Traffic Flow Indicators Analysis to Determine Causes of Vehicular Congestion

[摘要] The analysis of the level of vehicular congestion that occurs in the surrounding sectors of thedowntown neighborhood in the city Villavicencio, Colombia specifically on Alfonso López Avenueand both of its main intersections are presented. The results of the analysis of the measurements ofthe speeds that were obtained taking the different modes of transportation such as private, public(taxis and buses), and plate method. Speeds were taken at peak and off-peak hours in the morningand afternoon for 15 continuous days through cycles that incorporate a series of fluid and congestedtraffic or combined taking into account the relationship variables between flow, velocity, density,interval, and spacing. Additionally, at intersections, traffic flow indicators were obtained to proposea solution that allowed improving the level of service on each one using the simulation tool Synchro.The previous analysis seeks to contribute to the discussion about the impact of the different modesof transportation on traffic congestion, the road and signals infrastructure, and how to diagnose andpropose solutions to improve mobility.

[学科分类] 环境工程

[关键词] Traffic Flow;Vehicular Congestion;Vehicular Speed;Mobility