Short-Term Traffic Flow Prediction Using Neuro-Genetic Algorithms

This paper presents a new short-term traffic flow prediction system based on an advanced Time Delay Neural Network (TDNN) model, the structure of which is synthesized using a Genetic Algorithm (GA). The model predicts flow and occupancy values at a given freeway section based on contributions from their recent temporal profile (over a few minutes) as well the spatial profile (including inputs from neighboring upstream and downstream sections). …