An Analysis of the Influence of Pedestrians’ Traffic Flow on the Capacity of a Roundabout Using the Discrete Simulation Method

TOLLAZZI, Tomaž ;LERHER, Tone ;ŠRAML, Matjaž .
An Analysis of the Influence of Pedestrians’ Traffic Flow on the Capacity of a Roundabout Using the Discrete Simulation Method. 
Strojniški vestnik - Journal of Mechanical Engineering, [S.l.], v. 52, n.6, p. 359-379, august 2017. 
ISSN 0039-2480.
Available at: <https://www.sv-jme.eu/sl/article/an-analysis-of-the-influence-of-pedestrians%c2%92-traffic-flow-on-the-capacity-of-a-roundabout-using-the-discrete-simulation-method/>. Date accessed: 26 apr. 2024. 
doi:http://dx.doi.org/.

Tollazzi, T., Lerher, T., & Šraml, M.
(2006).
An Analysis of the Influence of Pedestrians’ Traffic Flow on the Capacity of a Roundabout Using the Discrete Simulation Method.
Strojniški vestnik - Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 52(6), 359-379.
doi:http://dx.doi.org/

@article{.,
	author = {Tomaž  Tollazzi and Tone  Lerher and Matjaž  Šraml},
	title = {An Analysis of the Influence of Pedestrians’ Traffic Flow on the Capacity of a Roundabout Using the Discrete Simulation Method},
	journal = {Strojniški vestnik - Journal of Mechanical Engineering},
	volume = {52},
	number = {6},
	year = {2006},
	keywords = {roundabouts; traffic flow; influence analysis; simulation models; },
	abstract = {Like with other non-traffic-lighted intersections, the capacity of roundabouts can be reduced by special traffic conditions. In such cases the pedestrian’s and/or cyclist’s traffic flow, crossing one or more roundabout arms, is the size that influences the roundabout filling or emptying. The purpose of this paper is to show how the use of discrete simulation methods contributes to the decision on implementing a roundabout, or to help decide if the roundabout is going to fulfil appropriately the condition of the expected flow of pedestrians and/or cyclists. A new approach is suggested for dimensioning roundabouts, with mathematical modelling of the traffic flows using the discrete simulation method, and considering the statistically evaluated entry data for vehicles’ and pedestrians’ traffic flows. The simulation results are useful when determining the capacity of foreseen and suggested roundabouts, which will function in different circumstances. The presented model derives from the expected time void in the vehicles’ traffic flow, used by the pedestrians, assuming their right of way when joining the traffic. The simulation analysis was verified on a real example of a montage roundabout in Koroška Street in Maribor, where measurements of the motorised vehicles’ traffic flow, and pedestrians’ and cyclists’ traffic flow were made. The procedure, shown in the paper, along with the scientific approach to mathematical modelling, presents a practical method, helpful when deciding whether to implement a roundabout in the case of heavy pedestrians’ and/or cyclists’ traffic flows.},
	issn = {0039-2480},	pages = {359-379},	doi = {},
	url = {https://www.sv-jme.eu/sl/article/an-analysis-of-the-influence-of-pedestrians%c2%92-traffic-flow-on-the-capacity-of-a-roundabout-using-the-discrete-simulation-method/}
}

Tollazzi, T.,Lerher, T.,Šraml, M.
2006 August 52. An Analysis of the Influence of Pedestrians’ Traffic Flow on the Capacity of a Roundabout Using the Discrete Simulation Method. Strojniški vestnik - Journal of Mechanical Engineering. [Online] 52:6

%A Tollazzi, Tomaž 
%A Lerher, Tone 
%A Šraml, Matjaž 
%D 2006
%T An Analysis of the Influence of Pedestrians’ Traffic Flow on the Capacity of a Roundabout Using the Discrete Simulation Method
%B 2006
%9 roundabouts; traffic flow; influence analysis; simulation models; 
%! An Analysis of the Influence of Pedestrians’ Traffic Flow on the Capacity of a Roundabout Using the Discrete Simulation Method
%K roundabouts; traffic flow; influence analysis; simulation models; 
%X Like with other non-traffic-lighted intersections, the capacity of roundabouts can be reduced by special traffic conditions. In such cases the pedestrian’s and/or cyclist’s traffic flow, crossing one or more roundabout arms, is the size that influences the roundabout filling or emptying. The purpose of this paper is to show how the use of discrete simulation methods contributes to the decision on implementing a roundabout, or to help decide if the roundabout is going to fulfil appropriately the condition of the expected flow of pedestrians and/or cyclists. A new approach is suggested for dimensioning roundabouts, with mathematical modelling of the traffic flows using the discrete simulation method, and considering the statistically evaluated entry data for vehicles’ and pedestrians’ traffic flows. The simulation results are useful when determining the capacity of foreseen and suggested roundabouts, which will function in different circumstances. The presented model derives from the expected time void in the vehicles’ traffic flow, used by the pedestrians, assuming their right of way when joining the traffic. The simulation analysis was verified on a real example of a montage roundabout in Koroška Street in Maribor, where measurements of the motorised vehicles’ traffic flow, and pedestrians’ and cyclists’ traffic flow were made. The procedure, shown in the paper, along with the scientific approach to mathematical modelling, presents a practical method, helpful when deciding whether to implement a roundabout in the case of heavy pedestrians’ and/or cyclists’ traffic flows.
%U https://www.sv-jme.eu/sl/article/an-analysis-of-the-influence-of-pedestrians%c2%92-traffic-flow-on-the-capacity-of-a-roundabout-using-the-discrete-simulation-method/
%0 Journal Article
%R 
%& 359
%P 21
%J Strojniški vestnik - Journal of Mechanical Engineering
%V 52
%N 6
%@ 0039-2480
%8 2017-08-18
%7 2017-08-18

