Title :
A microscopic simulation-based decision support system to develop changeable message sign alternatives
Author :
Sun, Dazhi ; Sun, Lin ; Ravoola, Pranay K. ; Zhao, Shuai
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Civil & Archit. Eng., Texas A & M Univ., Kingsville, TX, USA
Abstract :
This paper introduces the development of a web-based decision support system, to facilitate human factor studies regarding the use of changeable message signs (CMS). A microscopic traffic simulator VISSIM was used to generate realistic simulation scenarios with various CMS alternatives implemented. A case study for truck mounted changeable message sign on an urban multilane highway for ldquoright lane closurerdquo condition was discussed in detail to illustrate the use of the proposed system.
Keywords :
Internet; decision support systems; human factors; traffic engineering computing; VISSIM; Web-based decision support system; changeable message signs; human factor; microscopic simulation-based decision support system; microscopic traffic simulator; Decision support systems; Displays; Human factors; Intelligent transportation systems; Microscopy; Phase change materials; Road transportation; Sun; Traffic control; USA Councils; Changeable Message Sign; decision support system; human factor; microscopic simulation;
Conference_Titel :
Intelligent Transportation Systems, 2009. ITSC '09. 12th International IEEE Conference on
Conference_Location :
St. Louis, MO
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5519-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5520-1
DOI :
10.1109/ITSC.2009.5309802
