Lengthy waits at traffic junctions are universally disliked, leading to frustration for both drivers and passengers and carrying negative environmental and economic repercussions. Engineers have grappled with this challenge since the automobile became our primary mode of transport. Often, solutions are infrastructure-based, like constructing flyovers, bridges, or adding lanes.
While these can enhance traffic flow, they often come with constraints such as costs, space, and environmental concerns. This underscores the pressing need to innovate and optimize our existing infrastructure before embarking on new builds.
Enter the XT junction design – a prime example of leveraging current infrastructure to increase capacity, accommodating diverse modes of travel, including active ones. The XT Junction is a type of displaced right turn junction that has seen some limited use in the UK and USA. It reduces the number of conflicts by introducing a second set of signalised traffic signals at the minor arm that enables drivers to switch lanes and make the right turn unopposed.
The speakers will share with the audience the details of the XT junction design with a relevant example where a similar design has been implemented in the UK and a case study where the design is suitable to be applied in Malaysia to help tackle traffic problems with respect to environmental challenges.
Join us for a compelling dialogue encompassing sustainability, transportation, and beyond.
