Acceleration and Deceleration Rates in Interrupted Flow Based on Empirical Digital Tachograph Data

Junhyung Lee ()
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Junhyung Lee: Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology, Goyang 10223, Gyeonggi, Korea

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 14, issue 18, 1-16

Abstract: The acceleration and deceleration rates are crucial road design reference values in terms of traffic safety. The purpose of acceleration and deceleration lanes is to reduce the speed difference between the mainline and ramp to minimize rear-end collision. Thus, in traffic safety and traffic flow operational aspects, the acceleration and deceleration lane lengths need to be long. Moreover, excessively long minimum acceleration or deceleration lane length regulations may cause hesitancy to connect new facilities with the road. Despite their relevance, acceleration and deceleration rates have not been updated for many decades. In this study, we analyze the digital tachograph data of vehicles stopped at signalized intersections at red lights and empirically deduce the acceleration and deceleration rates that reflect recent vehicle performance and driver behavior. Finally, we suggest a new corner clearance distance to safely connect the new road near a signalized intersection in urban and rural areas derived from our empirical acceleration and deceleration rates.

Keywords: digital tachograph; deceleration rate; acceleration rate; signalized intersection; corner clearance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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