2005 Volume 6 Pages 186-197
The purpose of this study addresses a comprehensive analysis of the characteristics of passing and paired riding maneuver of motorcycle based on video technique. Two locations in Hanoi, Vietnam have been used for data collection, including exclusive motorcycle lane and undivided roadway. The passing characteristics in this research include (i) individual speeds and speed differences between passing and passed motorcycles; (ii) lateral spacing of passing and passed motorcycles; (iii) longitudinal distances from beginning and ending of passing event. For paired riding maneuvers, statistical analyses of speed and lateral spacing were revealed useful information. The threshold for paired riding including speed difference was also determined. The present study provides a comprehensive understanding of the characteristics of passing and paired riding maneuvers. These findings can be used to develop more accurate procedures for the analysis of the quality of service of motorcycle paths as well as to develop a comprehensive simulation model.
