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Traffic Analysis and Redesign of Main Junction in Brãila, Romania

Zullas, A. (2022) Traffic Analysis and Redesign of Main Junction in Brãila, Romania.

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Abstract:The number of vehicles in the city of Brăila has been rising annually for the last 20 years, and at this time, one of its major intersections, called "Bariera Călărașilor," is experiencing an alarming degree of congestion as a consequence of regular bottlenecks. If intervention is not taken soon, the situation might worsen and lead to even more dangerous conditions. The goal of this study was to provide some solutions or measures for improving the situation in this heavily traveled location while also taking the near future into consideration. The major boulevard "Calea Călărașilor" and the large roundabout, which constitute the most important components of the junction, were the focus of the improvement efforts to increase accessibility, safety, and reduce environmental effects. The baseline model was developed using local manual counting, data from the Municipality of Brăila and PTV VISSIM software. After that, three solutions were created, examined, and contrasted to the baseline model for both the present state and two potential future situations using VISSIM, statistical computations, and an assessment framework. The three solutions are traffic signaling optimization, implementation of bicycle lanes and installing an underground or overpass pedestrian passage. Considering the ten congestion indices that were selected for the project, the underground or overpass pedestrian passage ultimately proved to be the most effective measure out of the three, but it does not represent a very eco-friendly solution as it promotes more vehicle use. However, combining the development of bicycle lanes, pedestrian passages, and traffic signal optimization has shown to be quite advantageous in all situations, even the pessimistic future scenario. This research demonstrates that there are certainly measures that may be taken within a high-intensity road network utilizing a micro-simulation traffic modeling program and methodology to lessen the current congestion and also to stop the approaching traffic congestion of the near future.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Faculty:ET: Engineering Technology
Programme:Civil Engineering BSc (56952)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/93600
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