Toward Intelligent Traffic Signal Design System
Publication: Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 117, Issue 5
Abstract
A framework for an intelligent traffic signal design system, incorporating both expert system technology as well as conventional programming techniques, is presented. This system will help less trained engineers and traffic personnel achieve optimal traffic signal designs by closely mimicking the design process of experts in the field. As the first stage of development, an expert system is evolved to suggest phase plans for intersections to be signalized. The representation of the knowledge and the strategy used to arrive at phasing patterns are discussed.
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Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 117 • Issue 5 • September 1991
Pages: 524 - 539
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Copyright © 1991 ASCE.
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Published online: Sep 1, 1991
Published in print: Sep 1991
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