Microscopic Simulation Model (VISSIM) Calibration for Freeways with Managed Lanes

Abstract

Properly calibrated traffic simulation model is increasingly a preferred evaluation method of traffic operations and facility designs for current transportation professionals. Due to the absence of readily available simulation model for the operation and design evaluation of freeways implemented by managed lane(s), this research collects the field data of freeways with managed lane(s) and calibrates drivers’ behaviors to provide a standard for developing the managed lanes’ weaving and access design guidelines.