Traffic network management: "Comparing algorithms for network-wide traffic management using Eclipse SUMO: A pragmatic approach versus Model Predictive Control"

The need for smart traffic control has grown over the last years. Initiated by an increased amount of traffic. Network-wide traffic control is becoming a more interesting field for traffic control. Mainly because computer power has increased and optimisation techniques improved. Network-wide traffic aims to improve the overall traffic state by...

Traffic Routing under Dynamic Network Topologies

Inefficient road usage in a traffic network context – i.e. over-saturation on one route, where other roads are still available – is an important problem. It appears often and in different types of situations. We concentrate on congestion caused by predicted temporary road blockades, such as open bridges. This research aims to reduce such...

Efficient Algorithms for Network-Wide Road Traffic Control

Controlling road traffic networks is a complex problem. One of the difficulties is the coordination of actuators, such as traffic lights, variables speed limits, ramp metering and route guidance, with the aim to improve the network performance over a near-future time horizon. This dissertation develops algorithms that specifically balance fast...