A Methodology of Traffic Simulation, a Preliminary Work for VANET Technology

Abstract

Urban regions across the globe continue to grapple with a substantial problem of traffic congestion, which has adverse effects on both the environment and the overall well-being of citizens. Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) are essential for dealing with and reducing congestion by employing diverse technological solutions. ITS represents a powerful toolbox of technologies and strategies for managing and alleviating traffic congestion in modern cities. Taking into consideration that their real implementation is very expensive, a preliminary simulation work is required. This paper aims to propose a way for conducting a traffic simulation for an intersection, using real data. It provides a comprehensive description of the necessary steps to take in order to carry out this simulation and conduct subsequent analyses. The simulators used for this purpose are SUMO and VEINS. The findings presented here demonstrate that the configuration of a crucial point in the road network has specific impacts on vehicular traffic and should be taken into account when making decisions about altering or establishing the topology of key points in the road network within a city.