TY - JOUR
T1 - Genetics of traffic assignment models for strategic transport planning
AU - Bliemer, Michiel C J
AU - Raadsen, MPH
AU - Brederode, Luuk J N
AU - Bell, MGH
AU - Wismans, Luc J J
AU - Smith, Mike J.
PY - 2016/7/16
Y1 - 2016/7/16
N2 - This paper presents a review and classification of traffic assignment models for strategic transport planning purposes by using concepts analogous to genetics in biology. Traffic assignment models share the same theoretical framework (DNA), but differ in capability (genes). We argue that all traffic assignment models can be described by three genes. The first gene determines the spatial capability (unrestricted, capacity restrained, capacity constrained, and capacity and storage constrained) described by four spatial assumptions (shape of the fundamental diagram, capacity constraints, storage constraints, and turn flow restrictions). The second gene determines the temporal capability (static, semi-dynamic, and dynamic) described by three temporal assumptions (wave speeds, vehicle propagation speeds, and residual traffic transfer). The third gene determines the behavioural capability (all-or-nothing, one shot, and equilibrium) described by two behavioural assumptions (decision-making and travel time consideration). This classification provides a deeper understanding of the often implicit assumptions made in traffic assignment models described in the literature. It further allows for comparing different models in terms of functionality, and paves the way for developing novel traffic assignment models.
AB - This paper presents a review and classification of traffic assignment models for strategic transport planning purposes by using concepts analogous to genetics in biology. Traffic assignment models share the same theoretical framework (DNA), but differ in capability (genes). We argue that all traffic assignment models can be described by three genes. The first gene determines the spatial capability (unrestricted, capacity restrained, capacity constrained, and capacity and storage constrained) described by four spatial assumptions (shape of the fundamental diagram, capacity constraints, storage constraints, and turn flow restrictions). The second gene determines the temporal capability (static, semi-dynamic, and dynamic) described by three temporal assumptions (wave speeds, vehicle propagation speeds, and residual traffic transfer). The third gene determines the behavioural capability (all-or-nothing, one shot, and equilibrium) described by two behavioural assumptions (decision-making and travel time consideration). This classification provides a deeper understanding of the often implicit assumptions made in traffic assignment models described in the literature. It further allows for comparing different models in terms of functionality, and paves the way for developing novel traffic assignment models.
KW - behavioural assumptions
KW - fundamental diagram
KW - model capabilities
KW - spatial assumptions
KW - strategic transport planning
KW - temporal assumptions
KW - Traffic assignment
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U2 - 10.1080/01441647.2016.1207211
DO - 10.1080/01441647.2016.1207211
M3 - Article
SN - 0144-1647
VL - 37
SP - 56
EP - 78
JO - Transport Reviews: a transnational, transdisciplinary journal
JF - Transport Reviews: a transnational, transdisciplinary journal
IS - 1
ER -