Title :
A simulation-based signal optimization algorithm within a dynamic traffic assignment framework
Author :
Abdelfatah, Akmal S. ; Mahmassani, Hani S.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Civil Eng., American Univ. of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Abstract :
This paper considers the issues that arise in seeking to optimize network performance through simultaneous determination of optimal routes and optimal signal settings. It presents numerical experiments for a simulation-based algorithm on a realistic moderately large network (a portion of the Fort-Worth area) and a hypothetical network to underscore the potential of additional improvement through joint consideration of signal control and route assignment compared to either one of these decisions alone
Keywords :
digital simulation; optimal control; road traffic; traffic control; traffic engineering computing; Fort-Worth area; Texas; USA; dynamic traffic assignment framework; network performance optimization; optimal routes; optimal signal settings; simulation-based signal optimization algorithm; traffic lights; traffic signals; Centralized control; Civil engineering; Communication system traffic control; Control systems; Heuristic algorithms; Iterative algorithms; Optimal control; Telecommunication traffic; Timing; Traffic control;
Conference_Titel :
Intelligent Transportation Systems, 2001. Proceedings. 2001 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Oakland, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7194-1
DOI :
10.1109/ITSC.2001.948695
