3RD THIRD PLACE WINNER Simulation of the signalized intersection

Simulation is commonly used to model vehicular behavior at intersections in urban grid networks. In recent years traffic volume in suburban areas has increased to the point where it rivals urban congestion. This shift in traffic concentrations has placed increased emphasis on the need for understanding traf fic flows at non-grid or isolated intersections. A computer simula tion model of a prototypical isolated intersection was developed. The model was used to test preliminary hypothesis regarding ef ficient isolated intersection design and signal operation policy.