Notice of RetractionResearch on the solution method of Braess paradox based on Multi-agent system

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With the enlargement of IVIS´s market penetration rate, the phenomenon of Braess paradox will appear. To avoid this phenomenon and lessen congestion, this paper analyses the causes of this phenomenon in detail, proposes a solution method based on Multi-agent system (MAS). This paper proposes conceptual solution architecture of three layers of agents and gives the corresponding algorithm. The system makes the IVIS agent and Traffic Guidance Center (TGC) agent coordinate with each other and gives the driver a both system optimum and user optimum route during traveling. Thus, vehicles are assigned evenly on the whole road network, so as to better avoid the phenomenon of Braess paradox. Then, this paper uses the Open Cybele version 1.2-agent infrastructure and TRIPS to validate the feasibility of the advised MAS and the algorithm. As a result, such system and algorithm prove to be a better method to avoid Braess paradox and alleviate congestion.