The Development of a Method for Managing Traffic Flows Based on an Agent-Based Approach

The article discusses the issue of improving traffic management efficiency. The importance of addressing this issue is justified. An analysis of existing methods’ effectiveness has been conducted, identifying their advantages and drawbacks. The problem to be addressed is defined. A classification of current models and algorithms for managing traffic flow is presented. Various traffic flow management models have been analyzed. The benefits and drawbacks of existing traffic control algorithms are highlighted. A method for distributed traffic flow management utilizing the concept of proactive management is proposed. An approach to active traffic management based on agent-based technology has been developed. Additionally, a modified model for vehicle movement in a stream is proposed. The proposed method of traffic management can be applied to different types of intersections and road sections, regardless of their geometric or transportation characteristics. A model of agent interaction has been developed for various types of intersections, and it is proposed to use different types of agents to organize traffic. A general structure of agents has been developed to manage vehicle movement. Software has been implemented to implement the proposed method and obtain a list of related agents within an intersection or road section. Software in the Java and C++ programming languages has been developed. The software has been tested.