Investigation of the Impact of Intersection Designs, Signalization, and Directions of Intersection Arms on Microscopic Networks: The Case of Erzurum Province

Zühal Zirek; Muhammed Ali Çolak

Research Article

Year 2025, Volume: 29 Issue: 3, 258 - 271

Zühal Zirek , Muhammed Ali Çolak

Abstract

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E. Papatzikou, A. Stathopoulos, “Rapid algorithm for finding the best combination of signaling phases using optimization methods,” International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology, vol. 7, pp. 229-240, 2019.
S. Ataşoğlu, Sinyalize kavşaklarda farklı geometrik özelliklerin performans üzerine etkisinin incelenmesi, Yüksek Lisans Tezi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Kırıkkale Üniversitesi, Kırıkkale, 2018.
L. Giannakos, E. Mintsis, S. Basbas, G. Mintsis, C. Taxilarits, “Simulating traffic and environmental effects of pedestrianization and traffic management. A comparison between static and dynamic traffic assignment,” Transportation Research Procedia, vol. 24, pp. 313-320, 2017.
Z. Yetgin, “Kavşak tasarım-uygulama hatalarının analizine yönelik bir araştırma,” Euroasia Journal of Mathematics, Engineering, Natural & Medical Sciences, vol. 7, pp. 149-157, 2020.
C. Vilarinho, G. Soares, J. Macedo, J. P. Tavares, R. J. Rossetti, “Capability-enhanced Aimsun with real-time signal timing control,” Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, vol. 111, pp. 262-271, 2014.
S. Akkaya, T. Engin, “Trafik simülasyon yazılımlarına genel bakış,” Akıllı Ulaşım Sistemleri ve Uygulamaları Dergisi, vol. 5, pp. 157-168, 2022.
K. D. Alemdar, “Kavşak tasarımlarının karar verme teknikleri ile değerlendirilmesi,” Yüksek Lisans Tezi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Atatürk Üniversitesi, Erzurum, 2019.
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H.F. Bayata, F. İ. Baş, G. Ş. Mengi, “Traffic impact analysis of a regional shopping center using microsimulation with the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) approach,” Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering, vol. 49, pp. 1-9, 2024.
A. O. Demiriz, O. Ü. Bayrak, H. F. Bayata, “Corridor capacity analysis with mesoscopic simulation: Erzincan province sample,” Sādhanā, vol 46, pp. 10, 2021.
J. Nguyen, S. T. Powers, N. Urquhart, T. Farrenkopf, M. Guckert, “An overview of agent-based traffic simulators,” Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, vol. 12, pp. 100486, 2021.
H. B. Celikoglu, M. Dell’Orco, “Mesoscopic Simulation Of A Dynamic Link Loading Process,” Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, vol. 15, pp. 329-344, 2007.
T. Mecheva, R. Furnadzhiev, N. Kakanakov, “Modeling driver behavior in road traffic simulation,” Sensors, vol. 22, pp. 9801, 2022.
Y. Guo, T. Sayed, L. Zheng, M. Essa, “An extreme value theory based approach for calibration of microsimulation models for safety analysis,” Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, vol. 106, pp. 102172, 2021.
Y. Qin, Q. hua Zhang, Y. fang Yang, Z. dong Zhang, “Parameter calibration of VISSIM simulation model based on genetic algorithm,” In 2013 International Conference on Advanced Computer Science and Electronics Information, pp. 591-596, Atlantis Press, 2013.
C. Zhang, C. Osorio, G. Flötteröd, “Efficient calibration techniques for large-scale traffic simulators,” Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, vol. 97, pp. 214-239, 2017.
H. Xu, X. Hou, R. Zhu, “The design of signal control software and intersection traffic simulation,” In International Conference on Materials Engineering and Information Technology Applications, MEITA 2015, pp. 911-915, Atlantis Press, 2015.
J. Fabianova, P. Michalik, J. Janekova, M. Fabian, M. “Design and evaluation of a new intersection model to minimize congestions using VISSIM software,” Open Engineering, vol. 10, pp. 48-56, 2020.
