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Μακροσκοπικά Θεμελιώδη Διαγράμματα: Ευρήματα Μέσω Προσομοίωσης Για Το Οδικό Δίκτυο Της Θεσσαλονίκης
[Macroscopic fundamental diagrams: Simulation based findings from the road network of Thessaloniki]

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  • Stamos, Iraklis
  • Salanova Grau, Josep Maria
  • Mitsakis, Evangelos

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Within the framework of this paper, the existence of a Macroscopic Fundamental Diagram (MFD) for the city of Thessaloniki is discussed, obtained through a traffic simulation software. Initial findings show that there is a well-defined MFD, which is a property of a network, as it is not influenced by changes in travel demand. The MFD can be used as tool for managing traffic at real-time and for improving accessibility in an area, through pricing strategies and entrance points control based on the accumulation of vehicles.

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  • Stamos, Iraklis & Salanova Grau, Josep Maria & Mitsakis, Evangelos, 2013. "Μακροσκοπικά Θεμελιώδη Διαγράμματα: Ευρήματα Μέσω Προσομοίωσης Για Το Οδικό Δίκτυο Της Θεσσαλονίκης [Macroscopic fundamental diagrams: Simulation based findings from the road network of Thessalonik," MPRA Paper 61538, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    Macroscopic Fundamental Diagram Traffic Simulation Traffic Flow Traffic Density;

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    • R41 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Transportation Economics - - - Transportation: Demand, Supply, and Congestion; Travel Time; Safety and Accidents; Transportation Noise

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