Dynamic traffic metering in urban street networks: Formulation and solution algorithm

Traffic metering offers great potential to reduce congestion and enhance network performance in oversaturated urban street networks. This paper presents an optimization program for dynamic traffic metering in urban street networks based on the Cell Transmission Model (CTM). We have formulated the problem as a Mixed-Integer Linear Program (MILP) capable of metering traffic at network gates with given signal timing parameters at signalized intersections. Due to the complexities of the MILP model, we have developed a novel and efficient solution approach that solves the problem by converting the MILP to a linear program and several CTM simulation runs. The solution algorithm is applied to two case studies under different conditions. The proposed solution technique finds solutions that have a maximum gap of 1% of the true optimal solution and guarantee the maximum throughput by keeping some vehicles at network gates and only allowing enough vehicles to enter the network to prevent gridlocks. This is confirmed by comparing the case studies with and without traffic metering. The results in an adapted real-world case study network show that traffic metering can increase network throughput by 4.9–38.9% and enhance network performance.     

上海城市快速路匝道处交通分析与控制方案设计

分析了上海市城市快速路交通运行的特点和主要症结,对关键瓶颈位置实施单点匝道控制方案.以洛川路入口匝道为切入点,分析了洛川路主线、匝道的交通状况和相关地面交通状况,针对洛川路入口匝道的具体情况设计匝道控制方案,具体研究了工程控制阈值和匝道调节方案的适用条件.最后对实施的方案效果进行评估,可改变现有拥挤、瘫痪的交通状态,提高快速路的使用效率.     

8XC196KC用于ABS轮速测量方法的改进研究

对ABS中速度测量的过程进行仔细的分析,提出了一种能够将精度和实时性相结合的速度测量方案,该方案能够较为有效地平衡精度和实时性之间的矛盾,并通过实际程序的执行验证了这一结论。这一测量方法不仅可用于ABS的速度测量,也可推广用于其他的速度或周期测量方案中。     

An exploratory investigation of the impact of ramp metering on driver acceleration behavior

Ramp metering has been proven as an effective freeway management strategy; however, the impact of ramp metering on drivers' acceleration behavior has not been fully investigated. A better understanding of acceleration behavior changes with ramp metering is critical to the adequate design of ramp metering facilities. In this study, drivers' speed and acceleration data were collected at two representative metered ramps in Los Angeles, California. The speed and acceleration profiles under meter-on and meter-off scenarios were compared. Statistical results demonstrated that ramp metering affects drivers' acceleration behavior at ramp acceleration lane. It was found that at the metered ramp with short existing acceleration length, the average acceleration rate from ramp meter stop bar to 500 ft downstream under meter-on scenario (4.72 ft./s²) is approximately 40% higher than when meter-off (3.18 ft./s²). The design of acceleration lane length for metered on-ramps should therefore take into account the potential impacts of ramp metering on driver acceleration behavior.     

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在实际的快速路交通流系统中,入口匝道的流量和快速路主路的速度都是受限的,因此在对快速路交通流进行控制时考虑这些限制十分必要. 基于迭代学习控制的快速路入口匝道控制是近年来快速路控制领域的一个研究热点,然而,至今为止还没有在输入和状态同时受限情况下的相关收敛性分析. 本文首先介绍了快速路交通流模型,并将交通密度控制转化为输出跟踪问题;然后通过严格的数学分析证明了在入口匝道流量受限和主路速度受限的情况下,基于迭代学习控制的入口匝道控制仍然能保证交通流密度收敛于期望密度;最后通过仿真研究验证了该方法在受限情况下能达到很好的控制效果.     

