Title :
Optimizing networks of traffic signals in real time-the SCOOT method
Author :
Robertson, D.I. ; Bretherton, R.D.
Author_Institution :
Transp. & Road Res. Lab., Crowthorne, UK
Abstract :
The evolution of the SCOOT urban traffic control system from research by the British Government´s Transport and Road Research Laboratory on the TRANSYT method of optimizing networks of fixed time signals is described. The key principles of the SCOOT online traffic model and real-time signal optimizers are explained. The results of surveys on the effectiveness of SCOOT are reviewed, applications are summarized, and some recent developments are outlined.<>
Keywords :
real-time systems; road traffic; traffic computer control; British Government; SCOOT urban traffic control system; TRANSYT method; Transport and Road Research Laboratory; networks optimisation; online traffic model; real-time signal optimizers; traffic signals; Centralized control; Cities and towns; Communication system traffic control; Control systems; Delay; Intelligent networks; Optimization methods; Roads; Telecommunication traffic; Traffic control;
Journal_Title :
Vehicular Technology, IEEE Transactions on
