Modification of Traffic Wave Theory and the Development of a New Stop-Wave Model

Abstract:

This paper studies the traffic wave phenomenon on the basis of traffic flow theory and finds that the classical theory disagreeing with the real traffic state. The existing theory is modified and a new traffic wave model is proposed based on the improved theory. The aim of the model is to better describe the stop-wave phenomenon in signalized intersections at a microscopic level. Then the model is calibrated and validated by data obtained from an intersection during morning-peak period. Results show this new model can represent the characteristics of traffic wave with a high accuracy and can demonstrate the improved traffic wave theory.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 253-255)
• Pages: 1615-1618
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.253-255.1615
• Online since: December 2012
• Authors: Yu Han Jia, Jian Ping Wu, Yi Man Du
• Keywords: Stop-Wave Model, Traffic Wave Theory, Wave Interface, Wave Section

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