Analysis of Diverging Diamond and Clover Leaf Interchange by Traffic Simulation Software (AIMSUN)

Traffic study in node point is crucial Because of growth of population and transportation. Diamond, signalized and clover interchange are not study by experts until now. This study aimed to compare these three models of intersection and applied the AIMSUN software and field statistics. By comparing the results of this simulation, diverging diamond intersection was chosen as the best option in term of improving traffic and economic performance in city. Simulation determines that available intersection waste 6 million dollars in one year. The cost of clover interchange is 200 thousands of dollars but it will have huge construction,s cost. Diamond intersection is the best traffic option by 570 thousand dollars of cost of wasting the investment and time in one year.