A Simulation-Based Optimization Method for Truck-Prohibit Ramp Placement along Freeways

The increasing number of trucks has a negative impact pertinent to efficiency and safety concerns on the operation mixed traffic flow along freeways, especially at freeway entrance exit ramps. To address such issue, this study proposes simulation-based method for truck-prohibit ramp placement freeways. framework contains two parts: first part is generate set new truck restriction schemes using simulation experiments, second evaluate generated find out current optimal location ramps based upon AHP-TOPSIS method. Three patterns evaluation indicators are utilized estimate performance service in terms efficiency, road safety, accessibility. A case Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao within Henan Province, China, conducted verify effectiveness proposed Results could provide beneficial insights setting enhance entire