Safety Comparison of Three Types of Junctions – Signalised, Turbo Roundabout and Conventional Roundabout in the City of Maribor

The diploma thesis presents a safety comparison of three types of junctions, namely a signalised junction, a conventional roundabout and a turbo roundabout. The solutions are provided on the basis of professional terminology and the author's own findings and reflections during the writing of the diploma thesis itself. The solutions are also provided with the help of knowledge acquired to date at the institution.

Solution and Method

The diploma thesis presents a safety comparison of three types of junctions, namely a signalised junction, a conventional roundabout and a turbo roundabout. The purpose of the diploma thesis is to examine all the planned types of junctions and find the most optimal solution. The diploma thesis relates to the reconstruction of a signalised junction in the Maribor area, specifically the junction of Ptujska cesta, Tržaška cesta and Cesta proletarskih brigad.

At the beginning, professional terms are provided for each of the above-mentioned types of junctions. Each is presented individually, their advantages and disadvantages are presented, as well as the manner of driving and driving rules. Great emphasis is also placed on traffic safety within these types of junctions, and their vehicle throughput capacity is also mentioned.

A brief presentation is also given of what a junction actually is, as well as some basic assertions regarding junctions. The descriptions of individual chapters are also supported by illustrations, primarily for easier visualisation of the text that is provided. At the end, three solutions are provided based on all the above.

Results

The solutions are provided on the basis of professional terminology and the author's own findings and reflections during the writing of the diploma thesis itself. The solutions are also provided with the help of knowledge acquired to date at the institution.