Pedestrian-Involved Traffic Signal Optimization Using Decentralized Graph-based Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning
- University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN (United States); University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
- Buildings and Transportation Science Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN (United States)
- Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA (United States)
Incorporating pedestrian movements in traffic signal timing optimization is essential for ensuring smooth and safe urban transportation systems. To develop an effective signal timing plan, it is crucial to comprehend how various pedestrian accommodation strategies impact both vehicle and pedestrian flow. This study explores the application of the Decentralized Graph-based Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (DGMARL) method for signal timing optimization. It considers both pedestrian and vehicle traffic state and assesses the effects of fixed and adaptive pedestrian request response on traffic and signal timing. The evaluation of DGMARL encompasses vehicles Eco_PI which is fuel consumption impact related to vehicle stops and stop delay, and pedestrian waiting time to ensure overall system efficiency. The proposed approach was evaluated using a Digital Twin microscopic traffic simulation model of MLK Smart Corridor in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The evaluation outcomes of vehicles Eco_PI, pedestrian waiting time and serving time are compared with the actuated and DGMARL signal timing with fixed pedestrian recall and minimum recall to determine the most suitable approaches for various traffic conditions. The results indicated that, on average, the strategy of Signal timing optimization with adaptive pedestrian request response improved the Eco_PI by 32.43%, and Signal timing optimization with both automated pedestrian traffic demand and adaptive pedestrian request response improved the Eco_PI by 31.62% compared to the actuated and DGMARL signal timing with fixed pedestrian recall and minimum recall.
- Research Organization:
- University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
- DOE Contract Number:
- EE0009208
- OSTI ID:
- 2439977
- Report Number(s):
- DE-EE0009208
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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