Distributed Perimeter Flow Control of Transport Networks

Mat Jusoh, R. and Ampountolas, K. (2017) Distributed Perimeter Flow Control of Transport Networks. 49th Annual UTSG Conference, Dublin, Ireland, 4-6 Jan 2017.

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Abstract

In this paper, we develop a distributed control scheme for the perimeter traffic flow control problem in urban road networks. The proposed scheme determines optimally distributed input flows for a number of gates located at the periphery of a protected network area. A parsimo- nious model is employed to describe the traffic dynamics of the protected network. To describe traffic dynamics outside of the protected area, we augment the basic state-space model with additional state variables for the queues at store-and-forward origin links at the periphery. We aim to equalise the relative queues at origin links and maintain the vehicle accumulation in the protected network around a desired point, while the system’s throughput is maximised. The perimeter traffic flow control problem is formulated as a convex optimal control problem with constrained control and state variables. Simulation results are carried for a protected area of downtown San Francisco with fifteen gates of different geometric characteristics. Results demonstrate the efficiency and equity properties of the proposed approach to better manage excessive queues outside of the protected area and optimally distribute the input flows.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item
Keywords:Perimeter flow control, multi-gated control, macroscopic/network fundamental diagram
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:BINTI MAT JUSOH, RUZANNA and Ampountolas, Dr Konstantinos
Authors: Mat Jusoh, R., and Ampountolas, K.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering
College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Infrastructure and Environment
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