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NACOE Research: Real-Time Determination of Spare Capacity of Routes for Enhanced Management of Congested Road Networks Spare capacity is the difference between a road's design or operational capacity and the realised flow. Real-time determination of spare capacity of routes is essential for enhanced management of congested road networks. Knowing the spare capacity in real-time can lead to enhanced traffic management strategies, such as providing more accurate traveller information and optimising traffic signal control. NACOE completed a project to develop a prototype for real-time determination of spare capacity using available traffic data. The calibration of the prototype involved determining threshold capacity values for each traffic lane. These values were determined through visual inspection of volume-occupancy plots from departure, arrival detectors, and network performance indicator data. The capacity thresholds were then validated against CCTV footage to accurately reflect the ground truth. The modified prototype could continuously forecast saturated traffic conditions for a significant portion of the day at a few sites, even with data limitations. It also identified periods of saturated traffic conditions during peak hours with no identification during off-peak hours, as expected. This suggests that the prototype is reasonably accurate in establishing saturated traffic conditions in real-time. This research is a valuable contribution to developing real-time traffic management strategies that can help reduce congestion and improve traffic flow. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gExd4S8x #NACOE #queensland #realtimetrafficmanagement #congestionmanagement #transport #brisbane

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