Simulation-based framework for transportation network management in emergencies

Balakrishna, R; Wen, Y; Ben-Akiva, M; Antoniou, C

dc.contributor.author	Balakrishna, R	en
dc.contributor.author	Wen, Y	en
dc.contributor.author	Ben-Akiva, M	en
dc.contributor.author	Antoniou, C	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:29:12Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:29:12Z
dc.date.issued	2008	en
dc.identifier.issn	0361-1981	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/19153
dc.subject	Transportation Networks	en
dc.subject.classification	Engineering, Civil	en
dc.subject.classification	Transportation	en
dc.subject.classification	Transportation Science & Technology	en
dc.subject.other	Dynamic traffic assignment	en
dc.subject.other	Emergency conditions	en
dc.subject.other	Modeling framework	en
dc.subject.other	Simulation-based	en
dc.subject.other	Administrative data processing	en
dc.subject.other	Arts computing	en
dc.subject.other	Channel capacity	en
dc.subject.other	Decision support systems	en
dc.subject.other	Dynamic response	en
dc.subject.other	Management	en
dc.subject.other	Management information systems	en
dc.subject.other	Planning	en
dc.subject.other	Strategic planning	en
dc.subject.other	Systems engineering	en
dc.subject.other	Traffic control	en
dc.subject.other	Network management	en
dc.title	Simulation-based framework for transportation network management in emergencies	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.3141/2041-09	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.3141/2041-09	en
heal.language	English	en
heal.publicationDate	2008	en
heal.abstract	A simulation-based framework for the modeling of transportation network performance under emergency conditions is presented. The system extends the well-established dynamic traffic assignment (DTA) framework and provides the necessary support for the meaningful study of a wide array of evacuation measures, the development of strategies under different prevailing conditions, and the generation of comprehensive emergency response plans. The system can be used to develop libraries to deal with emergencies and unplanned events, train response personnel and traffic management center operators, provide decision support and assistance for the evacuation of residents from affected areas, and ensure unhindered access to first responders. A variety of practical issues relevant to evacuation modeling are discussed, and the modeling framework is demonstrated by using the Boston, Massachusetts, network as an example. DynaMIT, a state-of-the-art DTA model, is used in the case study to illustrate how the benefits of network management strategies might be ascertained. The paper concludes with future directions, including the integration of simulation modeling as a real-time tool for the management of evolving evacuations.	en
heal.publisher	NATL ACAD SCIENCES	en
heal.journalName	Transportation Research Record	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.3141/2041-09	en
dc.identifier.isi	ISI:000258974100010	en
dc.identifier.issue	2041	en
dc.identifier.spage	80	en
dc.identifier.epage	88	en