GIS-Based Multiobjective Optimization Tool for Development of Migration Plan for Next-Generation Controllers

Montasir Abbas, Milos Mladenovic, Surender Ganta

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Abstract

Decisions about upgrade of traffic signal equipment are often made relying on the experience of the senior traffic engineers. Analysis often bases on conventional techniques such as before-after analysis, pilot studies, etc. Factors considered are the deployment time of the system, new technology available, and the performance of the system in the area under purview. Previous research has not defined guidelines or methods for developing a plan for the system replacement decision on a large scale. In addition, previous projects have not considered space and time for deployment of new signal control equipment. This paper presents methodology and a tool for large-scale signal-controllers migration plan. Methodology bases on the functional requirements of the next generation signal-control system. A tool is developed in Geographic Information System (GIS) environment. Upgrade plan is defined on a zone level and bases on optimizing budget constraints, control benefits and spatial distribution of equipment replacement. The entire evaluation methodology for the migration plan was demonstrated on signal control system of Northern Region of Virginia Department of Transportation.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTransportation Research Board 91st Annual Meeting
PublisherTransportation Research Board (TRB)
Number of pages17
Publication statusPublished - 2012
MoE publication typeA4 Conference publication
EventTransportation Research Board Annual Meeting - Washington, United States
Duration: 22 Jan 201226 Jan 2012
Conference number: 91

Conference

ConferenceTransportation Research Board Annual Meeting
Abbreviated titleTRB
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington
Period22/01/201226/01/2012

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