P. Bindzar, D. Macuga, J. Brodny, M. Tutak, M. Malindzakova, “Use of universal simulation software tools for optimization of signal plans at urban intersections,” Sustainability, vol. 14, pp. 2079, 2022.
A. Stevanovic, J. Stevanovic, J. So, M. Ostojic, “Multi-criteria optimization of traffic signals: Mobility, safety, and environment,” Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, vol. 55, pp. 46-68, 2015.
Z. Cao, J. Zhang, J. “Simulation design of continuous linear multiple intersection intelligent traffic light,” In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Machine Learning and Machine Intelligence, pp. 157-163, 2023.
F. İ. Baş, M. A. Çolak, A. O. Demiriz, H. F. Bayata, O. Ü. Bayrak, Ö. F. Keleş, M. S. Demircioğlu, “Kentiçi kavşakların mikrosimülasyon yöntemiyle modellenmesi: Erzurum ili örneği,” Avrupa Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi, pp. 444-451, 2020.
H. F. Bayata, F. İ. Baş, M. S. Demircioğlu, M. A., Çolak, “Appropriate intersection design type based on TOPSIS multiple criteria decision method with AIMSUN mesoscopic simulation,” Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering, vol. 49, pp. 1889-1899, 2025.
A. O. Demiriz, O. Ü Bayrak, H. F. Bayata, F. İ. Baş, M. A. Çolak, Ö. F. Keleş, “Evaluation of Different Alternatives for the Intersection of Erzincan Province Trainning and Research Hospital with Microsimulation Modelling,” Inertanional Congress on Engineering and Life Science, pp. 426, ICELIS, 2019.
D. Xu, Y. Chen, B. Ivanovic, M. Pavone, “Bits: Bi-level imitation for traffic simulation,” In 2023 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, pp. 2929-2936, IEEE, 2023.
A. Granà, T. Giuffrè, E. Macioszek, F. Acuto, “Estimation of passenger car equivalents for two-lane and turbo roundabouts using AIMSUN,” Frontiers in Built Environment, vol. 6, pp. 86, 2020.
B. Beryan, “Kavşak tasarımında trafik simülasyonu uygulamaları: Bursa ili gürsu kavşağı örneği,” Yüksek Lisans Tezi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi, Manisa, 2019.
Aimsun. (1997). Aimsun's web page [Online]. Available: https://www.aimsun.com/
A. Rodríguez, R. Cordera, B. Alonso, L. dell'Olio, J. Benavente, “Microsimulation parking choice and search model to assess dynamic pricing scenarios,” Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, vol. 156, pp. 253-269, 2022.
F. Yalçınlı, B. Akdemir, A. Durdu, Ö. Yıldız, “Tam trafik uyarmalı sinyalizasyon sisteminin simülasyon modellemesi ve iyileştirme oranlarının saptanması,” International Journal of Advanced Natural Sciences and Engineering, 2023.
M. Y. Madi, “Investigating and calibrating the dynamics of vehicles in traffic micro-simulations models,” Transportation Research Procedia, vol. 14, pp. 1782-1791, 2016.
L. I. Panis, S. Broekx, R. Liu, “Modelling instantaneous traffic emission and the influence of traffic speed limits,” Science of The Total Environment, vol. 371, pp. 270-285, 2006.
E. Öğütveren, “Modern dönel kavşakların geometrik tasarımı ve kapasite ilişkisi,” Yüksek Lisans Tezi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Pamukkale Üniversitesi, Denizli, 2019.
N. Alizadeh, “Analysing traffic network parameters after implementing one-way method: Hatay, Dörtyol case study,” M.Sc. dissertation, Graduate School of Science Engineering and Technology, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, 2019.
E. Gedizlioğlu, “Kentlerimizde trafik yönetimi,” Türkiye Mühendislik Haberleri, vol. 434, pp. 17-22, 2004.
P. Aksoy, “Işıklı Kavşaklarda Sola Dönüşlerde Sürücülerin Kurallara Uymamaları ile Trafik İşaretlemeleri ve Kavşak Geometrisi Arasındaki İlişkilerin İncelenmesi,” Yüksek Lisans Tezi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi, İstanbul, 2019.

