A hybrid representation of urban traffic networks using multi-agent systems and petri nets

M. Flores-Geronimo, E. G. Hernandez-Martinez, E. D. Ferreira-Vazquez, J. J. Flores-Godoy, G. Fernandez-Anaya

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Abstract

This paper presents a novel modeling of complex urban traffic networks based on the interconnections of agents which represent the vehicular fluid dynamics in physical spaces like streets and intersections, supervised by a Petri Net. The agent's behavior is ruled by simple nonlinear differential equations based on the vehicular density, average vehicle velocities, congestions and occupation capacities. The Petri Net is designed to manage the traffic light cycles, enabling or disabling the flow of vehicles to and from adjacent agents. The main contribution of the paper is to define the basis of a hybrid and modular system to be addressed by the theory of multi-agent systems and supervisory control of Petri Nets. An example modeling a real intersection in the city of Montevideo is presented. The model's behavior is compared with a common traffic simulator in order to show the potential of the approach and its scalability to more complex traffic networks.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 6th International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies, CoDIT 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1562-1567
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781728105215
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2019
Event6th International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies, CoDIT 2019 - Paris, France
Duration: 23 Apr 201926 Apr 2019

Publication series

Name2019 6th International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies, CoDIT 2019

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies, CoDIT 2019
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityParis
Period23/04/1926/04/19

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