Research Article

Graphical Optimization Method for Symmetrical Bidirectional Corridor Progression

Table 2

The comparison table of the coordination effects of various models.

ModelIntersectionI1I2I3I4I5I6I7I8

Proposed graphical method (MAXBAND model)Coordinated modeSBSSBSSB
Absolute offset (s)63.817.659.459.417.659.457.222.0
Common signal cycle (s)88
Bandwidth ratio (%)37.3

Improved algebraic methodCoordinated modeSBSSBSSB
Absolute offset (s)66.018.261.461.418.261.459.222.8
Common signal cycle (s)91
Bandwidth ratio (%)30.5

S  = “synchronous coordinated mode” and B  = “backstepping coordinated mode”.