Application of system of linear equations to traffic flow for a network of four one-way streets in Kumasi, Ghana

Abstract

We used a system of linear equations to determine the number of vehicles that should be allowed to route a four one-way streets in Kumasi, in order to keep traffic flowing. The systems of equations used in the model were solved analytically using the method of Gauss-Jordan elimination. Our work shows that if 155vph, 276vph, and 240vph are allowed to route intersection A and B, A and D and D and C of the 654 Isaac Kwasi Adu et al. model respectively, traffic congestion in the area of Kumasi discussed in the model would be minimized. We recommend to the stakeholders of Kumasi to provide exclusive lanes for public transport, ensure the use of traffic regulations and traffic engineers to control the traffic, use innovative ideas to reduce traffic impacts on public transport, provide traffic lights at the four intersections under discussion in this research and adjust them in the direction of the results of this research.

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“…Adu and his colleagues have considered "Applications of SLE to Traffic Flow for a Network of Four One-Way Streets in Kumasi, Ghana" [10]. SLE has also been applied in Li's research work in [11].…”