Research on the Comparison and Selection of Street Network Patterns with Gridiron Structures

Abstract

First, this paper compiled a retrospective of the disputes and reviewed relevant research findings of street network patterns and pointed out that there is still a lack of deep and ongoing research into street patterns and their characteristics from the visual angle of traffic efficiency. By applying operation research, a very important theoretical method, and facing raising traffic efficiency and reducing travel time, this paper analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of the street patterns composed of different road densities, road widths, and traffic control measures. Finally, this paper draws the following conclusion after comparison: high-density one-way street network patterns are very suitable for urban core areas and other easily congested areas, but not all areas of a city. In suburbs, peripheral areas, and other noncongested areas of a city, low-density and large-spacing street patterns are more applicable and should be applied more.