In this paper, the two-lane traffic are studied by using the lane-changing rules in the car-following models. The simulation show that the frequent lane changing occurs when the lateral distance in car following activ...In this paper, the two-lane traffic are studied by using the lane-changing rules in the car-following models. The simulation show that the frequent lane changing occurs when the lateral distance in car following activities is considered and it gives rise to oscillating waves. In contrast, if the lateral distance is not considered （or considered occasionally）, the lane changing appears infrequently and soliton waves occurs. This implies that the stabilization mechanism no longer functions when the lane changing is permitted. Since the oscillating and soliton waves correspond to the unstable and metastable flow regimes, respectively, our study verifies that a phase transition may occur as a result of the lane changing.展开更多
Car following theory is an important research direction in the field of intelligent transportation systems （ITS）, it describes the one-by-one following process of vehicles on the same lane in traffic flow, and one o...Car following theory is an important research direction in the field of intelligent transportation systems （ITS）, it describes the one-by-one following process of vehicles on the same lane in traffic flow, and one of its important issues is congestion control To explore the strategy for controlling traffic congestion, this paper introduces and analyzes some classic car following models, and gives a systematic review of their developments. Moreover, in order to introduce the approach to analyze the stability, taking the full velocity difference （FVD） model for example, the local and asymptotic stability analysis is discussed, while the corresponding nonlinear analysis is also conducted. Then, some perspectives of the car following model are given in the final.展开更多
The optimal current difference lattice hydrodynamic model is extended to investigate the traffic flow dynamics on a unidirectional single lane gradient highway. The effect of slope on uphill/downhill highway is examin...The optimal current difference lattice hydrodynamic model is extended to investigate the traffic flow dynamics on a unidirectional single lane gradient highway. The effect of slope on uphill/downhill highway is examined through linear stability analysis and shown that the slope significantly affects the stability region on the phase diagram.Using nonlinear stability analysis, the Burgers, Korteweg-deVries(KdV) and modified Korteweg-deVries(mKdV) equations are derived in stable, metastable and unstable region, respectively. The effect of reaction coefficient is examined and concluded that it plays an important role in suppressing the traffic jams on a gradient highway. The theoretical findings have been verified through numerical simulation which confirm that the slope on a gradient highway significantly influence the traffic dynamics and traffic jam can be suppressed efficiently by considering the optimal current difference effect in the new lattice model.展开更多
基金The project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （70521001, 10404025, 10532060）the National Basic Research Program of China （2006CB705503） the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region （HKU7031/02E, HKU7187/05E）.
文摘In this paper, the two-lane traffic are studied by using the lane-changing rules in the car-following models. The simulation show that the frequent lane changing occurs when the lateral distance in car following activities is considered and it gives rise to oscillating waves. In contrast, if the lateral distance is not considered （or considered occasionally）, the lane changing appears infrequently and soliton waves occurs. This implies that the stabilization mechanism no longer functions when the lane changing is permitted. Since the oscillating and soliton waves correspond to the unstable and metastable flow regimes, respectively, our study verifies that a phase transition may occur as a result of the lane changing.
基金supported by the Chongqing Natural Science Foundation (No. CSTC2012JJB40002)the Chongqing Academy of Science Foundation(No. CSTC2011JJYS30001)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No. CDJXS10170002)the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China (No. 20090191110022)
文摘Car following theory is an important research direction in the field of intelligent transportation systems （ITS）, it describes the one-by-one following process of vehicles on the same lane in traffic flow, and one of its important issues is congestion control To explore the strategy for controlling traffic congestion, this paper introduces and analyzes some classic car following models, and gives a systematic review of their developments. Moreover, in order to introduce the approach to analyze the stability, taking the full velocity difference （FVD） model for example, the local and asymptotic stability analysis is discussed, while the corresponding nonlinear analysis is also conducted. Then, some perspectives of the car following model are given in the final.
基金Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India for providing financial assistancesupported by Chinese Universities Scientific Fund under Grant No.WK0010000032
文摘The optimal current difference lattice hydrodynamic model is extended to investigate the traffic flow dynamics on a unidirectional single lane gradient highway. The effect of slope on uphill/downhill highway is examined through linear stability analysis and shown that the slope significantly affects the stability region on the phase diagram.Using nonlinear stability analysis, the Burgers, Korteweg-deVries(KdV) and modified Korteweg-deVries(mKdV) equations are derived in stable, metastable and unstable region, respectively. The effect of reaction coefficient is examined and concluded that it plays an important role in suppressing the traffic jams on a gradient highway. The theoretical findings have been verified through numerical simulation which confirm that the slope on a gradient highway significantly influence the traffic dynamics and traffic jam can be suppressed efficiently by considering the optimal current difference effect in the new lattice model.
