Citation

Lin FB. Transp. Res. Rec. 1985; 1010: 9-15.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1985, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences USA, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

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Abstract

Right-turn-on-red (RTOR) as a means of expediting traffic movements can be complemented with auxiliary right-turn lanes. In this study the characteristics of several RTOR flow parameters are identified from field observations. These and other flow characteristics are analyzed with a simulation model to examine alternative designs and operations relating to RTOR and the use of auxiliary right-turn lanes. To allow an auxiliary right-turn lane to fully serve its function, AASHO recommended that the storage length of such a lane be long enough to prevent a blockage of the traffic in an approach lane. Based on this design requirement, an analytical method for determining the storage lengths is developed.

Language: en

Keywords

ROADS AND STREETS - Intersections; STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL; HIGHWAY SYSTEMS - Right of Way