Highlights A departure-time choice equilibrium for discrete multiple bottlenecks is analyzed. A transparent approach to the analysis of the equilibrium is presented. The equilibrium conditions are formulated in a Lagrangian-like coordinate system. Deep insights on mathematical structure and properties of the problem are obtained. Rigorous results on the existence and uniqueness of equilibria are established.
Abstract This paper presents a transparent approach to the analysis of dynamic user equilibrium and clarifies the properties of a departure-time choice equilibrium of a corridor problem where discrete multiple bottlenecks exist along a freeway. The basis of our approach is the transformation of the formulation of equilibrium conditions in a conventional “Eulerian coordinate system” into one in a “Lagrangian-like coordinate system.” This enables us to evaluate dynamic travel times easily, and to achieve a deep understanding of the mathematical structure of the problem, in particular, about the properties of the demand and supply (queuing) sub-models, relations with dynamic system optimal assignment, and differences between the morning and evening rush problems. Building on these foundations, we establish rigorous results on the existence and uniqueness of equilibria.
The corridor problem with discrete multiple bottlenecks
Transportation Research Part B: Methodological ; 81 ; 808-829
2015-07-21
22 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
The corridor problem with discrete multiple bottlenecks
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