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Table 9 Comparing incident estimations simulated by CTM-v and queue model for Scenario 1 (Collision). Comparing only congested locations upstream of the incident and using traffic demand measured at the scene location

From: Modelling delay saving through pro-active incident management techniques

Simulation tool

TIM technique

Total delay [veh-h]

Max queue extent [km]

Total duration [h]

CTM

1.1 (close all lanes)

16,612

58

5.0

Queue model

1.1 (close all lanes)

17,265

67

5.2

CTM

1.2 (incident screen)

23,878

63

5.6

Queue model

1.2 (incident screen)

23,941

73

5.7

CTM

1.3 (close some lanes)

11,018

50

4.5

Queue model

1.3 (close some lanes)

11,413

55

4.6

CTM

1.4 (Tow in off-peak)

4101

33

4.9

Queue model

1.4 (Tow in off-peak)

4066

33

5.0