A novel cellular automata model incorporated with fuzzy control to simulate erratic driving behavior at signalized intersections

C. Chai*, Y. D. Wong

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper develops an innovative Cellular Automata (CA) model incorporated with Fuzzy Set (FS) to simulate driver behavior at signalized intersections. Three vehicle types, namely cars, heavy vehicles and motorcycles, are simulated with different movement strategies in both forward and lateral directions. Behavioral data are collected through field observations through two methods: 1) automatic vehicle tracking based on video processing; and 2) driver behavior study based on various movement scenarios. Incorporated with Fuzzy Logic (FL), a new set of movement rules, including car-following, lane-changing, reaction in dilemma zone as well as gap acceptance of turning vehicles, have been developed in a fuzzy response environment and calibrated based on observed driver behavior and survey results. The proposed model is calibrated and validated based on field observations. Simulation experiments demonstrated that the proposed CA model with FL is successful in describing and simulating erratic driver behavior at the signalized intersections.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOPT-i 2014 - 1st International Conference on Engineering and Applied Sciences Optimization, Proceedings
EditorsN. D. Lagaros, Matthew G. Karlaftis, M. Papadrakakis
PublisherNational Technical University of Athens
Pages75-83
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9789609999465
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event1st International Conference on Engineering and Applied Sciences Optimization, OPT-i 2014 - Kos Island, Greece
Duration: Jun 4 2014Jun 6 2014

Publication series

NameOPT-i 2014 - 1st International Conference on Engineering and Applied Sciences Optimization, Proceedings

Conference

Conference1st International Conference on Engineering and Applied Sciences Optimization, OPT-i 2014
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityKos Island
Period6/4/146/6/14

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Software
  • General Engineering

Keywords

  • Cellular automata
  • Fuzzy logic
  • Microscopic simulation
  • Signalized intersection

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