01121596

Monograph

In this collection of 23 papers on traffic flow theory and characteristics, the following topics are discussed: using speed-flow relationships for microsimulation calibration; a behavioral model for microscopic freeway traffic-flow simulation; modeling intersection performance using microsimulation; corridor traffic management and planning strategies that use microsimulation; calibrations of traffic-flow microsimulation models; accident-free car-following models; freeway oscillation characteristics; an oversaturated freeway flow algorithm; on-ramp metering; estimating acceleration and lane-changing dynamics; unifying kinematic wave modeling and three-phase traffic theory; analysis of a recurrent bottleneck; calibration of car-following models in the presence of measurement errors; a model of collision-inclusive car-following behavior; speed-spacing relations under general car following versus lane changing; calibrating car-following models by using trajectory data; system-optimal dynamic traffic assignment in a many-to-one network; lane selection model for urban intersections; FASTLANE (traffic flow model); ability of Newell's car-following model to reproduce trajectories; stability in a dynamic car-following platoon; modeling driver behavior as a sequential risk-taking task; and speed distributions on two-lane highways.

English

236p

2008

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board

9780309126038

Print

Figures; References; Tables

Acceleration (Mechanics); Algorithms; Behavior; Bottlenecks; Calibration; Car following; Dynamic traffic assignment; Freeways; Highway corridors; Highway traffic control; Intersections; Kinematics; Lane changing; Microscopic traffic flow; Microsimulation; On ramps; Ramp metering; Risk taking; Simulation; Speed distribution; Strategic planning; Traffic flow theory; Traffic models; Traffic oversaturation; Traffic platooning; Traffic speed; Two lane highways; Vehicle spacing; Vehicle trajectories

Car following models; Lane selection; Speed-flow relationships; Traffic flow stability; Traffic oscillations

Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; I71: Traffic Theory; I73: Traffic Control

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Feb 6 2009 8:28AM

• Asymptotic Stability and Vehicle Safety in Dynamic Car-Following Platoon
• Calibrating Car-Following Models by Using Trajectory Data: Methodological Study
• Comparison of Simulation-Based and Model-Based Calibrations of Traffic-Flow Microsimulation Models
• Comparisons of Speed–Spacing Relations Under General Car Following Versus Lane Changing
• Desired Speed Distributions on Two-Lane Highways Under Various Conditions
• Empirical Measurement of Freeway Oscillation Characteristics: An International Comparison
• Empirical Study of Behavioral Theory of Traffic Flow: Analysis of Recurrent Bottleneck
• Estimating Acceleration and Lane-Changing Dynamics from Next Generation Simulation Trajectory Data
• Estimating Individual Speed–Spacing Relationship and Assessing Ability of Newell’s Car-Following Model to Reproduce Trajectories
• Evaluation of Corridor Traffic Management and Planning Strategies That Use Microsimulation: A Case Study
• FASTLANE: New Multiclass First-Order Traffic Flow Model
• From Existing Accident-Free Car-Following Models to Colliding Vehicles: Exploration and Assessment
• Lane Selection Model for Urban Intersections
• Macroscopic Modeling Framework Unifying Kinematic Wave Modeling and Three-Phase Traffic Theory
• Microsimulation Calibration Using Speed–Flow Relationships
• Modeling Driver Behavior as Sequential Risk-Taking Task
• New Behavioral Model for Microscopic Freeway Traffic-Flow Simulation
• On-Ramp Metering Based on Three-Phase Traffic Theory Downstream Off-Ramp and Upstream On-Ramp Bottlenecks
• Oversaturated Freeway Flow Algorithm for Use in Next Generation Simulation
• The Less-Than-Perfect Driver: A Model of Collision-Inclusive Car-Following Behavior
• Use of Microsimulation to Model Day-to-Day Variability of Intersection Performance
• Validity of Trajectory-Based Calibration Approach of Car-Following Models in Presence of Measurement Errors
• What Do Different Traffic Flow Models Mean for System-Optimal Dynamic Traffic Assignment in a Many-to-One Network?