Operations research (OR) models for improving traffic signal timing mechanisms

• Main Author: Teo, Yu An.
• Other Authors: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/50410
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This project focuses on the development of an optimization model to obtain the optimal traffic signal timing plan for a 4-way intersection. We begin by showcasing current studies for the optimization of traffic signal timing system and existing methods for minimizing delay and maximizing capacity.