Comparing one-truck-lane with random scheme using Nagel-Schreckenberg and tailgating models

Abstract

MMDA (Metropolitan Manila Development Authority) launched the one–truck–lane policy that limits trucks to a single lane along C–5, one of Metro Manila’s busiest roads. This aims to address traffic congestion brought about by the increase in trucks plying along this road. Using Nagel–Schreckenberg (NaSch) and tailgate model, which aims to replicate Metro Manila’s traffic, we compare vehicular flow rates and travel times on two schemes: (a) one–truck–lane policy (b) trucks travel along any road. Results show that NaSch gives the shortest travel time while tailgate minimized travel time for cars, not trucks, in one–truck–lane scheme.