Traffic optimization
This page deals with traffic optimization as pertaining to street traffic signals.
Need for Traffic Optimization
Texas Transportation Institute estimates travel delays of 220,000,000 hours all over the U.S. and between 17-55 hours of delay per person (in 2005)[1] relating to congestion on the streets. Traffic device optimization hence becomes a significant aspect of operations.
Techniques
Several techniques exist to reduce delay of traffic. Generally the algorithms attempt to reduce delays (user time), stops, emissions, or some other measure of effectiveness.
Optimization Software
TRANSYT-7F,PASSER Series of Programs, SYNCHRO