DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF AN ITS-READY MICROSCOPIC TRAFFIC MODEL

The detailed development and online evaluation of a microscopic traffic flow model for the city of Irvine, California, are presented. This represents the first stage in evaluating micro-simulators by their ability to model/analyze Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) under faster-than-real-time conditions. The research utilizes "Paramics," an especially promising ITS-capable advanced traffic flow simulator and visualization tool, and applies it to the Irvine network as part of a staged effort to model the much larger Southern California network. The driver and vehicle models and parameters in the simulator are calibrated to reproduce local behavior on a conventional U.S. freeway/arterial network using online field data. The calibrated models are validated, both at the section and network levels, and evaluated relative to their potential use in Advanced Traffic Management and Information Systems.

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    Taylor & Francis

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    Abingdon,   United Kingdom  OX14 4RN
  • Authors:
    • Abdulhai, B
    • Sheu, J-B
    • Recker, W W
  • Publication Date: 2002-1

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  • English

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  • Accession Number: 00929525
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Aug 1 2002 12:00AM