Investigation of the Impact of Intersection Designs, Signalization, and Directions of Intersection Arms on Microscopic Networks: The Case of Erzurum Province

Year 2025, Volume: 29 Issue: 3, 258 - 271

Zühal Zirek , Muhammed Ali Çolak

Abstract

Transportation has an important connection in many aspects such as economic growth, trade, tourism and social interaction. Today, the demand for transportation services is increasing with the rapid socio-economic development. This increase brings with it various traffic problems. Effective intersection design in preventing congestion, delays and accidents is of great importance in terms of ensuring traffic safety and sustainability. In this study, Gürcükapı Intersection and Taşhan Intersection were remodeled with Aimsun software in order to reduce the density at the intersections in Erzurum province and to meet traffic needs. Signalization was added to the modeled intersections, the directions of the intersection arms were changed and four alternative scenarios were created with these changes using current scenario. A total of five scenarios, including the current scenario and the developed alternatives, were evaluated and compared based on travel time, delay time, waiting time, speed, queuing, instant CO2, NOx, PM (Particulate Matter) and VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) values. As a result of the comparison, the scenario in which the current intersection arm direction and Gürcükapı and Taşhan intersections are modernized and there is no signaling system was determined as the most effective scenario.

Keywords

Intersection design, Microsimulation, Transportation networks, Signalization, Urban transportation

