Distributed Traffic Signal Control at Multiple Intersections Based on Reinforcement Learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 303-310
Author(s):  
Hyunjin Joo ◽  
Yujin Lim
Keyword(s):  
Reinforcement Learning ◽  
Traffic Signal ◽  
Signal Control ◽  
Traffic Signal Control ◽  
Multiple Intersections

scholarly journals Evaluation and Application of Urban Traffic Signal Optimizing Control Strategy Based on Reinforcement Learning

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Yizhe Wang ◽  
Xiaoguang Yang ◽  
Yangdong Liu ◽  
Hailun Liang
Keyword(s):  
Reinforcement Learning ◽  
Hierarchical Control ◽  
Traffic Signal ◽  
Urban Traffic ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Signal Control ◽  
Traffic Signal Control ◽  
Multidimensional Space ◽  
High Flows ◽  
Multiple Intersections

Reinforcement learning method has a self-learning ability in complex multidimensional space because it does not need accurate mathematical model and due to the low requirement for prior knowledge of the environment. The single intersection, arterial lines, and regional road network of a group of multiple intersections are taken as the research object on the paper. Based on the three key parameters of cycle, arterial coordination offset, and green split, a set of hierarchical control algorithms based on reinforcement learning is constructed to optimize and improve the current signal timing scheme. However, the traffic signal optimization strategy based on reinforcement learning is suitable for complex traffic environments (high flows and multiple intersections), and the effects of which are better than the current optimization methods in the conditions of high flows in single intersections, arteries, and regional multi-intersection. In a word, the problem of insufficient traffic signal control capability is studied, and the hierarchical control algorithm based on reinforcement learning is applied to traffic signal control, so as to provide new ideas and methods for traffic signal control theory.

Recent Advances in Reinforcement Learning for Traffic Signal Control

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua Wei ◽  
Guanjie Zheng ◽  
Vikash Gayah ◽  
Zhenhui Li
Keyword(s):  
Reinforcement Learning ◽  
Real World ◽  
Intelligent Transportation Systems ◽  
Transportation Systems ◽  
Traffic Signal ◽  
Signal Control ◽  
Traffic Signal Control ◽  
Control Methods ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Recent Advances

Traffic signal control is an important and challenging real-world problem that has recently received a large amount of interest from both transportation and computer science communities. In this survey, we focus on investigating the recent advances in using reinforcement learning (RL) techniques to solve the traffic signal control problem. We classify the known approaches based on the RL techniques they use and provide a review of existing models with analysis on their advantages and disadvantages. Moreover, we give an overview of the simulation environments and experimental settings that have been developed to evaluate the traffic signal control methods. Finally, we explore future directions in the area of RLbased traffic signal control methods. We hope this survey could provide insights to researchers dealing with real-world applications in intelligent transportation systems

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