Key Features (SUMO Traffic Simulator)
Status
Fully operational as a standalone simulator but not yet live-integrated with the RL control system.
Realistic Road Network
- OpenStreetMap Integration: Road network derived from actual OSM data for Athlone
- Street-Level Detail: All roads, junctions, and traffic signals from real geography
- Left-Hand Traffic: Configuration for Irish road standards
Time-Varying Traffic Flows
- Real-World Data: Vehicle flows based on TII (Traffic Information Ireland) counts
- Hourly Variation: 12 hourly flow slots covering typical daily traffic patterns
- 7 Predefined Routes: Captures major traffic movements through town (West Bali entry, East B&Q entry)
Traffic Signal Management
- Actuated Traffic Lights: SUMO's built-in TLS engine for adaptive signal control
- 5 Major Junctions: Full coverage of key intersections:
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Comprehensive Output Data
edgeData.xml — Per-edge hourly statistics: - Vehicle volume (count) - Average speed - Occupancy rate - Travel time
tripinfos.xml — Per-vehicle trip metrics: - Departure and arrival times - Trip duration - Route length - Waiting time
stats.xml — Aggregate simulation statistics: - Total vehicles processed - Network-wide congestion metrics - Simulation performance
Flexible Route Configuration
- Easily modifiable route definitions in XML
- Time-varying flows with hourly granularity
- Support for multi-leg journeys
- Vehicle type definitions for different classes
GUI & Visualization
- SUMO GUI: Visual simulation monitoring in real-time
- Customizable Display: Real-world visual scheme, adjustable speed
- One-Click Launch:
run.batfor easy simulation startup
Data Foundation for ML
- Generates training data for LSTM forecasting model
- Provides ground truth for validation and testing
- Enables scenario testing (peak hours, incidents, etc.)
- Scalable to other traffic networks