References

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A. Sağlık, N. Ekiz, S. Bayram, M. Temiz, “Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Kavşağı peyzaj düzenlemesinin incelenmesi,” PEYZAJ, vol. 2, pp. 78-85, 2020.
E. Papatzikou, A. Stathopoulos, “Rapid algorithm for finding the best combination of signaling phases using optimization methods,” International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology, vol. 7, pp. 229-240, 2019.
S. Ataşoğlu, Sinyalize kavşaklarda farklı geometrik özelliklerin performans üzerine etkisinin incelenmesi, Yüksek Lisans Tezi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Kırıkkale Üniversitesi, Kırıkkale, 2018.
L. Giannakos, E. Mintsis, S. Basbas, G. Mintsis, C. Taxilarits, “Simulating traffic and environmental effects of pedestrianization and traffic management. A comparison between static and dynamic traffic assignment,” Transportation Research Procedia, vol. 24, pp. 313-320, 2017.
Z. Yetgin, “Kavşak tasarım-uygulama hatalarının analizine yönelik bir araştırma,” Euroasia Journal of Mathematics, Engineering, Natural & Medical Sciences, vol. 7, pp. 149-157, 2020.
C. Vilarinho, G. Soares, J. Macedo, J. P. Tavares, R. J. Rossetti, “Capability-enhanced Aimsun with real-time signal timing control,” Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, vol. 111, pp. 262-271, 2014.
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F. İ. Baş, M. Gökdağ, “The effect of fatigue and sleepiness upon driver behaviors,” Erzincan University Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 12, pp. 850-862, 2019.
A. C. Moreno, M. Moreno, C. Porras, J. Pavón “Human and environmental factors analysis in traffic using agent-based simulation,” Applied Sciences, vol. 13, pp. 3499, 2023.
Z. Çakıcı, Y. Ş. Murat, “Sinyalize dönel kavşaklar için hesap yöntemi önerisi ve performans analizi,” Teknik Dergi, vol. 27, pp. 7569-7592, 2016.
H.F. Bayata, F. İ. Baş, G. Ş. Mengi, “Traffic impact analysis of a regional shopping center using microsimulation with the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) approach,” Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering, vol. 49, pp. 1-9, 2024.
A. O. Demiriz, O. Ü. Bayrak, H. F. Bayata, “Corridor capacity analysis with mesoscopic simulation: Erzincan province sample,” Sādhanā, vol 46, pp. 10, 2021.
J. Nguyen, S. T. Powers, N. Urquhart, T. Farrenkopf, M. Guckert, “An overview of agent-based traffic simulators,” Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, vol. 12, pp. 100486, 2021.
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Y. Qin, Q. hua Zhang, Y. fang Yang, Z. dong Zhang, “Parameter calibration of VISSIM simulation model based on genetic algorithm,” In 2013 International Conference on Advanced Computer Science and Electronics Information, pp. 591-596, Atlantis Press, 2013.
C. Zhang, C. Osorio, G. Flötteröd, “Efficient calibration techniques for large-scale traffic simulators,” Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, vol. 97, pp. 214-239, 2017.
H. Xu, X. Hou, R. Zhu, “The design of signal control software and intersection traffic simulation,” In International Conference on Materials Engineering and Information Technology Applications, MEITA 2015, pp. 911-915, Atlantis Press, 2015.
J. Fabianova, P. Michalik, J. Janekova, M. Fabian, M. “Design and evaluation of a new intersection model to minimize congestions using VISSIM software,” Open Engineering, vol. 10, pp. 48-56, 2020.
P. Bindzar, D. Macuga, J. Brodny, M. Tutak, M. Malindzakova, “Use of universal simulation software tools for optimization of signal plans at urban intersections,” Sustainability, vol. 14, pp. 2079, 2022.
A. Stevanovic, J. Stevanovic, J. So, M. Ostojic, “Multi-criteria optimization of traffic signals: Mobility, safety, and environment,” Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, vol. 55, pp. 46-68, 2015.
Z. Cao, J. Zhang, J. “Simulation design of continuous linear multiple intersection intelligent traffic light,” In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Machine Learning and Machine Intelligence, pp. 157-163, 2023.
F. İ. Baş, M. A. Çolak, A. O. Demiriz, H. F. Bayata, O. Ü. Bayrak, Ö. F. Keleş, M. S. Demircioğlu, “Kentiçi kavşakların mikrosimülasyon yöntemiyle modellenmesi: Erzurum ili örneği,” Avrupa Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi, pp. 444-451, 2020.
H. F. Bayata, F. İ. Baş, M. S. Demircioğlu, M. A., Çolak, “Appropriate intersection design type based on TOPSIS multiple criteria decision method with AIMSUN mesoscopic simulation,” Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering, vol. 49, pp. 1889-1899, 2025.
A. O. Demiriz, O. Ü Bayrak, H. F. Bayata, F. İ. Baş, M. A. Çolak, Ö. F. Keleş, “Evaluation of Different Alternatives for the Intersection of Erzincan Province Trainning and Research Hospital with Microsimulation Modelling,” Inertanional Congress on Engineering and Life Science, pp. 426, ICELIS, 2019.
D. Xu, Y. Chen, B. Ivanovic, M. Pavone, “Bits: Bi-level imitation for traffic simulation,” In 2023 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, pp. 2929-2936, IEEE, 2023.
A. Granà, T. Giuffrè, E. Macioszek, F. Acuto, “Estimation of passenger car equivalents for two-lane and turbo roundabouts using AIMSUN,” Frontiers in Built Environment, vol. 6, pp. 86, 2020.
B. Beryan, “Kavşak tasarımında trafik simülasyonu uygulamaları: Bursa ili gürsu kavşağı örneği,” Yüksek Lisans Tezi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi, Manisa, 2019.
Aimsun. (1997). Aimsun's web page [Online]. Available: https://www.aimsun.com/
A. Rodríguez, R. Cordera, B. Alonso, L. dell'Olio, J. Benavente, “Microsimulation parking choice and search model to assess dynamic pricing scenarios,” Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, vol. 156, pp. 253-269, 2022.
F. Yalçınlı, B. Akdemir, A. Durdu, Ö. Yıldız, “Tam trafik uyarmalı sinyalizasyon sisteminin simülasyon modellemesi ve iyileştirme oranlarının saptanması,” International Journal of Advanced Natural Sciences and Engineering, 2023.
M. Y. Madi, “Investigating and calibrating the dynamics of vehicles in traffic micro-simulations models,” Transportation Research Procedia, vol. 14, pp. 1782-1791, 2016.
L. I. Panis, S. Broekx, R. Liu, “Modelling instantaneous traffic emission and the influence of traffic speed limits,” Science of The Total Environment, vol. 371, pp. 270-285, 2006.
E. Öğütveren, “Modern dönel kavşakların geometrik tasarımı ve kapasite ilişkisi,” Yüksek Lisans Tezi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Pamukkale Üniversitesi, Denizli, 2019.
N. Alizadeh, “Analysing traffic network parameters after implementing one-way method: Hatay, Dörtyol case study,” M.Sc. dissertation, Graduate School of Science Engineering and Technology, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, 2019.
E. Gedizlioğlu, “Kentlerimizde trafik yönetimi,” Türkiye Mühendislik Haberleri, vol. 434, pp. 17-22, 2004.
P. Aksoy, “Işıklı Kavşaklarda Sola Dönüşlerde Sürücülerin Kurallara Uymamaları ile Trafik İşaretlemeleri ve Kavşak Geometrisi Arasındaki İlişkilerin İncelenmesi,” Yüksek Lisans Tezi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi, İstanbul, 2019.

