In order to evaluate the service level of roundabouts intuitively, a new delay model of signalized roundabouts is established. According to traffic flow characteristics in the signalized roundabout, vehicle delays on roundabouts are divided into two parts: entrance delay and circulating lane delay. Entrance delay is calculated by the delay model in HCM2010. Circulating lane delay is studied by analyzing conflict behavior in signalized roundabouts, and the delay models of traffic flows turning in different directions are established based on the motorcade analysis method. Finally,the simulation software Vissim, calibrated with field data, is used to verify the model. The simulation results showthat the average relative error of the model is 10. 1%, meeting the accuracy requirements. Therefore, the delay model properly reflects the operation efficiency of a roundabout, and can thus provide a scientific basis for the design of control schemes.
Liu HuanfengSong XianminZhang LibinTao PengfeiYang Qiujie
