A simulation-based signal optimization algorithm within a dynamic traffic assignment framework

Author

Abdelfatah, Akmal S. ; Mahmassani, Hani S.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Civil Eng., American Univ. of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

fYear

2001

fDate

2001

Firstpage

428

Lastpage

433

Abstract

This paper considers the issues that arise in seeking to optimize network performance through simultaneous determination of optimal routes and optimal signal settings. It presents numerical experiments for a simulation-based algorithm on a realistic moderately large network (a portion of the Fort-Worth area) and a hypothetical network to underscore the potential of additional improvement through joint consideration of signal control and route assignment compared to either one of these decisions alone

Keywords

digital simulation; optimal control; road traffic; traffic control; traffic engineering computing; Fort-Worth area; Texas; USA; dynamic traffic assignment framework; network performance optimization; optimal routes; optimal signal settings; simulation-based signal optimization algorithm; traffic lights; traffic signals; Centralized control; Civil engineering; Communication system traffic control; Control systems; Heuristic algorithms; Iterative algorithms; Optimal control; Telecommunication traffic; Timing; Traffic control;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Intelligent Transportation Systems, 2001. Proceedings. 2001 IEEE

Conference_Location

Oakland, CA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-7194-1

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ITSC.2001.948695

Filename

948695