Street-crossing simulation in real environments: a case study

  • Authors:

  • Viriato M. Marques;Hugo R. Felgar;Nelson O. Alves;Cristina C. Costa

  • Affiliations:

  • Computer Science Department, ISEC, Engineering Institute of Coimbra Polytechnic Institute, Coimbra, Portugal;Computer Science Department, ISEC, Engineering Institute of Coimbra Polytechnic Institute, Coimbra, Portugal;Computer Science Department, ISEC, Engineering Institute of Coimbra Polytechnic Institute, Coimbra, Portugal;Computer Science Department, ISEC, Engineering Institute of Coimbra Polytechnic Institute, Coimbra, Portugal

  • Venue:
  • SMO'06 Proceedings of the 6th WSEAS International Conference on Simulation, Modelling and Optimization
  • Year:
  • 2006

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Abstract

The paper describes a discrete-event simulation model designed to study and optimize a very busy and problematic crossing located at Coimbra, a Portuguese town. The model takes into account a lot of details, namely arriving and crossing times, possible delays and traffic light control. Some common-sense simplifications were made. BestFit and Extend software were used. The model proved to fit reality constraints in every aspect. Some what-if situations have then been tested. However, the conclusion is, perhaps, surprising.