An Electronic Surveillance and Control System for the Management of Traffic on the Borman Expressway, Part II: Calibrating a Simulation Model

Authors

Mu-Han Wang, Purdue University
Michael J. Cassidy, Purdue University

Recommended Citation

Wang, M., and M. J. Cassidy. An Electronic Surveillance and Control System for the Management of Traffic on the Borman Expressway, Part II: Calibrating a Simulation Model. Publication FHWA/IN/JHRP-95/07. Joint Highway Research Project, Indiana Department of Transportation and Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1996. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284313138

DOI

10.5703/1288284313138

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to calibrate a freeway simulation model to emulate traffic operating conditions on the Borman Expressway in Northwest Indiana. To replicate Borman operating conditions, the project adopted Integrated Traffic Simulation (INTRAS), a microscopic, stochastic freeway simulation model. Appropriate input data were developed on geometric, traffic and driver behavior information, based on physical measurements and other available data. The model was calibrated and statistical analysis were conducted to validate the accuracy of the results.

Report Number

FHWA/IN/JHRP-95/07

Keywords

freeway, traffic simulation, Borman Expressway, calibration, HPR-2054

SPR Number

2054

Project Number

C-36-75A

File Number

8-9-1

Performing Organization

Joint Highway Research Project

Publisher Place

West Lafayette, IN

Date of this Version

1996