FREEWAY OPTIMIZATION UTILIZING RAMP METERING - AN IVHS TOOL

This paper presents a discussion of a computer optimization program, which is used to optimize ramp metering and freeway flow by timing ramp signals to prevent excessive queuing on ramps while simultaneously minimizing delay on the freeway. The program can be used to design for a specified level of service and/or ramp queuing capacities based on the users constraints. This computer program was calibrated based on a specific section of the Milwaukee County Interstate Highway (IH) 94 freeway system. Data inputs to the program include freeway volumes, ramp volumes, distances between ramps, and ramp queuing capacities. The optimization program is a spreadsheet template so additional ramps can be easily added. Guidelines for application and further calibration with IVHS systems are discussed.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Also presented at the 1994 ITE International Conference, Environment. Changing Our Transportation Priorities, March 20-23, 1994.
• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)

  Washington, DC  United States 
• Authors:
  • Bieberitz, J A
• Conference:
  • Compendium of Technical Papers, 64th ITE Annual Meeting
  • Location: Dallas, Texas
  • Date: 1994-10-16 to 1994-10-19
• Publication Date: 1994

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Tables;
• Pagination: p. 20-26

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Intelligent transportation systems; Queuing theory; Ramp metering; Ramps (Interchanges)
• Geographic Terms: Wisconsin
• Old TRIS Terms: Freeway entrances and exits; Freeway ramps
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; I73: Traffic Control;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00716564
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Jan 31 2002 12:00AM