Application of Restricted Lanes Within Three Legs Roundabout at King Abdulaziz University (KAU)

Alaa R. Sindi, Hatan S. Turkstani () and Ahmed S. Alzahrani
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Alaa R. Sindi: Department of Civil Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
Hatan S. Turkstani: Department of Civil Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
Ahmed S. Alzahrani: Department of Civil Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 22, 1-27

Abstract: The three-leg 50-Years Roundabout at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) is known for its vibrance and important location as it is located at the center of several major buildings and hospitals. In recent years, the roundabout is witnessing a huge demand that influences the university road networks’ level of service, “LOS”, which in return, has negative impacts on students and faculties in terms of delay and travel time. Several treatments can be implemented along the roundabout. One of those treatments is applying restrictions during morning peak hours such as blocking and restricting specific lanes. This treatment has the advantage of reducing conflict points that cause sudden and frequent stops at the roundabout; as a result, delay and congestion occur. By reducing conflict points, traffic flow can be improved, in addition to enhancing safety and promoting sustainability. This paper examines the base condition of the 50-Years Roundabout in terms of traffic flow, LOS, delay, capacity, and toxic emissions, and proposes traffic system management (TSM) strategies through applying restricted and designated lanes to improve traffic condition. The study employs PTV Vissim, SIDRA Intersection, and Surrogate Safety Assessment Model “SSAM” to examine the base and proposed conditions. The results show a significant improvement through the reduction in conflict points, so that reflects the positive impacts on sustainability, congestion, delay, travel time, LOS, and overall toxic emissions.

Keywords: capacity; circulating flow; delay; KAU; LOS; PTV Vissim; restricted lanes; roundabout; SIDRA Intersection; SSAM; emissions; sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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