The modelling of dynamic route guidance systems

Abstract

In attempting to simulate the operation of a dynamic route guidance system, the modelling task is concerned both with the operation of the control system and with the implications this has for modelling driver hehaviour (whether or not the driver is receiving information from the controller) and network conditions. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the modelling issues which need to be considered when addressing such a problem, and which have been identified by various authors in reports on experimentallsurvey work and in discussion papers.In discussing the great number of challenges to the modelling world which have arisen from the interest in such systems, we seek to stimulate further discussion and to provide a framework within which any route guidance model may be critically evaluated. We consider such a framework to be particularly timely in the light of the wealth of simulation models currently being proposedand widely varying conclusions being drawn -as a result of many major research initiatives currently underway throughout the developed world.It is our belief that the development of a model which adequately represents the performance of a dynamic route guidance system is of the utmost importance to the success of such an approach.It will not only provide a means for evaluating the potential benefits, but should also provide an essential insight into the most appropriate means for its implementation and improve our understanding of transportation networks.

Hybrid Vehicle-Centric Route Guidance 1

“…The centralized layer implemented in this thesis relies on DTA, application of which to route guidance was discussed by Kaysi [32] and others. Modeling of the proposed system was influenced by Watling and VanVuren [67] and Bottom [7].…”

“…Watling and VanVuren [67] provides an early yet extensive survey of the issues involved in modeling route guidance systems. Though the paper neither makes specific recommendations as to the design of route guidance systems nor provides quantitative technical details of the route guidance problem, it describes in detail desirable attributes of route guidance systems and highlights the importance of route guidance modeling to effective deployment.…”

Identification of new added value services on intelligent transportation systems

“…Since route choice was the basis of traffic assignment, the results began to have a tremendous effect on traffic volume in traffic network (Chen et al 2001). By the end of the 1980s, several in vehicle route guidance systems (IVRGS) were tested across the globe, particularly in Japan (Kobayashi 1979, Nakashita et al 1988, Shibano et al 1989, Europe (Jeffery et al 1987, Karlsson 1988, Watling and Van Viren 1993 and the United States (Rillings 1991).…”

Traffic control and intelligent vehicle highway systems: a survey

“…Based on current or expected travel times, and delays due to congestion, a route guidance system advises a driver about the "best" route he can take to reach his requested destination [69,91,108]. This route recommendation mainly depends on the vehicle's current location.…”