The latest traffic signal simulation techniques can be integrated with open-source platforms to facilitate future research and community benefits. TRB hosted a webinar on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 presented the latest efforts by federal and state agencies in developing traffic signal simulation platforms and tools. The tools presented were open-source and anticipated to facilitate upcoming research in connected intersections and smart traffic signal systems with connected and automated vehicles.

This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Traffic Signal Systems.

The slides are linked in the meeting materials. View the recorded webinar below.

Webinar agenda and presenters

• Transforming the interconnection between open data, traffic engineers and city planners with available data – Xuesong Zhou, Arizona State University
• Integrating the Econolite advanced traffic control software into the open-source SUMO traffic control interface – Dustin Devoe, The Econolite Group
• A multi-resolution simulation platform for perception based traffic signal control solutions – Yiheng Feng, Perdue University
• Question and answer session moderated by Taylor Li, University of Texas at Arlington

The first 55 minutes of the webinar was presentations and the final 25 minutes was responding to audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants were able to:

• Identify the state-of-the-art traffic simulation technologies for federal and state agencies
• Understand the applications of traffic signal simulation, including connected intersection, smart traffic signal systems