Optimizing Intersections
45 Pages Posted: 20 Jan 2014
Date Written: October 1, 2013
Abstract
In this paper we optimize the regulation of an intersection of two routes connecting one origin-destination pair and study the effects of priority rules, traffic lights and tolls. We show that when the intersection is regulated by a priority rule the optimal policy is generally to block one of the two routes. When the intersection is regulated by traffic lights, it can only be optimal to leave both routes open when both routes are subject to congestion or if a toll is levied.
Keywords: Stackelberg game, road pricing, signal setting, priority rule
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Evers, Ruth and Proost, Stef V., Optimizing Intersections (October 1, 2013). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2381530 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2381530
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