应变电测技术在产品设计中的应用

简要介绍了应变电测技术的优点、在典型产品设计中的应用情况和使用时的注意事项。建议在产品设计中广泛使用该技术进行验证。     

Development of analytical procedure for selection of control measures to reduce congestions at various freeway bottlenecks

Variable speed limit (VSL) and ramp metering (RM) affect freeway traffic operations in different ways and, accordingly, result in different effects on system travel time. The primary objective of this study is to propose an analytical procedure to help determine which control measure should be selected given different freeway bottlenecks and traffic conditions. The bottlenecks considered included an isolated merge bottleneck, a merge bottleneck with a closely spaced upstream off-ramp, and a diverge bottleneck with a closely spaced upstream on-ramp. Two RM and a VSL control strategies were considered, including the ALINEA, ALINEA/Q and feedback based VSL. The maximum achievable improvements in system efficiency by various control measures were calculated and the results were tested using modified cell transmission models. A coordinated control strategy that combined ALINEA/Q and VSL control was also proposed. The effects of VSL and RM control on system travel time at different freeway bottleneck areas were compared to identify the applicable conditions of different control measures. The analytical procedure was proposed for the selection of control measures at different bottlenecks and the ex-ante estimation of control effects were also discussed.     

A stochastic analysis of highway capacity: Empirical evidence and implications

This paper presents a stochastic characterization of highway capacity and explores its implications on ramp metering control at the corridor level. The stochastic variation of highway capacity is captured through a Space–Time Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (STARIMA) model. It is identified following a Seasonal STARIMA model (0, 0, 2₃) × (0, 1, 0)₂, which indicates that the capacities of adjacent locations are spatially–temporally correlated. Hourly capacity patterns further verify the stochastic nature of highway capacity. The goal of this paper is to study (1) how to take advantage of the extra information, such as capacity variation, and (2) what benefits can be gained from stochastic capacity modeling. The implication of stochastic capacity is investigated through a ramp metering case study. A mean–standard deviation formulation of capacity is proposed to achieve the trade-off between traffic operation efficiency and robustness. Following that, a modified stochastic capacity-constraint ZONE ramp metering scheme embedded cell transmission model algorithm is introduced. The numerical experiment suggests that considering capacity variation information would alleviate the spillback effect and improve throughput. Monte Carlo simulation further supports this argument. This study helps verify and characterize the stochastic nature of capacity, validates the benefits of using capacity variation information, and thus enhances the necessity of implementing stochastic capacity in traffic operation.     

高压共轨系统高压泵进油计量阀仿真研究

根据高压共轨高压泵进油计量阀的结构,建立计量阀的比例电磁铁及液力阀的仿真计算模型,利用仿真分析方法,研究比例电磁铁的工作特性,比例电磁铁结构、材料等因素对比例电磁铁性能的影响以及不同形状节流孔液力阀的流通特性。结果表明:在理想工作气隙内,电磁吸力与激励电流成正比;在允许的设计范围内,比例电磁铁定铁端部的锥角越尖锐越有利于提升其电磁吸力的水平特性;比例电磁铁理想工作气隙的长度随定铁锥面的长度增大而增大,而电磁吸力随定铁锥面的长度增大而减小;在一定的衔铁长度内,比例电磁铁的电磁吸力随衔铁长度的增大而增大;三角形节流孔的计量阀比圆形和矩形的计量阀流量控制性好。研究的结果可以为高压共轨高压泵进油计量阀设计提供依据。     

一种基于分布式网络多智能体的匝道协同控制方法

针对高速公路与城市快速路交汇区域(路网结合部)拥堵日益严重的现状,综合考虑异构交通网络的通行能力与转换需求,基于多智能体和局部感应控制思想,对路网结合部匝道控制模式进行分析,建立单点CPSO-RBF-PID 匝道控制模型、关联主线多匝道一致性协同方法和不同主线间匝道竞争性协同方法.在此基础上,将路网结合部进行网络拓扑,建立基于分布式网络多智能体的匝道协同控制方法.并选取相应路网结合部对所建模型进行验证,结果证明,该模型具有良好的控制效果,能够起到有效地稳定路网结合部交通流密度,缓解结合部区域交通拥堵的作用.