What is it about?
The increasing complexity of modelled systems opens up questions of combining several modelling approaches in order to achieve higher efficiency and the required clarity of the simulations performed. For this reason, in addition to standard application-oriented modelling tools, we can see the growing popularity of the so-called hybrid or multimethod modelling approaches. A typical representative of such a modelling environment is the AnyLogic general-purpose modelling tool. This article describes the authors' experience with this tool in solving a selected problem in the field of modelling transport processes in urban areas. Using the example of the uncontrolled selected intersection, the procedure of creating a model with a more detailed analysis of its selected parts is discussed.
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Why is it important?
The model based on real conditions is elaborated and compared with the model containing the fictitious traffic light control. Comparison is based on measuring the time that vehicles moving in the critical direction spend in the model. Both discussed models are stored in the cloud and may be run and studied free.
Perspectives
The framework models developed can be used for a more detailed future analysis of the traffic situation (using relevant data from actual traffic surveys) and proposals for future transport solutions (e.g. including simulation of potentially constructed roundabouts, adding additional pedestrian crossings at the bus stop, addressing vehicles with priority rights of travel, etc.).
Professor Ales Janota
University of Zilina
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This page is a summary of: Road traffic modelling based on the hybrid modelling tool AnyLogic, Journal of Civil Engineering and Transport, October 2020, Instytut Badan Gospodarczych / Institute of Economic Research,
DOI: 10.24136/tren.2020.006.
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