Modelling the traffic in a mixed network with autonomous-driving expressways and non-autonomous local streets

摘要

This paper envisions a mixed network with autonomous vehicle (AV) expressways and non-autonomous local streets in the future, where a trip may consist of both the AV self-driving part and the manual-driving part. A linear traffic corridor approach is adopted, where AV expressways and non-autonomous streets are in parallel and are connected through the entrance/exit. This mimics the intermediate future where AV expressways may be initially deployed along major corridors. We model and analyze road users route choice in such a mixed network. We also examine how AV expressways are integrated with the local streets can affect system performance.