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Signalized Intersections

Fundamentals to Advanced Systems

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  • © 2020

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Authors:
  1. Daiheng Ni

    1. University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, USA

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  • Adopts a lucid, systematic approach to the subject
  • Introduces essential ideas progressively from the basics to advanced concepts
  • Illustrates concepts, methods, controls, and systems with real-world examples
  • Reinforces concepts with numerous tables, figures, and end-of-chapter problems
  • Promotes a holistic understanding of systems and processes with many cross-chapter references

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Intersection Control

    • Daiheng Ni
    Pages 1-26

  3. Warrants of Traffic Signals

    • Daiheng Ni
    Pages 27-56

  4. Signal Phasing

    • Daiheng Ni
    Pages 57-76

  5. Left Turns

    • Daiheng Ni
    Pages 77-98

  6. Pre-timed Signal Timing

    • Daiheng Ni
    Pages 99-126

  7. Queuing at Intersections

    • Daiheng Ni
    Pages 127-155

  8. Level of Service of Signalized Intersections

    • Daiheng Ni
    Pages 157-177

  9. Controllers and Detectors

    • Daiheng Ni
    Pages 179-209

  10. Actuated Control

    • Daiheng Ni
    Pages 211-224

  11. Small-Area Detection

    • Daiheng Ni
    Pages 225-240

  12. Large-Area Detection

    • Daiheng Ni
    Pages 241-250

  13. High-Speed Approaches

    • Daiheng Ni
    Pages 251-269

  14. Preemption and Priority

    • Daiheng Ni
    Pages 271-289

  15. Traffic Signal Coordination

    • Daiheng Ni
    Pages 291-326

  16. Back Matter

    Pages 327-335
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About this book

This textbook introduces the basics principles of intersection signalization including need studies, signal phasing, sequencing, timing, as well as more advanced topics such as detectors, controllers, actuated control schemes, and signal coordination. The book covers a variety of topics critical to the set up and operation of intersections controlled by traffic signals. Professor Ni imparts a basic understanding of how intersections work, what justifies intersection signalization, how to properly design phasing and timing plans for intersections, what is needed to run traffic-responsive signals, the workings of traffic controller cabinets, and how to set up signal coordination at multiple intersections—competencies essential to transportation professionals in charge of traffic operation at federal, state, and local levels. Aimed at students in transportation engineering programs with a focus on intersection signalization, the book is also ideal for researchers of traffic dynamics and municipal civil and transportation engineers.


Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, USA

    Daiheng Ni

About the author

Dr. Daiheng Ni is a Professor within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA. His research interests include Traffic Flow Theory and Simulation, Air Traffic Modelling and Control, Connected Vehicle Technology, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). He earned his Ph.D. at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

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