Description
Global Practices on Road Traffic Signal Control is a valuable reference on the current state-of-the-art of road traffic signal control around the world. The book provides a detailed description of the common principles of road traffic signal control using a well-defined and consistent format that examines their application in countries and regions across the globe. This important resource considers the differences and special considerations across countries, providing useful insights into selecting control strategies for signal timing at intersections and pedestrian crosswalks. The book's authors also include success stories for coping with increasing traffic-related problems, examining both constraints and the reasons behind them.
- Presents a comprehensive reference on country-by-country practices on road traffic signal control
- Compiles and compares approaches across countries
- Covers theories and common principles
- Examines the most current systems and their implementation
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 2. Principles of Road Traffic Signal Control 3. United Kingdom 4. North America 5. Germany and Austria 6. Switzerland 7. Australia and New Zealand 8. Japan 9. China 10. India 11. Korea 12. Malaysia and Singapore 13. Qatar, UAE 14. Conclusion
