The purpose of the Chicago River and Lock system analysis was (1) to describe and analyze the traffic conditions existing on the waterway system, including traffic conflicts; (2) to project the probable future traffic volume growth; (3) to determine the capacity of the system by applying a queuing model; (4) to characterize existing and future traffic conflicts; and (5) to identify potential solutions to reduce conflicts in the future. Several methods were used to accomplish these objectives: detailed traffic data were collected from lockage reports at Chicago Lock; forecasts based on historical trends were projected; several tour-boat companies, barge operators, recreational boaters, and representatives of government agencies who were directly involved with the Chicago River and Lock were interviewed; several days were spent directly observing the lock operations and river traffic; accident data and conflict information were analyzed; a level of service concept coupled with a capacity study was developed; and finally, a queuing analysis of the lock operation was performed to estimate average delays to users of the lock.
Waterway Systems Traffic Analysis
1996
66 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Marine & Waterway Transportation , Transportation , Transportation & Traffic Planning , Chicago River , Inland waterways , Traffic data analysis , Canal locks , Navigable canals , Harbors , Traffic conflicts , Traffic flow , Traffic distribution , Traffic volume , Traffic capacity , Traffic estimates , Queueing , Waterway transportation , Data collection , Illinois
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