The Selections of Appropriate Alternative Intersection Improvements Base on Effectiveness Measures of Traffic Models and Analytical Hierarchical Process (AHP)
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Intersection, Traffic simulation model, Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP)Abstract
This study was aimed at selecting the appropriate intersection alternative at the crossing of Rural Road construction project, MH.4040, and Highway No. 12, using the Measure of Effectiveness from the traffic simulation and the analytical hierarchical process. The study results showed that the experts gave the highest weight to traffic engineering (0.4327), the second highest weight to environmental impact (0.2482), followed by economics (0.2191). The delay at the intersection is the secondary factor that receives the highest weight (0.2278). It has been concluded that the second alternative, the overpass along Highway 12, is the most appropriate alternative, receiving the score of 0.9736 or 97.36%. This alternative is outstanding in terms of traffic engineering and construction cost. However, there are the drawbacks in the fuel consumption and environmental impact of Alternative 2, which are worse than those of Alternatives 3 and 4. The results of the study indicated that the Measure of Effectiveness used in the traffic model, which included the multiplying parameters of all factors, could yield reasonable calculated outcomes. It omits the qualitative factor, reduces complexity in surveying and calculative, and will be another alternative for selection of an intersection system in the future.
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