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A mathematical theory of traffic hysteresis

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This paper presents a mathematical theory for modeling the hysteresis phenomenon observed in traffic flow. It proposes that acceleration, deceleration and equilibrium flow should be distinguished in obtaining speed-concentration and/or occupancy relationships, such that the phase transitions from one phase to another can be correctly identified. The analysis shows that the speed-concentration curves obtained following this approach are hysteresis loops, as predicted by the theory. The paper also gives a discussion of the general properties of the proposed modeling equations and examines the relationship between traffic hysteresis and stop-start waves observed in traffic flow.

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  • Zhang, H. M., 1999. "A mathematical theory of traffic hysteresis," Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, Elsevier, vol. 33(1), pages 1-23, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:transb:v:33:y:1999:i:1:p:1-23
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