Formulation of Real-Time Control Policy for Oversaturated Arterials

2000 ◽  
Vol 1727 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward B. Lieberman ◽  
Jinil Chang ◽  
Elena Shenk Prassas
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Traffic Control ◽  
Storage Capacity ◽  
Control Policy ◽  
Mixed Integer ◽  
System Throughput ◽  
Real Time Control ◽  
Mixed Integer Linear Program ◽  
Real Time Traffic ◽  
Queue Lengths

The formulation of a real-time traffic control policy designed expressly for oversaturated arterials is presented, and the operating protocol is described. Its objectives are to ( a) maximize system throughput, ( b) fully use storage capacity, and ( c) provide equitable service. This control policy, known as RT/IMPOST (real-time/internal metering policy to optimize signal timing), is designed to control queue growth on every saturated approach by suitably metering traffic to maintain stable queues. Consistent with this approach, bounds on queue lengths and signal offsets are determined. A mixed-integer linear program (MILP) tableau is formulated to yield optimal values of signal offsets and queue length for each approach. A nonlinear (quadratic) programming formulation adjusts the arterial green-phase durations of each signal cycle so that the actual arterial queue lengths on each saturated approach will continually closely approximate the optimal queue lengths computed by the MILP formulation. The policy principles are as follows: ( a) the signal phase durations “meter” traffic at intersections servicing oversaturated approaches to control and stabilize queue lengths and to provide equitable service to competing traffic streams; and ( b) the signal coordination (i.e., offsets) controls the interaction between incoming platoons and standing queues in a way that fully uses the available storage capacity, keeps intersections clear of queue spillback, and maximizes throughput.

scholarly journals The Dynamic Control of the Light Signalling Device in Real-Time

2019 ◽  
Vol 292 ◽  
pp. 03014
Author(s):  
Jan Mrazek ◽  
Lucia Duricova Mrazkova ◽  
Martin Hromada ◽  
Jana Reznickova
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Traffic Control ◽  
Dynamic Control ◽  
Traffic Density ◽  
Light Signaling ◽  
Dynamic Traffic ◽  
Real Time Control ◽  
Real Time Traffic ◽  
Time Control ◽  
Control Dynamic

The article is focused on the issue of interval on a light signaling device. Light signaling devices operate on different systems by means of which they are controlled. The control problem is a very static setting that does not respond to real-time traffic. Important variables for dynamic real-time control are traffic density in a selected area along with average speed. These variables are interdependent and can be based on dynamic traffic control. Dynamic traffic control ensures smoother traffic through major turns. At the same time, the number of harmful CO2 emitted from the means of transport should be reduced to the air. When used in low operation, power consumption should be reduced.

scholarly journals A Timetable Rescheduling Approach and Transition Phases for High-Speed Railway Traffic during Disruptions

2017 ◽  
Vol 2607 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peijuan Xu ◽  
Francesco Corman ◽  
Qiyuan Peng ◽  
Xiaojie Luan
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Traffic Control ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Job Shop ◽  
Mixed Integer ◽  
Mixed Integer Linear Program ◽  
Solution Quality ◽  
High Speed Railway ◽  
Railway Traffic ◽  
Train Speed

Research focused on the real-time rescheduling of high-speed railway traffic with a quasi-moving blocking system and transition process affected by the entrance delays and disruptions determining speed limitation. A mixed-integer linear program model related to a job shop model of operations is formulated to reduce the final delay (tardiness) of trains, where three objective functions combine different manners related to traffic control and speed management. The dynamic interaction between train speed and distance headway is considered in the model. Through experiments on a real-world high-speed line in China, the solution quality of the model is assessed by the delay distribution of trains or the smooth degree of train speed profile. The model manages to optimize traffic in the transition from a disordered condition (when disruptions appear) to a normal condition (after disruptions) for real-time operations. In conclusion, there are two and three transition phases for the cases without and with entrance delays, respectively, seen by analyzing the deviation between the rescheduled and planned timetables.

scholarly journals Proactive freeway crash prevention using real-time traffic control

2003 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 1034-1041 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Lee ◽  
Bruce Hellinga ◽  
Frank Saccomanno
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Traffic Control ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Real Time Control ◽  
Real Time Traffic ◽  
Time Control ◽  
Crash Prevention ◽  
Safety Intervention ◽  
Safety Benefit

This paper makes use of a probabilistic model that predicts the likelihood of crashes (crash potential) on freeways on the basis of traffic flow conditions, in real-time crash prevention. The model was developed using incident logs and loop detector data collected over a 13-month period on the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto. Previous work suggested that an increase in levels of traffic turbulence generally yields high crash potential. Traffic turbulence was defined in terms of a series of crash precursors that represent traffic conditions that were present prior to crash occurrence. To apply the model in crash prevention, the link needs to be established between crash potential and real-time safety intervention. The objective of this paper is to explore this link for different thresholds of crash potential. The paper discusses the guidelines for evaluating the safety benefit of one crash prevention strategy (variable speed limits) and suggests the risk-based evaluation framework for real-time traffic control.Key words: crash, accident, freeway, safety, traffic flow, real-time control.

scholarly journals Mobile Road Traffic Management System Using Weighted Sensor

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Solomon Adegbenro Akinboro ◽  
Johnson A Adeyiga ◽  
Adebayo Omotosho ◽  
Akinwale O Akinwumi
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Traffic Control ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Traffic Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Traffic Information ◽  
Traffic Light ◽  
Real Time Traffic ◽  
Traffic Management System

<p><strong>Vehicular traffic is continuously increasing around the world, especially in urban areas, and the resulting congestion ha</strong><strong>s</strong><strong> be</strong><strong>come</strong><strong> a major concern to automobile users. The popular static electric traffic light controlling system can no longer sufficiently manage the traffic volume in large cities where real time traffic control is paramount to deciding best route. The proposed mobile traffic management system provides users with traffic information on congested roads using weighted sensors. A prototype of the system was implemented using Java SE Development Kit 8 and Google map. The model </strong><strong>was</strong><strong> simulated and the performance was </strong><strong>assessed</strong><strong> using response time, delay and throughput. Results showed that</strong><strong>,</strong><strong> mobile devices are capable of assisting road users’ in faster decision making by providing real-time traffic information and recommending alternative routes.</strong></p>

scholarly journals Transport modeling: An artificial immune system approach

2006 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-30
Author(s):  
Dusan Teodorovic ◽  
Jovan Popovic ◽  
Panta Lucic
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Traffic Control ◽  
System Approach ◽  
Artificial Immune System ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Transportation Systems ◽  
Artificial Immune ◽  
Real Time Traffic ◽  
Wide Range

This paper describes an artificial immune system approach (AIS) to modeling time-dependent (dynamic, real time) transportation phenomenon characterized by uncertainty. The basic idea behind this research is to develop the Artificial Immune System, which generates a set of antibodies (decisions, control actions) that altogether can successfully cover a wide range of potential situations. The proposed artificial immune system develops antibodies (the best control strategies) for different antigens (different traffic "scenarios"). This task is performed using some of the optimization or heuristics techniques. Then a set of antibodies is combined to create Artificial Immune System. The developed Artificial Immune transportation systems are able to generalize, adapt, and learn based on new knowledge and new information. Applications of the systems are considered for airline yield management, the stochastic vehicle routing, and real-time traffic control at the isolated intersection. The preliminary research results are very promising.

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