THE CELL TRANSMISSION MODEL, PART II: NETWORK TRAFFIC

This article shows how the evolution of multi-commodity traffic flows over complex networks can be predicted over time, based on a simple macroscopic computer representation of traffic flow that is consistent with the kinematic wave theory under all traffic conditions. The method does not use ad hoc procedures to treat special situations. After a brief review of the basic model for one link, the article describes how three-legged junctions can be modeled. It then introduces a numerical procedure for networks, assuming that a time-varying origin-destination (O-D) table is given and that the proportion of turns at every junction is known. These assumptions are reasonable for numerical analysis of disaster evacuation plans. The results are then extended to the case where, instead of the turning proportions, the best routes to each destination from every junction are known at all times.

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• Authors:
  • Daganzo, C F
• Publication Date: 1995-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 79-93
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Part B: Methodological
  • Volume: 29
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Elsevier
  • ISSN: 0191-2615
  • Serial URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/01912615

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Evacuation; Intersections; Network analysis (Planning); Origin and destination; Simulation; Traffic flow
• Old TRIS Terms: Junctions
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; I71: Traffic Theory;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00676994
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Apr 21 1995 12:00AM