Abstract
This paper presents an experimental approach involving real commuters, whereby a traffic simulation model is used to predict congestion patterns under given departure distributions resulting from the actual decisions of the individual participants. These decisions are updated daily, in response to information on prior system performance predicted by the simulation model. The results of this experiment are described in this paper, with emphasis on the system's evolution and dynamic properties, particularly convergence. In addition, concentration and congestion patterns as well as the associated travel time variability are addressed. Initial insights into the processes underlying user behavior in this system are also presented.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 258-271 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Transportation Science |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1986 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Transportation