• International Journal of Highway Engineering
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• v.9 no.4
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• pp.75-82
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• 2007

This study was performed to investigate impacts of truck lane restrictions on multilane highways on traffic flow variables such as average speed, the frequency of lane changes, and change in traffic volume and also to verify whether or not different lane restriction scenarios were proper. Two types of hypothetical highway networks and OD demands were developed for traffic simulation models in order to conduct the experimental study. Three types of scenarios were also developed according to the number of restricted lanes for trucks. The PARAMICS microscopic traffic simulation software package was used as the primary analytical tool. Statistical analysis was conducted with simulation outputs. Results showed that truck lane restrictions may lead to positive impacts on traffic flow on multilane highways. In addition, this study demonstrated that the number of restricted lanes can be very an important factor to lead successful implementation of truck lane restrictions.

• International Journal of Highway Engineering
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.221-227
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• 2008

This study identifies the relationship between traffic data quality obtained from loop detectors and their location. Traffic data basically shows traffic flow conditions and thus, these information can be used as inputs for various transportation management strategies. Out study presents how to determine optimal downstream detector location on merging area in order to enhance the effects of ramp metering strategies. Microscopic simulation model, PARAMICS, is used as the main analytical tool. Assuming that detector location relies heavily on traffic flow characteristics in each roadway segment, we perform statistical analysis to identify homogeneous traffic conditions on merging area.

• Proceedings of the Korea Society for Simulation Conference
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• 2001.05a
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• pp.106-106
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• 2001

네트웍의 용량의 개념이 없는 미세한 교통혼잡 도구로서 Microscopic시뮬레이션 모형인 Paramics가 소개된다. 모형의 기본구조가 설명되고, 특히 응용사례로서 서울시 교통관리 시스템을 설치함에 있어서 대안의 평가에 따른 제반 결과의 척도를 이끌어 내는 절차가 소개되었고, 아울러 결과가 분석되어 제시되었다. 이는 미시적 교통 시뮬레이션을 위한 고성능의 소프트웨어로서 각 차량들은 상세한 속성들을 가지고, ITS와 운전자와의 인터페이스를 모델링 할 뿐만 아니라 정확한 교통류, 대중교통 시간, 혼잡정보를 시뮬레이션 할 수 있는 장점이 있는바 적용 분야로서 여기까지가 있으나 혼잡이 있는 도로 네트워크 및 일반도로 네트워크와 ITS 인프라의 존재상황에서 제반 모델링이 가능한바 이를 통한 도시고속도로 관리시스템의 효과를 분석하였다. 신호의 영향, 첨단신호제어, 램프 미터링, 루프 검지기, 다양한 속도 표지, VMS 정보전략 등의 기능을 소개하고 금번 서울시의 사례를 통한 모형의 장단점을 보고한다. 아울러 이 시뮬레이션 모형의 한계도 함께 지적되었다.

• The Journal of The Korea Institute of Intelligent Transport Systems
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• v.12 no.2
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• pp.1-11
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• 2013

This research proposed integrated expressway traffic management strategy using ramp metering and toll mainline metering. This research suggested a traffic signal optimization model for integrated operation of ramp and mainline metering based on Demand-Capacity Model that is used to optimize allowable input volume for ramp metering in FREQ model. The objective function of this model is sectional throughput volume maximization, and this model can calculate optimal signal timings for mainline metering and ramp metering. This study conducted an effectiveness analysis of integrated metering strategy using PARAMICS and its API. It targeted Seoul's Outer Ring Expressway between Gimpo and Siheung toll gate. As a simulation result, integrated operation of mainline and ramp metering provided more smooth traffic flow, and throughput volume of mainline increased to 14% in congested section. In addition, a queue of 400 meter was formed at metering point of toll gate. This research checked that integrated traffic management strategy facilitates more efficient traffic operation of mainline and ramp from diffused traffic congestion.

• International Journal of Highway Engineering
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.175-184
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• 2009

The study analyzes likely impacts of left truck lane restriction strategies on urban freeways based on a traffic simulation model. This study contains two main parts. The first part is performed to develop feasible alternatives as well as provide insights into conditions under left truck lane restrictions would be effective based on the analysis of two representative hypothetical highways. Different levels of O-D demands and truck percentage is at least restrictions would work when maximum rate of flow is more than 1,300vphpl or truck percentage is at least over loft of the total traffic. The second part of our study concerns a case study on a region with perhaps the highest truck volumes in the U.S. - a northbound section of Interstate 710 corridor in Los Angeles County, Southern California. The results show that restricting the two leftmost lanes under congested traffic with heavy ruck use, provides the most positive impacts in terms of improving the flow of traffic and saving fuel. In addition, our study demonstrates that in general, the number of lanes restricted is a crucial factor in the success of this strategy.

• International Journal of Highway Engineering
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• v.13 no.2
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• pp.195-202
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• 2011

This study develops a day-to-day dynamics modeling framework, incorporating a consistent drivers' travel time perception behavior and traffic information provision. Descriptive traffic information is updated and provided to the subscribers making a final decision on route choice. Nonsubscribers(not equipped any information devices) are assumed to obtain daily traffic information from their experience or friends or other public agencies. Drivers' route choice behavior is modeled based on boundedly-rational behavior rules. A microscopic traffic simulation model is adopted to evaluate the network system performance. Numerical experiments on a real world network have demonstrated the convergent property of the proposed model and the effectiveness of the consistent perception model.