TUD-SUMO

A research-oriented SUMO wrapper for traffic simulation in python

Journal Article (2026)
Author(s)

C. Evans (TU Delft - Civil Engineering & Geosciences)

M. Rinaldi (TU Delft - Civil Engineering & Geosciences)

H. Taale (Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat)

S. P. Hoogendoorn (TU Delft - Civil Engineering & Geosciences)

Research Group
Traffic Systems Engineering
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.softx.2026.102745 Final published version
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Publication Year
2026
Language
English
Research Group
Traffic Systems Engineering
Journal title
SoftwareX
Volume number
34
Article number
102745
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Abstract

TUD-SUMO is a Python wrapper for SUMO, a traffic simulation software, designed to support the development of traffic control systems, particularly adaptive systems where data is frequently transferred between a controller and the traffic environment. It provides automated data collection and a set of modular, extensible tools allowing for a wide range of scenarios and control strategies to be simulated and compared. These capabilities are accessed through a simplified interface that enables rapid prototyping of control strategies with complex interactions using minimal code, promoting ease of use and portability. TUD-SUMO has already been employed in multiple projects at Delft University of Technology, including two Horizon Europe projects and 2 transportation engineering courses.