Abstract
In this paper, a methodology for creating and testing new proposed transport infrastructure is presented. It is based on microscopic traffic simulation of current and forecasted traffic demand and in-depth analysis of traffic flow. The most congested boulevard in Skopje has been chosen as a use case. Real-world traffic flow data was collected and used in the calibration and validation of a microscopic simulation model. Three possible configurations of new urban mobility infrastructure have been proposed and best one chosen using appropriately defined criteria. The proposed configurations were evaluated from the aspect of traffic performances, suitability for forecasted future traffic demand, and vehicle emissions. The obtained results prove the effectiveness of the presented methodology in reducing delays and vehicle emissions and significantly improving the level of service of the chosen use case.
Highlights
Urban environments or cities are places with a high level of accumulation and concentration of activities related to the human population
Using the requirements for new infrastructure, spatial and geometrical features of the area, and results of the in-depth analysis, possible solutions for proposed new traffic infrastructure development were created in the step
A methodology for creating proposals and evaluating newly proposed infrastructure for improvement of urban mobility has been presented in this paper
Summary
Urban environments or cities are places with a high level of accumulation and concentration of activities related to the human population These activities are connected to the economy, travel, education, industry, etc., requiring a good transportation system. Today’s underlying transportation systems cannot solve the problems of urban mobility effectively in many cities, and congestions occur daily They cause economic loss, increase environmental pollution, and reduce the overall quality of life in the urban environment [1]. One of the main causes of urban mobility problems is related to the dominance of the car as the preferred transportation mode To solve this problem, approaches related to transport mode shift, implementation of solutions for urban traffic control based on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and infrastructural development are applied [3]. All three approaches are interconnected, since appropriate infrastructure has to be built and ITS-based services are needed to inform the traffic users about different travel opportunities
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