A case study of the effectiveness of a traffic-responsive computerized traffic control system.

Author(s)
Parsonson, P.S. & Thomas, J.M.
Year
Abstract

This paper deals with the control of traffic flow through improved traffic signal timing, specifically through real time, traffic-responsive, traffic signal systems utilizing digital computers and centralized monitoring stations. The impact on speed, stop probability, motorist time costs, fuel consumption and air pollution has been determined and is summarized.

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Library number
B 12941 (In: B 12860) /73/ IRRD 234628
Source

In: Control in transportation systems : proceedings of the IFAC/IFIP/ IFORS 3rd International Symposium, Columbus, August 9-13, 1976, p. 329-338, 1 tab., 10 ref.

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