ONLINE TRAFFIC SIMULATOR (HEROINE)INTRODUCED AT THE HANSHIN EXPRESSWAYTRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER

摘要

In November 2002, the Hanshin Expressway Public Corporation started the operation of atraffic simulation program called HEROINE. This report outlines the functions of HEROINEand its actual operation. The program was evaluated by comparing the estimation resultsagainst actual traffic volume data for two months from the start date of the operation.Discussion extends to possible system improvements in the near future. It also containsproposals for future development direction based on the user survey. The program evaluationverified adequate accuracy of HEROINE.