Swarm-based Traffic Simulation with Evolutionary Traffic Light Adaptation

J. Penner, R. Hoar, and C. Jacob (Canada)

Keywords

simulation tools, evolutionary methods, multi-paradigm simulation

Abstract

Traffic congestion has become a major concern for many cities throughout the world. Simulations provide useful tools for engineers to plan traffic systems. In this paper we discuss SuRJE, a swarm-based traffic simulation system. All interactions among individual drivers are implemented through the dropping and sniffing of pheromones on a 2-dimensional map. Furthermore, SuRJE is an inter active tool for testing and optimizing traffic light sequences through an evolutionary strategy.

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