Research Article

Off-Ramp Vehicle Mandatory Lane-Changing Duration in Small Spacing Section of Tunnel-Interchange Section Based on Survival Analysis

Table 3

Influencing factors and variable assignments.

CategoryInfluencing factorsVariable assignment

VehicleVehicle type (X1)X 10 = small, X11 = medium

RoadDistance between tunnel exit and deceleration lane upper starting point (X2)X 20 = 300 m, X21 = 400 m, X22 = 500 m, X23 = 600 m
Tunnel type (X3)X 30 = small & medium, X31 = long & extra-long
Ramp type (X4)X 40 = direct, X41 = parallel

Traffic conditionRoad service level (X5)X 50 = first service level (550 pcu/h), X51 = second service level (1200 pcu/h), X52 = third service level (1550 pcu/h)
Exit advance guide sign in tunnel (X6)X 60 = no setting, X61 = setting