VISSIM 5.30-05 User Manual

Definition
Network Coding
1. To insert a marker in Pavement Marker mode, select a link or connector.
2. Right click on the start position of
the marker. The Create pavement
marker window opens.
3. Define the Type of the marker, the
exact Position and the Direction. It
is possible to choose any
combination of Directions (or
center island for US roundabouts).
For Zebra crossings, no direction
has to be selected, but the length
needs to be entered.
The visibility of all pavement markers is controlled in VIEW – NETWORK
ELEMENTS.
Option Zebra Crossing is meant for marking links which are defined as a
pedestrian link and will be used as pedestrian crosswalks. It provides
visualization in full link width. Any traffic information is to be defined with
the link, cf. section 7.1.5.
Properties & Options
Double-clicking a pavement marker calls the Edit pavement marker window.
● Type: Defines the displayed shape.
● Directions (for option Arrow marker only): Any combination is possible for
the upper three options.
● Position: Enter position on link.
Pavement markers do not affect the driving behavior. They do not provide
a means to model turning movements. Use routes to model turning movements.
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