Optimising U-turn efficiency at median openings: a simulation study of traffic-responsive signal control

Key Points

• This research aims to optimize u-turn efficiency at median openings through traffic-responsive signal control.
• Conducted a simulation study to analyze traffic flow at median openings.
• Utilized traffic-responsive signal control systems to measure efficiency enhancements.
• Compared traditional signal control techniques with optimized approaches.
• Observed significant improvements in u-turn efficiency with optimized signal control.
• Traffic delay time reduced by over 20% in simulated conditions.
• Increased overall traffic capacity at median openings under optimized signal conditions.

Abstract