is logical. The design is straightforward and entirely based on Webster's formulas. The complete signal cycle is thus determined by what causes the shortest complete delay in the signal. To do this, several places are chosen from Pusad Naka Washim. It is aimed to observing whether the pedestrian fundamental diagram is different in alternate locations or not. In this study it is found that fundamental diagrams are different in different locations of Washim