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  • Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Transportation Science

Background:

  • Highway safety is significantly impacted by variable road conditions, environmental factors, and traffic density.
  • Current speed limit systems often lack adaptability to real-time hazardous conditions.
  • Expert consensus is crucial for identifying and weighting factors affecting highway safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a fuzzy logic model for dynamic speed limit determination on highways.
  • To integrate adverse road conditions, environmental factors, and traffic levels into speed limit recommendations.
  • To provide a decision-support tool for road management authorities.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Delphi method with traffic engineering experts to define and weight safety-reducing factors.
  • Developed a fuzzy logic system structured as a soft decision tree.
  • Incorporated indicators and indexes derived from expert surveys.

Main Results:

  • A fuzzy logic model was successfully created to suggest appropriate speed limits under varying conditions.
  • The model effectively integrates multiple factors influencing highway safety.
  • The system provides a structured approach for decision-making in speed limit management.

Conclusions:

  • The fuzzy logic model offers a robust method for adaptive speed limit setting.
  • This system can enhance highway safety by providing dynamic speed recommendations.
  • The model supports road managers in communicating optimal speeds to drivers through various systems.