Path Size Logit Ben-Akiva & Ramming, 1998

Lane Changing Models

Route Choice Models (Route Modification)

Gap Acceptance Models (Opposing Flow)

Acceleration Models (Car Following)

Transportation Microsimulation Models

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Strategic

Tactical

Operational

Deterministic

Probabilistic

Hybrid

Exponential Distribution MethodHerman et al, 1961

Impatience FunctionsMahmassani & Sheffi, 1981

Probit Behavioral ModelDaganzo, 1981

Logit Behavioral ModelCassidy et al, 1995

Parameter for “Non-Standard” Unsignalized Intersections Gattis & Low, 1998

Neuro-Fuzzy Hybrid ModelRossi & Meneguzzer, 2002

Stimulus-Response

Desired Measure

Psycho-Physical

Rule-Based

Intelligent Driver

Laplace Transformation-based ModelPipes, 1953

Perceptual ThresholdsMichaels, 1963

Fuzzy GHR Model, Kikuchi & Chakroborthy1992

Dynamic Car-FollowingTreiber, 2002

Multi-Regime ModelBenekohal & Treiterer, 1989

User EquilibriumWardrop, 1952

Deterministic

Probabilistic

Multinomial ProbitDaganzo, 1979

C-LogitCascetta, 1996

Route Switching

Binary Logit, Bounded RationalJayakrishnan & Mahmassani, 1991

Theory History

Binary LogitMahmassani, 1990

Multinomial Logit, Probit ModelsKhattak, 1993

Logit, Information TypesPolydoropoulou, 1997

Latent Driver Class AnalysisPal, 1998

Non-Linear Optimal VelocityNewell, 1961

Non-Linear Car-Following ModelGazis, et al, 1961

Opposing Flow ModelRaff, et al, 1950

Lognormal Distribution MethodDrew et al, 1967

Siegloch MethodSiegloch, 1973

Parameter for Two-Way Left Turn LanesTRB, 1997

Parameter for U-TurnsAl-Masaeid, 1997

Parameter for Vehicle Wait TimeVelan and Van Aerde, 1996

Queuing Time ModelMadanat, 1993

Hewitt’s ModelHewitt, 1993

Driver Characteristics Study Hamed et al, 1997

Mandatory & Discretionary

Risk Factor AnalysisHalati, et al, 1997

Discrete ChoiceAhmed, et al, 1996

Traffic Pressure FunctionKosonen, 1999

Rule-BasedYang & Koutsopoulos, 1996

Adaptive Acceleration

Autonomous Vehicle Control

Situational AwarenessSuthankar, 1997

Implementation Snapshot *

Tactical Lane ChangingToledo, 2003

Stochastic User EquilibriumDial, 1971

Multi-Regime Acceleration ModelsCar-Following Models

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HUTSIM

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SUMO

Transm

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Cube Dyn

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Mixed Flow

Unified Microcosmic ModelWang & Wu, 2003

Multinomial LogitDaganzo, 1977

Deterministic Lane ChangingGipps, 1981

Latent Reliability PerceptionMadanat, 1995

Discrete Multi-Regime ModelKosonen, 1999

Behavioral ModelGipps, 1981

Two-Regime ModelCeder & May, 1976

Car-Driver Unit Psycho-PhysicalWiedeman, 1974

Key

Model Implementation

Partial Model Implementation

Major Model/Research

Major Research Thread

Research InfluenceComputer Science

Economics

Physics

Psychology

Operations Research/OtherDerived From

Model Type

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Next Generation SIMulation

Single Regime ModelVan Aerde & Rakha, 1995

Cross Nested LogitVovsha & Bekhor, 1998

Logit KernelHan, et al, 2001

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Dynamic User OptimalRan & Boyce, 1996

Triangular Acceleration ModelRioux, 1977

Linear Car-Following Model Chandler, et al, 1958Kometani & Sasaki, 1958

Cooperative Lane Changing Hidas and Behbahanizadeh, 1998

Stochastic Lane ChangingZhang, et al, 1998

Forced/Optional Lane ChangingFett, 1974

Theory History and Implementation Snapshot by Model Type