Virtual Detection at Intersections using Connected Vehicle Trajectory Data

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Howell Li ◽  
Christopher M. Day ◽  
Darcy M. Bullock
Keyword(s):  
Connected Vehicle ◽  
Trajectory Data ◽  
Vehicle Trajectory

scholarly journals Detector-Free Optimization of Traffic Signal Offsets with Connected Vehicle Data

2017 ◽  
Vol 2620 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher M. Day ◽  
Howell Li ◽  
Lucy M. Richardson ◽  
James Howard ◽  
Tom Platte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Sampling Period ◽  
Signalized Intersections ◽  
Connected Vehicle ◽  
Market Penetration ◽  
Trajectory Data ◽  
Vehicle Data ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Vehicle Trajectory

Signal offset optimization recently has been shown to be feasible with vehicle trajectory data at low levels of market penetration. Offset optimization was performed on two corridors with that type of data. A proposed procedure called “virtual detection” was used to process 6 weeks of trajectory splines and create vehicle arrival profiles for two corridors, comprising 25 signalized intersections. After data were processed and filtered, penetration rates between 0.09% and 0.80% were observed, with variations by approach. Then those arrival profiles were compared statistically with those measured with physical detectors, and most approaches showed statistically significant goodness of fit at a 90% confidence level. Finally, the arrival profiles created with virtual detection were used to optimize offsets and compared with a solution derived from arrival profiles obtained with physical detectors. Results demonstrate that virtual detection can produce good-quality offsets with current market penetration rates of probe data. In addition, a sensitivity analysis of the sampling period indicated that 2 weeks may be sufficient for data collection at current penetration rates.

A Comparative Analysis of Tree-Based Ensemble Methods for Detecting Imminent Lane Change Maneuvers in Connected Vehicle Environments

2018 ◽  
Vol 2672 (42) ◽  
pp. 268-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saleh R. Mousa ◽  
Peter R. Bakhit ◽  
Osama A. Osman ◽  
Sherif Ishak
Keyword(s):  
Gradient Boosting ◽  
Lane Change ◽  
Connected Vehicle ◽  
Classification Problems ◽  
Trajectory Data ◽  
Modeling Tools ◽  
Lane Changing ◽  
Extreme Gradient Boosting ◽  
Car Crashes ◽  
Vehicle Trajectory

Lane changing is one of the main contributors to car crashes in the U.S. The complexity of the decision-making process associated with lane changing makes such maneuvers prone to driving errors, and hence, increases the possibility of car crashes. Thus, researchers have been investigating ways to model and predict lane changing maneuvers for optimally designed crash avoidance systems. Such systems rely on the accuracy of detecting the onset of lane-change maneuvers, which requires comprehensive vehicle trajectory data. Connected Vehicles (CV) data provide opportunities for accurate modeling of lane changing maneuvers, especially with the variety of advanced tools available nowadays. The review of the literature indicates that most of the implemented modeling tools do not achieve reliable accuracy for such critical safety application of lane-change prediction. Recently, eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGB) became a well-recognized algorithm among the computer science community in solving classification problems due to its accuracy, scalability, and speed. This study implements the XGB in predicting the onset of lane changing maneuvers using CV trajectory data. The performance of XGB is compared to three other tree-based algorithms namely, decision trees, gradient boosting, and random forests. The Next Generation SIMulation trajectory data are used to represent the high-resolution CV data. The results indicate that XGB is superior to the other algorithms with a high accuracy value of 99.7%. This outstanding accuracy is achieved when considering vehicle trajectory data two seconds prior to a potential lane change maneuver. The findings of this study are promising for detection of lane change maneuvers in CV environments.

scholarly journals EXTRACTING LANE GEOMETRY AND TOPOLOGY INFORMATION FROM VEHICLE FLEET TRAJECTORIES IN COMPLEX URBAN SCENARIOS USING A REVERSIBLE JUMP MCMC METHOD

2017 ◽  
Vol IV-1/W1 ◽  
pp. 51-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Roeth ◽  
D. Zaum ◽  
C. Brenner
Keyword(s):  
Ground Truth ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Reversible Jump ◽  
Connected Vehicle ◽  
Trajectory Data ◽  
Automated Driving ◽  
Vehicle Fleet ◽  
Vehicle Trajectory ◽  
The One ◽  
High Degree

Highly automated driving (HAD) requires maps not only of high spatial precision but also of yet unprecedented actuality. Traditionally small highly specialized fleets of measurement vehicles are used to generate such maps. Nevertheless, for achieving city-wide or even nation-wide coverage, automated map update mechanisms based on very large vehicle fleet data gain importance since highly frequent measurements are only to be obtained using such an approach. Furthermore, the processing of imprecise mass data in contrast to few dedicated highly accurate measurements calls for a high degree of automation.<br><br> We present a method for the generation of lane-accurate road network maps from vehicle trajectory data (GPS or better). Our approach therefore allows for exploiting today’s connected vehicle fleets for the generation of HAD maps. The presented algorithm is based on elementary building blocks which guarantees useful lane models and uses a Reversible Jump Markov chain Monte Carlo method to explore the models parameters in order to reconstruct the one most likely emitting the input data. The approach is applied to a challenging urban real-world scenario of different trajectory accuracy levels and is evaluated against a LIDAR-based ground truth map.

