Model Perspective
Sep 29, 2023 · Operations
Why Holiday Traffic Jams Triple Travel Time: A Mathematical Model
Using queueing theory and traffic flow equations, this article builds a mathematical model to explain why travel times during the Mid‑Autumn and National Day holidays can be three times longer than normal, analyzing highway speed, vehicle density, entry/exit delays, and sensitivity of key parameters.
holiday congestionoperations researchqueueing theory
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