On the continuum approximation of the on-and-off signal control on dynamic traffic networks

By Ke Han, Vikash V. Gayah, Benedetto Piccoli, Terry L. Friesz, Tao Yao. 2013

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In the modeling of traffic networks, a signalized junction is typically treated using a binary variable to model the on-and-off nature of signal operation. While accurate, the use of binary variables can cause problems when studying large networks with many intersections. Instead, the signal control can be approximated through a continuum approach where the on-and-off control variable is replaced by a continuous priority parameter. Advantages of such approximation include elimination of the need for binary variables, lower time resolution requirements, and more flexibility and robustness in a decision environment. It also resolves the issue of discontinuous travel time functions arising from the context of dynamic traffic assignment.

Subfields: Building and Construction, Control and Systems Engineering, Transportation

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