Sub-problem 5c: Pre-timed vs. Traffic-Actuated Operation
Exhibit 3-41. Comparison of Traffic-Actuated Timing Plans
Method of Determining Average Green Times
Optimal Pre-timed Values Used Directly as Average Green Times
HCM Chapter 16 Appendix B with Max Greens Based on Pre-timed Optimal Values Multiplied by a Factor
Factor = 1.0
Factor = 1.5
Green Time (sec):
WBLT
9.7
10
15.0
EB & WB Through
81.8
70.5
91.6
NB Through
10.5
11
16
Cycle Length
120
109.5
140.6
v/c ratio
0.84
0.74
0.63
EB Through
0.83
0.88
0.87
0.72
0.64
Critical v/c ratio
0.85
0.81
Control Delay (sec/vehicle)
88
65
67
17
20
24
71
55
63
Overall Intersection Delay
23.0
23.3
26.6
Level of Service
F
E
B
C
D
Overall Intersection LOS
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