Title: A simulation model for the mixed traffic system in Vietnam

Authors: Quynh-Lam Le Ngoc, Ngoc-Hien Do, Ki-Chan Nam

Addresses: Department of Logistics Engineering, Korea Maritime University, #1 Dongsam-dong, Yeongdo-gu, Busan, 606-791, Republic of Korea. ' Department of Logistics Engineering, Korea Maritime University, #1 Dongsam-dong, Yeongdo-gu, Busan, 606-791, Republic of Korea. ' Department of Logistics Engineering, Korea Maritime University, #1 Dongsam-dong, Yeongdo-gu, Busan, 606-791, Republic of Korea

Abstract: Simulation models have been used successfully to model traffic systems, test various traffic control algorithms and solve traffic problems in many developed countries. However, they are unlikely to produce reliable results if applied to Vietnam|s mixed traffic conditions, where motorbikes are the principle means of transportation. This paper models and simulates the mixed traffic system. Accordingly, the traffic system is characterised and the logic of the simulation model is introduced briefly. In order to validate and demonstrate the usefulness of the simulation model, a case study is presented. Finally, some conclusions and suggestions are proposed.

Keywords: simulation; modelling; mixed traffic systems; traffic problems; Vietnam; motorbikes; motorcycles.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSPM.2009.031097

International Journal of Simulation and Process Modelling, 2009 Vol.5 No.3, pp.233 - 240

Received: 03 Apr 2008
Accepted: 19 Apr 2009
Published online: 20 Jan 2010 *

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