Analysis and Modelling of Road Traffic Using SUMO to Optimize Emergency Vehicle Arrival Times

Learn about traffic simulation and emergency vehicle optimization in this 14-minute presentation from the Eclipse Foundation that examines traffic flow optimization on Frankfurt's busy Mörfelder Landstraße. Explore how microscopic traffic simulation tools like SUMO (Simulation of Urban Mobility) can be used to analyze and improve emergency vehicle response times. Discover the process of demand modeling, data collection, and quality assurance needed to create accurate traffic simulations. Follow along as the presenters demonstrate how to generate origin-destination matrices using the Gravity Mathematical Model and OpenStreetMap data, calibrate vehicular demand using real traffic count data, and evaluate key performance indicators for emergency vehicles. Compare results between real-world scenarios and five alternative emergency vehicle prioritization strategies, revealing significant potential improvements in emergency response times through optimized traffic management.