Modeling of Queue Dissipation for Signal Control
Publication: Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 112, Issue 6
Abstract
Simulation analysis of alternative signal control strategies requires a realistic queue dissipation model. Past efforts in modeling queue dissipation focus on queue discharge headways and neglect other aspects of queue dissipation. This results in models that produce misleading information for certain applications. To address this problem, this paper presents a simulation model that can realistically reproduce queue dissipation characteristics. The building block of this simulation model is a derived car‐following model. Field data are used to illustrate the calibration and the application of the simulation model.
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Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 112 • Issue 6 • November 1986
Pages: 593 - 608
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Copyright © 1986 ASCE.
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Published online: Nov 1, 1986
Published in print: Nov 1986
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