Title :
Optimizing intersection traffic flow using VANET
Author :
Kwatirayo, S. ; Almhana, J. ; Liu, Zhe
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., Univ. de Moncton, Moncton, NB, Canada
Abstract :
In this paper, we apply VANET capabilities to develop a new adaptive traffic light control algorithm that takes into consideration in real time traffic density and vehicle relative position to the intersection. Our preliminary results show a substantial improvement of traffic throughput and average waiting time in comparison with fixed optimal cycle´s time and with existing adaptive solutions.
Keywords :
adaptive control; lighting control; telecommunication congestion control; telecommunication traffic; vehicular ad hoc networks; VANET; adaptive traffic light control algorithm; intersection traffic flow optimization; real time traffic density; vehicle relative position; Computer science; Data models; Roads; Routing; Throughput; Vehicles; Vehicular ad hoc networks; Adaptive Traffic Light Control; SUMO; VANETs; Wireless communications;
Conference_Titel :
Sensor, Mesh and Ad Hoc Communications and Networks (SECON), 2013 10th Annual IEEE Communications Society Conference on
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA
DOI :
10.1109/SAHCN.2013.6644993
