Research Article

An Innovative Eigenvector-Based Method for Traffic Light Scheduling

Table 1

Symbols used in this paper.

SymbolsMeaning

Free flow speed (miles per hour)
The speed of all backward moving waves (miles per hour)
Inflow capacity (or maximum allowable inflow)
Jam density
Capacity link
The number of cells of link
The cell capacity (maximum number of vehicles on each cell)