Advanced Simulation Tools for Freeway Corridor Management

Yonnel Gardes, Eric Tang, Jingtao Ma and Adolf D. May

Institute of Transportation Studies, Research Reports, Working Papers, Proceedings from Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Berkeley

Abstract: As part of the California PATH program, the Paramics microscopic traffic simulation model was applied to the I-580 freeway-arterial corridor. The main purposes of the project were two-fold: - Develop the expertise and transfer the knowledge required in calibrating a large-scale freeway corridor with Paramics; - Prepare a calibrated model for the I-580 corridor that could be used to address operational questions, evaluate potential improvement alternatives and provide input to the decision-making process. In agreement with Caltrans District 4 and Headquarters, the study focused on the eastbound direction of I-580 (a 25 mile section) during the afternoon peak period of a typical weekday. The freeway network to be simulated included, in addition to the eastbound direction of 580, the westbound direction as well as a segment of I-680 and the portion of SR 84 connecting 580 and 680. The grid network also included a large number of surface streets and a total of more than 100 signalized intersections.

Keywords: Engineering (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2003-12-01
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