Slightly off topic, but what are your thoughts of small-scale models, such as intersection modelling? The results of these models are also important, and will influence road space allocation decisions at a local level. For example, space will generally only be reallocated for pedestrians, bikes or transit if the modelling says there will be no material effect on traffic flow as a result.
Slightly off topic, but what are your thoughts of small-scale models, such as intersection modelling? The results of these models are also important, and will influence road space allocation decisions at a local level. For example, space will generally only be reallocated for pedestrians, bikes or transit if the modelling says there will be no material effect on traffic flow as a result.
More understandable. The issue are the embedded values (minimizing vehicle delay rather than prioritizing access for active travelers, or even minimizing person delay) and the assumptions of static demand (understandable for a single intersection, but it can’t be added up). Of course there are few pedestrians if the road is hostile to pedestrians. Is that what we want?
Slightly off topic, but what are your thoughts of small-scale models, such as intersection modelling? The results of these models are also important, and will influence road space allocation decisions at a local level. For example, space will generally only be reallocated for pedestrians, bikes or transit if the modelling says there will be no material effect on traffic flow as a result.
More understandable. The issue are the embedded values (minimizing vehicle delay rather than prioritizing access for active travelers, or even minimizing person delay) and the assumptions of static demand (understandable for a single intersection, but it can’t be added up). Of course there are few pedestrians if the road is hostile to pedestrians. Is that what we want?
You wouldn't have thought so, but we sure do act like it!