Abstract
The paper describes a microscopic model for the study of multi-lane highway traffic flow dynamics. The driver's desire to attain a certain velocity, aerodynamic drag and change of the force due to car-car interaction combined provided the car with a force. The model developed includes a multi-lane simulation capability as well as the ability to add and remove obstructions. The model was implemented via a Java applet to simulate traffic jam formation, the effect of bottlenecks on traffic flow, and the existence of light, medium, and heavy traffic flow. The behavior of the properties of individual cars can also be determined from the simulations. This study sheds new light on how the micro-to-macro transition works in general.