Traffic congestion remains a formidable challenge in urban environments, significantly contributing to environmental degradation through increased emissions and inefficient energy use. Addressing this concern, our study explores the potential of traffic microsimulation for evaluating and enhancing urban transport sustainability. Microsimulation offers a detailed traffic flow analysis, enabling the assessment of current traffic conditions and determining the Level of Service (LOS) for specific road segments. In this context, the current study presents a case study applying PTV VISSIM, a leading microsimulation software, to an intersection in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. This intersection, characterized by heavy traffic and frequent congestion, is an ideal subject for analyzing the efficacy of microsimulation in managing complex traffic scenarios. Insights derived from the simulation model are then used to design and evaluate sustainable transport interventions, such as intelligent traffic management systems, optimized signal timings, and eco-friendly routing strategies. The findings affect urban planners, policymakers, and engineers striving to create resilient, environmentally conscious transportation systems. Integrating microsimulation techniques and PTV VISSIM is a valuable tool for assessing and implementing sustainable transport strategies: “I believe it is important to contribute to the ongoing discussion on how we can mitigate the environmental impact of urbanization.”
A Framework for Sustainable Transport using Microsimulation - Evaluation of traffic progression at an Intersection in Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Advances in Engineering res
International Conference on Climate Change and Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering ; 2024 ; Topi, Pakistan February 11, 2024 - February 12, 2024
Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Climate Change and Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering (CCETC 2024) ; Kapitel : 11 ; 126-141
01.12.2024
16 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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