Coordinated Ramp Metering for Freeways
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Freeways were originally conceived to provide virtually unlimited mobility to road users. However, the continuous increase in car ownership and demand has led to a steady increase (in space and time) of recurrent and nonrecurrent freeway congestion, particularly within and around metropolitan areas. Freeway congestion causes excessive delays, increases fuel consumption and environmental pollution, and deteriorates traffi c safety.
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