An optimisation method for a co-operative driving system at road junctions. Issue 6 (7th October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhao, Hongzhuan; Yue, Hang; Gu, Tianlong; Li, Wenyong
• Is Part Of: Proceedings of ICE. Volume 174:Issue 6(2021:Dec.)
• Page Start: 354
• Page End: 366
• Publication Date: 2021-10-07
• Subjects: communications & control systems -- traffic engineering -- transport management; Transportation -- Capital investments -- Periodicals; Terminals (Transportation) -- Design and construction -- Periodicals; Civil engineering -- Periodicals; 690.53
• DOI: 10.1680/jtran.17.00107
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0965-092X

Abstract

Abstract : A co-operative driving system for road junctions is an example of a vehicle cyber–physical system. It integrates the cyber systems in vehicles with their physical systems to optimise co-operative driving at traffic intersections. Depending on 'vehicle-to-everything' technology, the system can facilitate co-operation between moving vehicles and traffic control systems, improve traffic operation and management, and help vehicles negotiate junctions safely and efficiently. To optimise the system, an improved membrane-computing-based multi-vehicle optimisation method is proposed in this paper. The method is a potential solution to the multi-vehicle optimisation problem with constrained conditions and incommensurable objectives. It can better guarantee the safety of multiple moving vehicles at a junction than several traditional multi-objective optimisation methods. Experimental analyses show how the method can reduce delays at junctions, increase junction throughput and shorten overall journey times.