Methodology for Microscopic Traffic Simulation Modelling of Land Port of Entries along the U.S.-Mexican Border: Ysleta – Zaragoza Land Port of Entry Case Study

Land Ports of Entry (LPOEs) are facilities that control access into the U.S., as well as departures of persons and freight. While traffic simulation modeling techniques are not typically used to evaluate LPOE operational processes, they should be considered more often, because LPOEs have a significant impact on surrounding traffic conditions and vice versa. This paper proposes a methodology for developing microscopic traffic simulation models of LPOEs along the U.S.-Mexico border. The methodology consists of seven steps: (i) collect data; (ii) develop traffic or roadway network; (iii) model inspection and toll booths; (iv) develop traffic management strategies; (v) set up traffic demand; (vi) calibrate model; and (vii) validate model. The paper also presents a case study in which this methodology was followed to develop the Ysleta – Zaragoza LPOE traffic simulation model, which can be controlled from a web-based interface to help LPOE personnel without previous transportation modeling experience.

• Record URL:
  • https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2016.04.132
• Record URL:
  • http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877050916301624
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • © 2016 David Salgado et al. Published by Elsevier B.V. 7th International Conference on Ambient Systems, Networks and Technologies (ANT 2016)
• Authors:
  • Salgado, David
  • Jolovic, Dusan
  • Aldrete, Rafael M
  • Martin, Peter T
  • Shelton, Jeff
• Publication Date: 2016

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; Maps; References;
• Pagination: pp 321-328
• Serial:
  • Procedia Computer Science
  • Volume: 83
  • Publisher: Elsevier
  • ISSN: 1877-0509
  • Serial URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/18770509
• Publication flags:

  Open Access (libre)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Case studies; Highway traffic control; International borders; Ports of entry; Traffic simulation
• Geographic Terms: United States-Mexico Border
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01603968
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 30 2016 9:20AM