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Helge Holden: On traffic modeling and the Braess paradox

Time: Wed 2016-11-23 13.15

Location: 3721

Participating: Helge Holden, NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology

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We will discuss models for vehicular traffic flow on networks. The models include both the Lighthill-Whitham-Richards model and Follow The Leader models.  The emphasis will be on the Braess paradox in which adding a road to a traffic network can make travel times worse for all drivers.