Anticipated Traffic Jam Locations Using Inlet and Outlet Factors Analysis

The traffic congestion is a common event during rush-hours in big cities. Costs imposed by the traffic congestion and traffic jams to the road users include: more fuel consumption, more time spent on the road, more environmental pollution, etc. This research aims at the optimization of the available capacity of the road network (infrastructure) using coordinated traffic lights. The analysis used here is a projected outcome of the road sector status during rush hours (the worse case road situation). Results of analysis showing the projected road status using known routes are presented. Hence, the road-sectors that require coordination are anticipated.