Optimized Design of Low Emission Zones in SUMO - A Dual Focus on Emissions Reduction and Travel Time Improvement

Learn about innovative approaches to designing Low Emission Zones (LEZ) through a 23-minute conference talk that demonstrates how to optimize urban mobility using the Simulation of Urban Mobility (SUMO) framework. Explore a groundbreaking methodology that employs genetic algorithms to create LEZs with minimal geometric boundaries, strategically balancing CO2 emissions reduction with efficient traffic flow. Discover how this approach uses a cost function that considers both environmental impact and travel time while incorporating topological and specific constraints. Examine multiple SUMO simulations comparing various LEZ configurations under different traffic demands, showcasing improvements over traditional design methods. Understand how this dynamic solution can adapt to changing conditions like weather and demand while maintaining user mobility concerns, ultimately achieving both environmental and transportation efficiency goals in urban environments.