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This report introduces different coordinated traffic responsive ramp control algorithms, implemented or not-implemented, but based on promising new mathematical techniques. A total of 17 different ramp metering approaches is described. For the already implemented algorithms, the historical...
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This report documents research focusing on: 1) analyzing performance measurements for California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Transportation Management Centers (TMCs); 2) identifying and assessing the feasibility of data collection and management activities required to support TMC...
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The goal of this study was to provide a better understanding of the impacts of route guidance on urban arterials and networks controlled by traffic signals. Control and timing strategies to handle diverted traffic from the freeways to surface streets were developed and tested through simulation...
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This report focuses on the DYNASMART simulation program presents a model that is capable of simulating large urban networks under various Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) and Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) strategies. It includes modules for driver responses to...
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This report describes the development of a new model that can monitor system performance and derive management and control strategies in real time. It presents the TMERT (Turning Movement Estimation in Real Time) model, a method of estimating turning movement flows from link detected flows at...
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This report documents the current state of Intelligent Vehicle Highway Systems (IVHS) technologies in Europe with special attention to advanced traveler information systems (ATIS) and advanced traffic management systems (ATMS). The views presented in the report are largely derived from...
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This report presents the results of an evaluation of project in which spread spectrum radio networks (SSRN) were used for traffic monitoring and control in the City of Los Angeles. The focus of SSRN is to reduce construction costs, construction time and future plant maintenance costs. A field...
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This report discusses the major factors which influence the benefits from transit priority. It reviews existing control strategies that have been implemented in signal controlled networks. A number of control strategies to improve transit performance are proposed along with an analysis technique...
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This project presents a signal controller algorithm to capitalize on the extended information provided by wide-area detection at isolated intersections. Using computer simulation, different control strategies are evaluated and the performance of the proposed wide-area detection system with...
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