Modelling traffic in the Randstad using a dynamic zone model based on the Network Fundamental Diagram

Master thesis (2019)

Authors

M. Sloot Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Contributors

J.W.C. van Lint (graduation committee member)
V.L. Knoop (mentor)
K. Yuan (mentor)
A. Verbraeck Policy Analysis - TPM (graduation committee member)
Faculty
Civil Engineering & Geosciences, Civil Engineering & Geosciences
Copyright: © 2019 Mark Sloot
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Published Date

01-04-2019

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Abstract

The aim of this master thesis is to develop a dynamic zone-based traffic model for large areas, using the concept of the Network Fundamental Diagram (NFD), which relates the average internal flow (production) and speed in a zone to the number of vehicles in the same zone (accumulation). The model that has been developed is then applied to the Randstad area, and it is analyzed whether the model is able to reproduce the observed congestion patterns and travel times between the zones.