Detecting Imminent Lane Change Maneuvers in Connected Vehicle Environments

2017 ◽  
Vol 2645 (1) ◽  
pp. 168-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter R. Bakhit ◽  
Osama A. Osman ◽  
Sherif Ishak
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Change Detection ◽  
Data Exchange ◽  
Detection Accuracy ◽  
Lane Change ◽  
Connected Vehicle ◽  
Ann Model ◽  
Trajectory Data ◽  
Vehicle Trajectory ◽  
Mlr Model

Lane changing is a complex decision-making process that is affected by factors such as vehicle features, driver characteristics, network attributes, and traffic conditions. Understanding the changes in driver behavior and vehicle trajectory before the lane change initiation process is essential to the design of a safe and reliable crash avoidance system. The recently introduced connected vehicle (CV) technology provides opportunities for real-time, high-resolution data exchange capability between vehicles. This study explored the high-resolution vehicle trajectory data attainable in CV environments for detecting the onset of lane change maneuvers. The observed change in behavior before the initiation of such a maneuver was examined to identify the associated driving pattern. This pattern was used to develop two lane change detection models: an artificial neural network (ANN) model and a multiple logistic regression (MLR) model. The two models were trained and tested with Next Generation Simulation data collected from a weaving freeway segment in Arlington, Virginia. The results show 80% detection accuracy for the ANN model, compared with 72% for the MLR model. The developed models identified the vehicle speed, acceleration, and speed relative to the lead vehicle as the most significant attributes for lane change detection. Drivers’ intentions could be detected early and potential crashes could be prevented by training these models to capture similar driving behavior patterns.

Path Choice Behavior Analysis Based on Vehicle Trajectory Data

CICTP 2020 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zuyao Zhang ◽  
Li Tang ◽  
Yifeng Wang ◽  
Xuejun Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Analysis ◽  
Choice Behavior ◽  
Trajectory Data ◽  
Vehicle Trajectory

scholarly journals Determining an Improved Traffic Conflict Indicator for Highway Safety Estimation Based on Vehicle Trajectory Data

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 9278
Author(s):  
Ruoxi Jiang ◽  
Shunying Zhu ◽  
Hongguang Chang ◽  
Jingan Wu ◽  
Naikan Ding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Highway Safety ◽  
Lane Change ◽  
Trajectory Data ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Traffic Conflict ◽  
Vehicle Trajectory ◽  
Safety Estimation

Currently, several traffic conflict indicators are used as surrogate safety measures. Each indicator has its own advantages, limitations, and suitability. There are only a few studies focusing on fixed object conflicts of highway safety estimation using traffic conflict technique. This study investigated which conflict indicator was more suitable for traffic safety estimation based on conflict-accident Pearson correlation analysis. First, a high-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle was used to collect multiple continuous high-precision videos of the Jinan-Qingdao highway. The vehicle trajectory data outputted from recognition of the videos were used to acquire conflict data following the procedure for each conflict indicator. Then, an improved indicator Ti was proposed based on the advantages and limitations of the conventional indicators. This indicator contained definitions and calculation for three types of traffic conflicts (rear-end, lane change and with fixed object). Then the conflict-accident correlation analysis of TTC (Time to Collision)/PET (Post Encroachment Time)/DRAC (Deceleration Rate to Avoid Crash)/Ti indicators were carried out. The results show that the average value of the correlation coefficient for each indicator with different thresholds are 0.670 for TTC, 0.669 for PET, and 0.710 for DRAC, and 0.771 for Ti, which Ti indicator is obviously higher than the other three conventional indicators. The findings of this study suggest TTC often fails to identify lane change conflicts, PET indicator easily misjudges some rear-end conflict when the speed of the following vehicle is slower than the leading vehicle, and PET is less informative than other indicators. At the same time, these conventional indicators do not consider the vehicle-fixed objects conflicts. The improved Ti can overcome these shortcomings; thus, Ti has the highest correlation. More data are needed to verify and support the study.

Modeling Speed Disturbance Absorption following Current State–Control Action–Expected State Chains

2005 ◽  
Vol 1934 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruihua Tao ◽  
Heng Wei ◽  
Yinhai Wang ◽  
Virginia P. Sisiopiku
Keyword(s):  
Recovery Period ◽  
Control Action ◽  
State Control ◽  
Trajectory Data ◽  
Lane Changing ◽  
Car Following ◽  
Current State ◽  
Speed Advantage ◽  
Vehicle Trajectory ◽  
A Current

This paper explores driver behavior in a paired car-following mode in response to a speed disturbance from a front vehicle. A current state– control action–expected state (SAS) chain is developed to provide a framework for modeling of the hierarchy of expected actions incurred during the need for speed disturbance absorption. Three car-following scenarios and one lane-changing scenario are identified with defined perceptual informative variables to describe the process of speed disturbance absorption. Those variables include dynamic spacing versus the follower's speed, disturbance-effecting and -ending spacing, headway, acceleration– deceleration, speed recovery period, speed advantage, and lane-changing duration. A significant improvement in car-following modeling introduced in the paper is the integration of car-following and lane-changing behaviors in the SAS chain. Moreover, critical values of perceptual informative variables are statistically developed as a function of the follower's speed by using observed vehicle trajectory data. Furthermore, models that determine the probability of a lane change in response to a speed disturbance and models for acceptable lane-changing decision-making conditions at the adjacent lanes are developed on the basis of the analysis of observed vehicle trajectory data. The work presented in this paper provides an analysis of speed disturbance and speed absorption phenomena and car-following and lane-changing behaviors at the microscopic level. This work establishes the foundation for further research on multiple speed disturbance absorption and its impact on traffic stabilities at the macroscopic analysis level.

scholarly journals Improving Motorway Mobility and Environmental Performance via Vehicle Trajectory Data-Based Control

IEEE Access ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 86862-86869 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yifei Zhao ◽  
Shunchao Yin ◽  
Duo Li ◽  
Qian Yu ◽  
Prakash Ranjitkar
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Trajectory Data ◽  
Vehicle Trajectory
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