Dec. 20 2005 3:20PM

Dec. 20 2005 3:40PM

The traffic control in urban areas represents sophisticated problem without optimal solution. Several approaches have been developed and realized in the world. General overview of approaches for traffic control in urban areas will be presented with emphasis to up-to-date solutions based on adaptive control. The comparison of control methods will be presented with respect to several criteria. The advantages and disadvantages of centralized, decentralized, rule based and hybrid control methods will be compared. As example the adaptive control system in Prague in Smichov Area will be discussed with focus on real experiences during realization. The real impact on traffic based on results of system evaluation provided in autumn 2005 will be presented.

International Workshop on Data - Algorithms - Decision Making (Contact person: Martin Janžura)