This paper provides an overview of various variable speed limit (VSL) strategies developed over the last two decades. It first explains the theoretical background of VSL systems and how they can be used as dynamic traffic control devices to improve traffic conditions and increase safety. An overview of VSL control strategies, ranging from early rule-based approaches to the most advanced network-wide coordinated approach, is provided, followed by a discussion of their associated potential benefits and areas for improvement. The likely environmental benefits of VSL strategies are also discussed, along with some further related aspects of VSL application, such as driver compliance to VSL and the integration of a differential speed limit (DSL) with VSL. Finally, the paper presents a critical review, pointing out some key issues that were identified from the literature review and recommends some directions for future research that need to be addressed as recommendations for best practices to underpin further refinement, development, and application of VSL.


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    Title :

    Variable speed limit: an overview


    Contributors:
    Khondaker, B. (author) / Kattan, L. (author)

    Published in:

    Transportation Letters ; 7 , 5 ; 264-278


    Publication date :

    2015-10-20


    Size :

    15 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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