PURPOSES : This study prioritizes the potential technology for establishing an efficient traffic control in the ramp junction of urban deep underground tunnels in the future. We considered most of the applicable technologies that ensure traffic safety at the on-off ramp junction. METHODS : This study proposes a methodology to prioritize the applicable technology for establishing efficient traffic control in the ramp junction of an urban deep underground tunnel using an analytical hierarchy process (AHP). First, an AHP structure was developed. Second, an individual survey was conducted to collect the opinions of road and transportation experts. Based on the survey results, weights were estimated depending on the relevant criteria of the developed structure. The estimated weights were verified using the consistency index (CI) and consistency ratio (CR). In addition, a sensitivity analysis was performed to confirm the reliability of the estimated weights. Finally, the potential technology for an efficient traffic control in the ramp junction of an urban deep underground tunnel was prioritized. RESULTS : In the first level of hierarchy, traffic demand control had the highest priority, and ramp metering, section speed control, and shoulder lane control were selected in the second level of hierarchy. CONCLUSIONS : These results implied that prioritizing would be useful in establishing traffic operation strategies for traffic safety when constructing and opening deep underground tunnels in urban areas in the future.

PURPOSES : The purpose of this study is to derive specific road design elements for safe urban underground and to adopt measures for minimizing traffic delays and to maintain efficient operation. METHODS : In this study, a qualitative study was conducted using Focus Group Interview (FGI) method to identify significant connection characteristics and develop connections to urban underground roads. Finally, this study analyzes design elements necessary for traffic safety and efficient traffic operation. In addition, relevant case studies were performed with keywords from the FGI method results. Therefore, major design elements were analyzed for urban underground road connection and connection analysis for traffic simulation-based verification. RESULTS : The main characteristics of the connection between the underground roads of the downtown area were divided into three types: traffic flow characteristics, geometric characteristics, and driver behavioral characteristics. From the review of 16 leading studies (10 domestic papers and 6 international papers) according to the characteristics, the main design factors for “traffic flow characteristics” include the traffic volume, design speed, heavy vehicle ratio, and lane change. The important design elements for “geometric characteristics” include the separation distance, number of lanes, slope, lane and shoulder width and the design factors for “driver behavioral characteristics” showed reaction time, driver vision, and driving speed. CONCLUSIONS : The FGI method identified the main characteristics of connections to the underground roads. In addition, the relevant empirical and theoretical research data were considered in case studies, and the design elements were derived and separated spatially based on the features of each design element, establishing a point-specific design element guideline.

본 연구는 개선된 한국형 도로용량편람 작성 작업의 일환으로 고속도로 연결로 접속부에 대한 분석방법에 관해 검토한 것으로 1992년에 작성된 우리나라의 도로용량편람(92KHCM)과 최근에 발표된 미국의 도로용량편람(USHCM2000)의 분석방법론을 비교 검토하여 국내에서의 적용가능성을 타진하고 최적의 분석방법을 정립하고자 하였다 이를 위해 본 연구의 대상구간을 설정하고 기존 방법론을 이용하여 현장 관측치와 비교 평가한 후 수집된 자료들을 분석토록 하였다. 자료의 수집 및 분석 결과 접속차로 1개만을 고려한 92KHCM의 경우 평가에 사용된 모형식에 의한 추정치와 실제 관측치가 다소 차이를 보였으나 접속차로 2개를 고려한 2000USHCM 의 경우 계산치와 관측치가 거의 일치함을 알 수 있었다. 이를 통해 2000USHCM에서의 분석방법론이 보다 합리적인 면이 많이 내포되어 있음을 확인 할 수 있었다. 또한 서비스 수준의 판정기준으로 영향권의 밀도가 사용되어 졌으며 이전의 속도에 비해 교통량의 증가에 따른 민감도가 우수함을 알 수 있었다. 본 연구에서의 분석대상 구간은 독립적인 합류부에 국한하였으나 추후 본 연구는 보다 광범위한 자료의 수집을 통해 연속적인 분류 합류 연결로 접속부에 대한 연구로 확대가 되어야 할 것으로 판단된다