Traffic simulation of Beijing west railway station north area
Abstract: In recent years the
problem of traffic congestion and its management has become increasingly
prominent. It is a hot research about how to make full use of computer
simulation technology to make transportation more rational and more organized.
In this paper, we focus on traffic of Beijing West Railway Station north area,
and try to find a way to reduce traffic congestion in this area.
Approach: In this paper, we studied the traffic flow by survey. We also
built a traffic simulation model with VISSIM software. Different types of
vehicles and their speed are set in model according survey data. The simulation
model provides different traffic scenarios of Beijing West Railway Station
north area.
Findings: We found the traffic of this area up is to 1800 vehicles/hour.
Heavy traffic burden causes traffic congestion in two positions: the bus hub
and car drop-off point. If we can extend bus interval departure time and park
cars to south square of Beijing West Railway Station, the traffic condition
will be improved.
Originality: This paper gives a solution to reduce traffic congestion in
Beijing West Railway Station north area. The bus hub and car parking lots are
the key point of traffic problem in this area.
Author: Xiaochun Lu, Zhanping
Liu
Journal Code: jptindustrigg130067
