Traffic Flow Estimation Using Ant Colony Optimization Algorithms

Authors

  • Antonio Bolufe Rohler Universidad de la Habana
  • Juan Manuel Otero Pereira Universidad de la Habana
  • Sonia Fiol-González Universidad de la Habana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13053/cys-18-1-1581

Keywords:

Non-linear optimization, metaheuristics, traffic problem, logistics, simulation.

Abstract

Simulation and optimization of traffic flows  in  a  city  or  province  allow  the implementation of correct developing strategies and help the decision making process when using and distributing resources such as mass transit. This estimation can be modeled as a bifurcated multi-commodity network flow problem, where the general flow distribution is dictated by Wardrop’s principles. In this paper two different Ant Colony Optimization algorithms are presented for solving this problem. The proposed algorithms are tested with real-life traffic demand in the Havana city.The obtained results are compared to those provided by classical algorithms, showing that the new ant colony algorithms provide good results as well as low running times.

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Published

2014-04-03

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2014): 18(1) January-March 2014

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