Traffic simulation using cellular automata and continuous models Original Research Article

We present an adaptable environment for traffic simulation. Rules are divided into several independent layers and those belonging to the same layer are interchangeable, so that it is easy to build a traffic simulator that conforms to the user needs. We have also developed new motion- and lane-changing rules based on the assumption that the driver behavior depends on the road situation and that lane changing minimizes the risk of being jammed at intersections.