Research Article

Signal Timing Optimization for Corridors with Multiple Highway-Rail Grade Crossings Using Genetic Algorithm

Table 1

Decision variables for signal optimization.

Group 1: basic signal parameters1Group 2: preemption-related parameters2

(i) Cycle length ()
(ii) Maximum green ()
(iii) Offset ()
(i) APWT (τ_EB and τ_WB)
(ii) Track clearance time (TCT)
(iii) Exit phase duration (EP)

to all signalized intersections in corridor.   to all signalized IHRGCs in corridor.