Analyzing the Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on Urban Traffic Flow at the Large Scale Network Using Real-World Data

Hyeokjun Jang, Inhi Kim, Shin Hyoung Park, Kitae Jang

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Abstract

This study evaluates the network performance of Daejeon City's traffic based on the market penetration rate of Autonomous Vehicles (AVs). Real-world AV data from the Waymo perception dataset is used to calibrate the parameters of a car-following model. AVs exhibit smoother speed changes, longer time headway, and a larger minimum gap compared to human-driven vehicles. These conservative driving behaviors enhance safety and comfort for passengers in AVs. And they result in a decrease in road capacity by approximately 35% when AVs reach 100% composition of the current road vehicle mix. The study validates previous assumptions and logic in AV research using real-world data, providing insights for policy-making and technological development. Future work should consider incorporating multiple datasets to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the impacts of AVs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 IEEE 26th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, ITSC 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages5530-5535
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9798350399462
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event26th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, ITSC 2023 - Bilbao, Spain
Duration: 24 Sep 202328 Sep 2023

Publication series

NameIEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Proceedings, ITSC
ISSN (Print)2153-0009
ISSN (Electronic)2153-0017

Conference

Conference26th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, ITSC 2023
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBilbao
Period24/09/2328/09/23

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