Integration of a Real-time Traffic State Estimation and a Decentralized Game-Theoretic Traffic Signal Controller

This project proposes to enhance a decentralized traffic signal controller based on a Nash Bargaining game-theoretic framework, integrating a Kalman filtering (KF) algorithm for real-time traffic state estimation. By combining KF with the traffic signal controller, the project aims to optimize signal phasing sequences at intersections based on turning movements and traffic density, thereby reducing queue lengths, delays, and emissions. The approach involves traffic data collection through loop detectors and probe vehicle data, and it will address saturation flow rates for shared lanes. This integration intends to achieve efficient system performance across varying probe vehicle market penetration levels, ultimately providing a robust solution for improved traffic flow and reduced environmental impact at intersections.

• Record URL:
  • https://www.morgan.edu/national-transportation-center/the-smarter-center-(2023-2029)/research/integration-of-a-real-time-traffic-state-estimation-and-a-decentralized-game-theoretic-traffic-signal-controller

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Contract Numbers:

  69A3552348303

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Sustainable Mobility and Accessibility Regional Transportation Equity Research Center

  Morgan State University
  Baltimore, MD  United States 

  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

  University Transportation Centers Program
  Department of Transportation
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Managing Organizations:

  Sustainable Mobility and Accessibility Regional Transportation Equity Research Center

  Morgan State University
  Baltimore, MD  United States 
• Performing Organizations:

  Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg

  Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
  3500 Transportation Research Plaza
  Blacksburg, VA  United States  24061
• Principal Investigators:

  Rakha, Hesham

  Shafik, Amr

• Start Date: 20240901
• Expected Completion Date: 20250901
• Actual Completion Date: 0
• USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Game theory; Kalman filtering; Optimization; Probe vehicles; Traffic data; Traffic flow; Traffic signal controllers; Traffic signal phases
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01935538
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Sustainable Mobility and Accessibility Regional Transportation Equity Research Center
• Contract Numbers: 69A3552348303
• Files: UTC, RIP
• Created Date: Oct 30 2024 2:41PM