Modified Couple Map Car-Following Model Based on Two Preceding Vehicles Information

Abstract

Based on the pioneer work of Konishi et al, an improved coupled-map car-following model is proposed by considering the effect of information about two preceding vehicles to the considered one. The stable conditions under which the traffic jam can be suppressed are analyzed by applying control theory. The results are compared with that of Konishi et al. The simulation results show that the new model with the control strategy could suppress the traffic jam more effectively.