Heterogeneous Mixed Traffic Control and Coordination

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Hauptverfasser: Islam, Iftekharul, Li, Weizi, Wang, Xuan, Li, Shuai, Heaslip, Kevin
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Veröffentlicht: 2024
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author Islam, Iftekharul
Li, Weizi
Wang, Xuan
Li, Shuai
Heaslip, Kevin
author_facet Islam, Iftekharul
Li, Weizi
Wang, Xuan
Li, Shuai
Heaslip, Kevin
contents Urban intersections with diverse vehicle types, from small cars to large semi-trailers, pose significant challenges for traffic control. This study explores how robot vehicles (RVs) can enhance heterogeneous traffic flow, particularly at unsignalized intersections where traditional methods fail during power outages. Using reinforcement learning (RL) and real-world data, we simulate mixed traffic at complex intersections with RV penetration rates ranging from 10% to 90%. Results show that average waiting times drop by up to 86% and 91% compared to signalized and unsignalized intersections, respectively. We observe a "rarity advantage," where less frequent vehicles benefit the most (up to 87%). Although CO2 emissions and fuel consumption increase with RV penetration, they remain well below those of traditional signalized traffic. Decreased space headways also indicate more efficient road usage. These findings highlight RVs' potential to improve traffic efficiency and reduce environmental impact in complex, heterogeneous settings.
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spellingShingle Heterogeneous Mixed Traffic Control and Coordination
Islam, Iftekharul
Li, Weizi
Wang, Xuan
Li, Shuai
Heaslip, Kevin
Multiagent Systems
Urban intersections with diverse vehicle types, from small cars to large semi-trailers, pose significant challenges for traffic control. This study explores how robot vehicles (RVs) can enhance heterogeneous traffic flow, particularly at unsignalized intersections where traditional methods fail during power outages. Using reinforcement learning (RL) and real-world data, we simulate mixed traffic at complex intersections with RV penetration rates ranging from 10% to 90%. Results show that average waiting times drop by up to 86% and 91% compared to signalized and unsignalized intersections, respectively. We observe a "rarity advantage," where less frequent vehicles benefit the most (up to 87%). Although CO2 emissions and fuel consumption increase with RV penetration, they remain well below those of traditional signalized traffic. Decreased space headways also indicate more efficient road usage. These findings highlight RVs' potential to improve traffic efficiency and reduce environmental impact in complex, heterogeneous settings.
title Heterogeneous Mixed Traffic Control and Coordination
topic Multiagent Systems
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2409.12330