Traffic assignment in transforming networks case study : Ankara

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This study investigates the relevance of dynamic traffic assignment models under uncertainty. In the last years researchers have dealt with advanced traffic control systems since road provision is not regarded as a proper solution to relieve congestion. Dynamic assignment which is an essential component of investment planning is regarded as a new research area in the field of urban transportation. In this study the performance of dynamic traffic assignment method, which incorporates time dependent flow, is compared with that of static model. Research outcomes showed that dynamic assignment method provides more reliable outcomes in predicting traffic flow; therefore its solution algorithm is integrated to conventional four staged model. Literature survey showed that researches have hot provided an appropriate framework for transforming networks. This study investigates travel demand variations in a dynamic city and discuses possible strategies to respond dynamic and uncertain properties of individuals̕ travel behavior. Research findings showed that both external and internal uncertainties have significant influences on reliability of the model. Recommended procedure aims reducing uncertainty in order to improve reliability of model. Finally, the relevancy of the problem and the applicability of recently developed methods are discussed in Ankara case.
Urban transportation.
http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/2/12607102/index.pdf
https://hdl.handle.net/11511/15853
Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Thesis

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F. Zorlu, “Traffic assignment in transforming networks case study : Ankara ,” Ph.D. - Doctoral Program, Middle East Technical University, 2006.
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