Fully-Distributed Control of Signal Networks

by George List, Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst, Troy, United States,
Siew Leong, Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst, Troy, United States,
Saaju Paulose, Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst, Troy, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Applications of Advanced Technologies in Transportation Engineering

Abstract:

A fully-distributed real-time control strategy is described for signalized networks. The signals make compatible, simultaneous decisions about cycle length, offset and splits, without the support of a supervisory master controller. The feasibility of this concept is explored for simple arterials and open grid networks, using NETSIM and a GPSS/H-based simulation model.

Subject Headings: Traffic signals | Control systems | Computer models | Traffic models | Simulation models | Adaptive systems | Traffic management

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