Traffic Flow Theory for Waterway Traffic: Current Challenges and Countermeasures

Researchers are increasingly turning to roadway traffic flow theory to propose effective solutions for challenges such as traffic congestion and low efficiency in waterway transportation. However, since roadway traffic flow theory was originally developed for highway transportation, its direct appli...

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Main Authors: Siqing Zhuang, Yihua Liu, Weihao Wang, Shaojie Guo, Daiheng Ni
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/12/2254
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description Researchers are increasingly turning to roadway traffic flow theory to propose effective solutions for challenges such as traffic congestion and low efficiency in waterway transportation. However, since roadway traffic flow theory was originally developed for highway transportation, its direct application to waterways raises questions due to the inherent differences between the two modes of transportation. Meanwhile, research results and methodologies from other transportation modes can provide valuable insights for studying waterway traffic flow theory. Addressing these questions is essential for advancing research in this field. This research conducts a comparative analysis to explore the similarities and differences between typical transportation modes and waterway transportation, examining how these distinctions affect the application of existing traffic flow theories. It also categorizes recent research outcomes related to traffic flow theories from various transportation modes based on their relevance to waterway traffic flow theory. The discussion includes the applicability of these models and methods in the context of waterway transportation, considering the unique characteristics of waterway traffic. Finally, this study highlights current challenges in applying traffic flow theories to waterways and offers suggestions for future research.
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spelling doaj-art-3e4b9a166b434873b6614c9c65f61aba2024-12-27T14:33:23ZengMDPI AGJournal of Marine Science and Engineering2077-13122024-12-011212225410.3390/jmse12122254Traffic Flow Theory for Waterway Traffic: Current Challenges and CountermeasuresSiqing Zhuang0Yihua Liu1Weihao Wang2Shaojie Guo3Daiheng Ni4Merchant Marine College, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, ChinaMerchant Marine College, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, ChinaMerchant Marine College, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, ChinaMerchant Marine College, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, ChinaDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 24521, USAResearchers are increasingly turning to roadway traffic flow theory to propose effective solutions for challenges such as traffic congestion and low efficiency in waterway transportation. However, since roadway traffic flow theory was originally developed for highway transportation, its direct application to waterways raises questions due to the inherent differences between the two modes of transportation. Meanwhile, research results and methodologies from other transportation modes can provide valuable insights for studying waterway traffic flow theory. Addressing these questions is essential for advancing research in this field. This research conducts a comparative analysis to explore the similarities and differences between typical transportation modes and waterway transportation, examining how these distinctions affect the application of existing traffic flow theories. It also categorizes recent research outcomes related to traffic flow theories from various transportation modes based on their relevance to waterway traffic flow theory. The discussion includes the applicability of these models and methods in the context of waterway transportation, considering the unique characteristics of waterway traffic. Finally, this study highlights current challenges in applying traffic flow theories to waterways and offers suggestions for future research.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/12/2254waterway traffic flow theorytransportation disparitieschallenges of waterway transportationtraffic flow characteristictraffic flow modeling
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Traffic Flow Theory for Waterway Traffic: Current Challenges and Countermeasures
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transportation disparities
challenges of waterway transportation
traffic flow characteristic
traffic flow modeling
title Traffic Flow Theory for Waterway Traffic: Current Challenges and Countermeasures
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title_short Traffic Flow Theory for Waterway Traffic: Current Challenges and Countermeasures
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topic waterway traffic flow theory
transportation disparities
challenges of waterway transportation
traffic flow characteristic
traffic flow modeling
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