Tollazzi, Tomaž, Tone  Lerher, & Matjaž  Šraml.
"An Analysis of the Influence of Pedestrians’ Traffic Flow on the Capacity of a Roundabout Using the Discrete Simulation Method." Strojniški vestnik - Journal of Mechanical Engineering [Online], 52.6 (2006): 359-379. Web.  26 Apr. 2024

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Tollazzi, Tomaž 
AU  - Lerher, Tone 
AU  - Šraml, Matjaž 
PY  - 2006
TI  - An Analysis of the Influence of Pedestrians’ Traffic Flow on the Capacity of a Roundabout Using the Discrete Simulation Method
JF  - Strojniški vestnik - Journal of Mechanical Engineering
DO  - 
KW  - roundabouts; traffic flow; influence analysis; simulation models; 
N2  - Like with other non-traffic-lighted intersections, the capacity of roundabouts can be reduced by special traffic conditions. In such cases the pedestrian’s and/or cyclist’s traffic flow, crossing one or more roundabout arms, is the size that influences the roundabout filling or emptying. The purpose of this paper is to show how the use of discrete simulation methods contributes to the decision on implementing a roundabout, or to help decide if the roundabout is going to fulfil appropriately the condition of the expected flow of pedestrians and/or cyclists. A new approach is suggested for dimensioning roundabouts, with mathematical modelling of the traffic flows using the discrete simulation method, and considering the statistically evaluated entry data for vehicles’ and pedestrians’ traffic flows. The simulation results are useful when determining the capacity of foreseen and suggested roundabouts, which will function in different circumstances. The presented model derives from the expected time void in the vehicles’ traffic flow, used by the pedestrians, assuming their right of way when joining the traffic. The simulation analysis was verified on a real example of a montage roundabout in Koroška Street in Maribor, where measurements of the motorised vehicles’ traffic flow, and pedestrians’ and cyclists’ traffic flow were made. The procedure, shown in the paper, along with the scientific approach to mathematical modelling, presents a practical method, helpful when deciding whether to implement a roundabout in the case of heavy pedestrians’ and/or cyclists’ traffic flows.
UR  - https://www.sv-jme.eu/sl/article/an-analysis-of-the-influence-of-pedestrians%c2%92-traffic-flow-on-the-capacity-of-a-roundabout-using-the-discrete-simulation-method/

@article{{}{.},
	author = {Tollazzi, T., Lerher, T., Šraml, M.},
	title = {An Analysis of the Influence of Pedestrians’ Traffic Flow on the Capacity of a Roundabout Using the Discrete Simulation Method},
	journal = {Strojniški vestnik - Journal of Mechanical Engineering},
	volume = {52},
	number = {6},
	year = {2006},
	doi = {},
	url = {https://www.sv-jme.eu/sl/article/an-analysis-of-the-influence-of-pedestrians%c2%92-traffic-flow-on-the-capacity-of-a-roundabout-using-the-discrete-simulation-method/}
}

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Tollazzi, Tomaž 
AU  - Lerher, Tone 
AU  - Šraml, Matjaž 
PY  - 2017/08/18
TI  - An Analysis of the Influence of Pedestrians’ Traffic Flow on the Capacity of a Roundabout Using the Discrete Simulation Method
JF  - Strojniški vestnik - Journal of Mechanical Engineering; Vol 52, No 6 (2006): Strojniški vestnik - Journal of Mechanical Engineering
DO  - 
KW  - roundabouts, traffic flow, influence analysis, simulation models, 
N2  - Like with other non-traffic-lighted intersections, the capacity of roundabouts can be reduced by special traffic conditions. In such cases the pedestrian’s and/or cyclist’s traffic flow, crossing one or more roundabout arms, is the size that influences the roundabout filling or emptying. The purpose of this paper is to show how the use of discrete simulation methods contributes to the decision on implementing a roundabout, or to help decide if the roundabout is going to fulfil appropriately the condition of the expected flow of pedestrians and/or cyclists. A new approach is suggested for dimensioning roundabouts, with mathematical modelling of the traffic flows using the discrete simulation method, and considering the statistically evaluated entry data for vehicles’ and pedestrians’ traffic flows. The simulation results are useful when determining the capacity of foreseen and suggested roundabouts, which will function in different circumstances. The presented model derives from the expected time void in the vehicles’ traffic flow, used by the pedestrians, assuming their right of way when joining the traffic. The simulation analysis was verified on a real example of a montage roundabout in Koroška Street in Maribor, where measurements of the motorised vehicles’ traffic flow, and pedestrians’ and cyclists’ traffic flow were made. The procedure, shown in the paper, along with the scientific approach to mathematical modelling, presents a practical method, helpful when deciding whether to implement a roundabout in the case of heavy pedestrians’ and/or cyclists’ traffic flows.
UR  - https://www.sv-jme.eu/sl/article/an-analysis-of-the-influence-of-pedestrians%c2%92-traffic-flow-on-the-capacity-of-a-roundabout-using-the-discrete-simulation-method/

Tollazzi, Tomaž, Lerher, Tone, AND Šraml, Matjaž.
"An Analysis of the Influence of Pedestrians’ Traffic Flow on the Capacity of a Roundabout Using the Discrete Simulation Method" Strojniški vestnik - Journal of Mechanical Engineering [Online], Volume 52 Number 6 (18 August 2017)