Studies of potential intelligent transportation systems benefits using traffic simulation modeling

Transferred from EDL on 5/14/2008PDFTech ReportMTR 96W0000054DTFH6 1-95-C-00040Traffic simulationIntelligent transportation systemsDriver information systemsRoute guidanceTraffic controlHighway traffic controlAdvanced traveler information systemsAdvanced traffic management systemsUnited States. Joint Program Office for Intelligent Transportation SystemsGlassco, Richard A.Proper, Allen T.Salwin, Arthur E.Wunderlich, Karl E.Mitretek Systems. Center for Telecommunications and Advanced TechnologyUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationNTL-INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS-INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMSNTL-INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS-Traveler InformationNTL-INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS-Freeway ManagementNTL-OPERATIONS AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS-Traffic FlowNTL-OPERATIONS AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS-OPERATIONS AND TRAFFIC CONTROLSIntelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program OfficeThis report documents five studies performed by Mitretek Systems, Inc. to analyze potentialbenefits of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) deployment, in support of the ITSArchitecture Development Program. The studies explore the operation and benefits of four ITSuser services: En-Route Driver Information, Route Guidance, Pre-Trip Travel Information,and Traffic Control. The studies use traffic simulation models to quantify the benefits of ITSdeployment in typical urban and inter-urban scenarios and to study key sensitivities. Theresults illustrate potential benefits and address critical issues affecting the realization of ITSbenefits