Problem 1: Rietz Union Drive Intersection

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We can start to study the corridor by looking at each intersection and analyzing the current and planned conditions toward developing alternatives to mitigate any deficiencies, initially at the intersection level. To begin, we will focus on the Reitz Union intersection with Museum Road, first analyzing existing operations, then proceeding to add improvements to quantify their effects to help select the best set for implementation.

Using the existing traffic levels and geometric conditions, we can compute the delays and level of service at this intersection, currently unsignalized, operating under two-way stop-control (TWSC). As we work through these computations, we will be able to learn about several aspects of a TWSC intersection in Sub-problem 1a, including the effects of pedestrians blocking the minor approaches.

We will then compare the results from the analysis of existing conditions with those using projected traffic volumes generated from the new parking structure. We will then investigate some alternatives using information from queuing levels of different movements, as well as delays and LOS for movements and approaches.

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