Empirical analysis of freeway traffic oscillation : its safety impact and evolution


Autoria(s): Zheng, Zuduo
Data(s)

2011

Resumo

Traffic oscillations are typical features of congested traffic flow that are characterized by recurring decelerations followed by accelerations. However, people have limited knowledge on this complex topic. In this research, 1) the impact of traffic oscillations on freeway crash occurrences has been measured using the matched case-control design. The results consistently reveal that oscillations have a more significant impact on freeway safety than the average traffic states. 2) Wavelet Transform has been adopted to locate oscillations' origins and measure their characteristics along their propagation paths using vehicle trajectory data. 3) Lane changing maneuver's impact on the immediate follower is measured and modeled. The knowledge and the new models generated from this study could provide better understanding on fundamentals of congested traffic; enable improvements to existing traffic control strategies and freeway crash countermeasures; and instigate people to develop new operational strategies with the objective of reducing the negative effects of oscillatory driving.

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/41925/

Publicador

VDM Publishing House LTD

Relação

http://www.vdm-publishing-house.com/

Zheng, Zuduo (2011) Empirical analysis of freeway traffic oscillation : its safety impact and evolution. VDM Publishing House LTD, Germany.

Direitos

Copyright 2011 Zuduo Zheng

Fonte

Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering; School of Urban Development

Palavras-Chave #120506 Transport Planning #Traffic oscillations #traffic congestion #freeway crash #matched case-control design #Wavelet Transform
Tipo

Book