Impacts of Truck Platooning at Motorway On-ramps

Analysis of traffic performance and safety effects of different platooning strategies and platoon configurations using microscopic simulation

Master thesis (2017)

Authors

A.W.D. van Maarseveen Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Contributors

B. van Arem (mentor)
M. Wang (mentor)
R. Happee (mentor)
Onno Tool (mentor)
Faculty
Civil Engineering & Geosciences, Civil Engineering & Geosciences
Copyright: © 2017 Sander van Maarseveen
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Published Date

12-12-2017

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Abstract

In this research, insight is gained into the impacts of truck platooning on traffic performance and safety at motorway on-ramps in mixed traffic using microscopic simulation. Thereby different platooning strategies and platoon configurations are considered, that for instance differ in desired platoon inter-vehicle gaps and platoon sizes. The effects are considered for a broad range of traffic intensities and penetration rates of equipped trucks. Merging problems are observed, but these can be solved if the platoon members yield to create a gap for merging vehicles.

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