Optimization of mainline traffic via an adaptive co-ordinated ramp-metering control model with dynamic OD estimation |
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Institution: | 1. Bogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics, Metrologichna str. 14B, Kiev, 01413, Ukraine;2. Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Technical University of Denmark, Kongens Lyngby, DK-2800, Denmark;3. Department of Physics, Technical University of Denmark, Kongens Lyngby, DK-2800, Denmark |
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Abstract: | Frequently implemented at freeway accesses to streamline traffic, ramp-metering control strategy is often implemented during rush hours in heavily congested areas. This paper presents a novel ramp-metering control model capable of optimizing mainline traffic by providing metering rates for accesses within the control segments. Based on Payne's continuum traffic stream model, a linear dynamic model with a quadratic objective function is constructed for integrated-responsive ramp-metering control. Incorporating on-line origin–destination (OD) estimation of co-ordinated interchanges into the proposed model increases efficiency of the control. In addition, an iterative algorithm is proposed to obtain the optimal solution. Simulation results demonstrate the robustness of the proposed model and its ability to streamline freeway traffic while avoiding traffic congestion. |
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