Research Article

Random Parameter Negative Binomial Model of Signalized Intersections

Table 3

Marginal effect/(elasticity) of random parameters and fixed parameters negative binomial models.

VariableRandom parameters negative binomial modelFixed parameters negative binomial model

Length of left-turn exclusive lane on major roads (m)−0.064−0.090
Left-turn exclusive lane on minor roads (yes 1, otherwise 0)−3.995 −4.271
Pedestrian crossing on minor roads (yes 1, otherwise 0)−20.049 −29.542
Existence of median barrier on major roads (yes 1, otherwise 0)−5.962 −8.939
Existence of median barrier on minor roads (yes 1, otherwise 0)−10.538 −13.378
Number of major road lanes1.4142.215
Lane width of major roads (m)−0.409−0.729
Logarithm of heavy vehicle volume turning left on major roads (0.511) (0.436)
Logarithm of total traffic volume turning left on major roads (0.323) (0.377)
Logarithm of total traffic volume turning right on minor roads (0.669) (0.396)
Logarithm of total traffic volume driving straight on major roads (0.271) (0.260)
Length of median barrier on major roads (m)(0.657) (0.156)
Length of median barrier on minor roads (m) (0.236) (0.156)
Existence of traffic island on major roads (yes 1, otherwise 0)−5.041 −8.449