The effect of tram management on road traffic fluidity and its influence on drivers’ behaviors at a critical junction in Algeria

• Autorzy: Khelf Mouloud , Boukebbab Salim , Bhouri Neila

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DOI

10.20858/tp.2023.18.2.03

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This research paper aims to study the effect of tram management on traffic fluidity and its impact on car drivers’ behaviors at junctions crossed by trams. The methodology used in this research is based on a mathematical model and an investigation of car drivers. The first step is to analyze the data of annual travelers’ attendance and assess the number of trams offered and needed in operation to respond adequately to the factual demand. The second step proceeds to show how the previous results of the trams’ fleet influence traffic jams. That is, this step identifies how the number of trams used in operation blocks other motorists and reduces traffic flow capacity at junctions. Finally, the purpose of the questionnaire is to determine car drivers’ opinions of the causes of traffic congestion at junctions and understand how this phenomenon affects their behaviors. The outcomes demonstrate that tram management is ineffective because there is a considerable gap between the annual offered tram fleet and the actual one needed according to the real statistical data. The high number of trams utilized is the leading cause of traffic congestion. Furthermore, this situation disturbs the control of traffic lights at common intersections. Unfortunately, this outcome is the main reason for drivers’ poor behavior, as 75.20% of car drivers are always stressed. These issues have intensified traffic jams in several junctions along the tram line. The article recommends some solutions to improve tram management and traffic fluidity to avoid the substandard behavior of car drivers at junctions.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

tram management; driver's behaviours; junction; traveler; traffic congestion

PL

zarządzanie tramwajami; zachowania kierowców; węzeł; podróżni; natężenie ruchu

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Politechniki Śląskiej
• Czasopismo: Transport Problems
• Rocznik: 2023
• Tom: T. 18, z. 2
• Strony: 31--42
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 35 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Khelf Mouloud

• University of Constantine 1, Department of Transport Engineering; Campus A. Hamani, route Ain El Bey, Constantine, 25000, Algeria

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6900-3830

autor

Boukebbab Salim

• University of Constantine 1, Department of Transport Engineering; Campus A. Hamani, route Ain El Bey, Constantine, 25000, Algeria

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8997-989X

autor

Bhouri Neila

• University Gustave Eiffel, Department (COSYS), GRETTIA laboratory; 14-20 boulevard Newton 77447 Marne la Vallée, Cedex 2, Paris, France

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0775-7922

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