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A Comparison Of Traffic Models: Part 1, Framework

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  • Lo, Hong K.
  • Lin, Wei-hua
  • Liao, Lawrence C.
  • Chang, Elbert
  • Tsao, Jacob

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This report defines a framework for comparing dynamic traffic models. It emphasizes four dimensions: functionality, traffic dynamics, route choice dy namics, and overall network performance. The first dimension compares the models through a check-list of model functions. Regarding the last three comparison dimensions, a total of five networks and twelve scenarios are defined. These test scenarios are designed to accentuate model properties and differences. Also included in the report are a list of performance measures for comparison purpose, and a discussion of the interpretation of results.

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  • Lo, Hong K. & Lin, Wei-hua & Liao, Lawrence C. & Chang, Elbert & Tsao, Jacob, 1996. "A Comparison Of Traffic Models: Part 1, Framework," Institute of Transportation Studies, Research Reports, Working Papers, Proceedings qt8608t44v, Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Berkeley.
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