The objective of the course is to introduce students to the basic concepts of junction design relevant to their operation. The course presents the methodology for the operational assessment of specific elements of road segments, priority junctions and dedicated infrastructure (for pedestrians and cyclists). Last, concepts relevant to road safety and intelligent transport systems are also presented.
Design principles of at-grade and graded intersections
Operational performance of priority intersections and roundabouts
Operational performance of specific road segments (weaving, freeway on-off ramps)
Operational performance of pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure
Basic concepts, principles and interventions of road safety
Intelligent Transport Systems
- Teacher: Ιωάννα Σπυροπούλου
- Teacher: Βασίλειος Ψαριανός
ECTS : 5
Language : el
Learning Outcomes : Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have acquired the following skills: • Designs at-grade and grade-separated intersections • Analyzes and calculates the level of service of at-grade intersections with priority, roundabouts and special road elements (weaving, entrance/exit ramps on highways), pedestrian and cycling infrastructure • Organizes field measurements for solving traffic problems • Compares and evaluates different traffic solutions at priority intersections or special road elements (weaving, entrance/exit ramps on highways) • Organizes and creates traffic simulation scenarios for solving and evaluating traffic solutions • Has knowledge of road safety issues and applies design arrangements for more efficient and safer operation of intersections • Recognizes basic issues related to intelligent transport systems.