Hierarchical speed planner for automated vehicles: A framework for lagrangian variable speed limit in mixed autonomy traffic

H Wang, Z Fu, J Lee, HNZ Matin, A Alanqary… - arXiv preprint arXiv …, 2024 - arxiv.org
This paper introduces a novel control framework for Lagrangian variable speed limits in
hybrid traffic flow environments utilizing automated vehicles (AVs). The framework was …

Kernel-based planning and imitation learning control for flow smoothing in mixed autonomy traffic

Z Fu, A Alanqary, AR Kreidieh, AM Bayen - Transportation Research Part C …, 2024 - Elsevier
This article presents a new architecture for managing heterogeneous fleets aimed at
achieving flow harmonization in mixed-autonomy traffic, demonstrating robustness across …

Reinforcement Learning Based Oscillation Dampening: Scaling up Single-Agent RL algorithms to a 100 AV highway field operational test

K Jang, N Lichtlé, E Vinitsky, A Shah, M Bunting… - arXiv preprint arXiv …, 2024 - arxiv.org
In this article, we explore the technical details of the reinforcement learning (RL) algorithms
that were deployed in the largest field test of automated vehicles designed to smooth traffic …

Traffic smoothing using explicit local controllers

A Hayat, A Alanqary, R Bhadani, C Denaro… - arXiv preprint arXiv …, 2023 - arxiv.org
The dissipation of stop-and-go waves attracted recent attention as a traffic management
problem, which can be efficiently addressed by automated driving. As part of the 100 …

CIRCLES: Congestion Impacts Reduction via CAV-in-the-loop Lagrangian Energy Smoothing

AM Bayen, JW Lee, B Piccoli, B Seibold, JM Sprinkle… - 2024 - osti.gov
The energy efficiency of today's vehicular mobility relies on the un-integrated combination of
i) control via static assets (traffic lights, metering, variable speed limits, etc.); and ii) onboard …

How many autonomous vehicles are required to stabilize traffic flow?

MS Bahavarnia, AF Taha - arXiv preprint arXiv:2408.11212, 2024 - arxiv.org
Collective behavior of human-driven vehicles (HVs) results in the well-known stop-and-go
waves potentially leading to higher fuel consumption and emissions. This letter investigates …