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Primary Language	English
Subjects	Civil Engineering (Other)
Journal Section	Research Articles
Authors	Zühal Zirek 0009-0004-2126-7019 Muhammed Ali Çolak 0000-0003-4990-6674
Early Pub Date	June 10, 2025
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Acceptance Date	May 8, 2025
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APA	Zirek, Z., & Çolak, M. A. (2025). Investigation of the Impact of Intersection Designs, Signalization, and Directions of Intersection Arms on Microscopic Networks: The Case of Erzurum Province. Sakarya University Journal of Science, 29(3), 258-271.
AMA	Zirek Z, Çolak MA. Investigation of the Impact of Intersection Designs, Signalization, and Directions of Intersection Arms on Microscopic Networks: The Case of Erzurum Province. SAUJS. June 2025;29(3):258-271.
Chicago	Zirek, Zühal, and Muhammed Ali Çolak. “Investigation of the Impact of Intersection Designs, Signalization, and Directions of Intersection Arms on Microscopic Networks: The Case of Erzurum Province”. Sakarya University Journal of Science 29, no. 3 (June 2025): 258-71.
EndNote	Zirek Z, Çolak MA (June 1, 2025) Investigation of the Impact of Intersection Designs, Signalization, and Directions of Intersection Arms on Microscopic Networks: The Case of Erzurum Province. Sakarya University Journal of Science 29 3 258–271.
IEEE	Z. Zirek and M. A. Çolak, “Investigation of the Impact of Intersection Designs, Signalization, and Directions of Intersection Arms on Microscopic Networks: The Case of Erzurum Province”, SAUJS, vol. 29, no. 3, pp. 258–271, 2025.
ISNAD	Zirek, Zühal - Çolak, Muhammed Ali. “Investigation of the Impact of Intersection Designs, Signalization, and Directions of Intersection Arms on Microscopic Networks: The Case of Erzurum Province”. Sakarya University Journal of Science 29/3 (June 2025), 258-271.
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MLA	Zirek, Zühal and Muhammed Ali Çolak. “Investigation of the Impact of Intersection Designs, Signalization, and Directions of Intersection Arms on Microscopic Networks: The Case of Erzurum Province”. Sakarya University Journal of Science, vol. 29, no. 3, 2025, pp. 258-71.
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