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Vehicular Traffic Flow Analysis and Minimize the Vehicle Queue Waiting Time Using Signal Distribution Control

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This study presents an algorithm to estimate vehicle waiting times in urban traffic systems. The proposed traffic signal control method improves traffic flow efficiency and reduces delays.

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Area of Science:

  • Intelligent Transportation Systems
  • Traffic Engineering
  • Control Theory

Background:

  • Real-time vehicular traffic systems are crucial for urban mobility, presenting complex distributed control challenges.
  • Effective traffic signal control is essential for managing multifaceted traffic networks and ensuring efficient service flow.
  • Coordinating vehicular traffic, especially in multi-lane scenarios, requires careful consideration of control parameters like time and vehicle volume.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate an algorithm for estimating vehicle waiting times in different directions within a traffic network.
  • To propose an optimized vehicle traffic signal distribution control system.
  • To enhance the efficiency and coordination of urban vehicular traffic flow.

Main Methods:

  • Examination of vehicular traffic flow dynamics.
  • Development of an algorithm to estimate vehicle waiting times based on traffic parameters.
  • Implementation and numerical illustration of a traffic signal distribution control system.
  • Experimental validation by comparing the proposed system with a real-time vehicular traffic system.

Main Results:

  • The proposed algorithm accurately estimates vehicle waiting times.
  • The developed traffic signal control system demonstrates effectiveness in managing traffic flow.
  • Experimental results verified the superiority of the proposed system over existing real-time traffic systems.
  • Numerical illustrations confirmed the system's performance and applicability.

Conclusions:

  • The developed algorithm and control system offer a viable solution for optimizing urban vehicular traffic.
  • Effective traffic signal distribution can significantly reduce vehicle waiting times and improve overall traffic efficiency.
  • The findings contribute to the advancement of intelligent transportation systems for smarter cities.