AN EVALUATION OF TRAFFIC SIMULATION MODELS FOR SUPPORTING ITS DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

In this report, the authors evaluate existing traffic simulation models in order to identify those models that can be potentially applied in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) equipped networks. The models are categorized according to type (macroscopic microscopic, or mesoscopic), as well as functionality (highway signal, integrated). The evaluation is conducted through two steps: initial screening and in-depth evaluation. From the research, it is concluded that the CORSIM and INTEGRATION models appear to have the highest probability of success in real-world applications. The authors also find that by adding more calibration and validation in the U.S., the AIMSUN 2 and the PARAMICS models will be brought to the forefront in the near term for use with ITS applications.