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Nonlinear Follow-the-Leader Models of Traffic Flow

Denos C. Gazis; Robert Herman; Richard W. Rothery

Research Laboratories, General Motors Corporation, Warren, Michigan

Operations Research 1961

A variety of nonlinear follow-the-leader models of traffic flow are discussed in the light of available observational and experimental data. Emphasis is placed on steady-state flow equations. Some trends regarding the advantages of certain follow-the-leader functionals over others are established. However, it is found from extensive correlation studies that more data are needed before one can establish the unequivocal superiority of one particular model. A discussion is given of some ideas concerning the possible reasons for the existence of a bimodal flow versus concentration curve especially for multilane highways.

DOI
10.1287/opre.9.4.545
Volume
9 (4)
Pages
545-567
Language
en
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