Exploring Methods to Decrease Congestion Within The Beijing–Hong Kong and Macau Expressway by Re-Working the Roadway Architecture Using AnyLogic 8.9
School Name
Spring Valley High School
Grade Level
10th Grade
Presentation Topic
Engineering
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Abstract
Traffic congestion is an ever-growing problem that worsens as the population increases. This issue is particularly evident in populated countries like China, where traffic infrastructure is crucial when transporting goods and people. While there have been previous studies focusing on alleviating the traffic congestion on some Chinese roadways, there is a pressing need for studies specifically aimed at reconstructing the Beijing-Hong Kong and Macau Expressway. This research aims to design an efficient Beijing-Hong Kong and Macau Expressway model that allows for a greater vehicle output than the original model. It was hypothesized that if an improved model of the Beijing-Hong Kong and Macau Expressway was designed, then the vehicle output of the expressway would increase relative to the original model because of reduced congestion. Using AnyLogic software, three models were developed to represent the Beijing-Hong Kong and Macau Expressway: a control and two alternative models were designed (Alternative Model 1 & Alternative Model 2). The alternative models were designed based on previous studies aimed at alleviating traffic congestion, incorporating features such as U-turn and ramp metering lanes. When comparing the results to the control model, data showed significant increases in vehicle output in each alternative model compared to the control. Comparative analysis shows that there was a 109.64% difference in mean between the Control and Alternative Model 1 and a 99.83% difference between the Control and Alternative Model 2.
Recommended Citation
Nguyen, Judy, "Exploring Methods to Decrease Congestion Within The Beijing–Hong Kong and Macau Expressway by Re-Working the Roadway Architecture Using AnyLogic 8.9" (2025). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 79.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2025/all/79
Location
WALL 308
Start Date
4-5-2025 9:00 AM
Presentation Format
Oral and Written
Group Project
No
Exploring Methods to Decrease Congestion Within The Beijing–Hong Kong and Macau Expressway by Re-Working the Roadway Architecture Using AnyLogic 8.9
WALL 308
Traffic congestion is an ever-growing problem that worsens as the population increases. This issue is particularly evident in populated countries like China, where traffic infrastructure is crucial when transporting goods and people. While there have been previous studies focusing on alleviating the traffic congestion on some Chinese roadways, there is a pressing need for studies specifically aimed at reconstructing the Beijing-Hong Kong and Macau Expressway. This research aims to design an efficient Beijing-Hong Kong and Macau Expressway model that allows for a greater vehicle output than the original model. It was hypothesized that if an improved model of the Beijing-Hong Kong and Macau Expressway was designed, then the vehicle output of the expressway would increase relative to the original model because of reduced congestion. Using AnyLogic software, three models were developed to represent the Beijing-Hong Kong and Macau Expressway: a control and two alternative models were designed (Alternative Model 1 & Alternative Model 2). The alternative models were designed based on previous studies aimed at alleviating traffic congestion, incorporating features such as U-turn and ramp metering lanes. When comparing the results to the control model, data showed significant increases in vehicle output in each alternative model compared to the control. Comparative analysis shows that there was a 109.64% difference in mean between the Control and Alternative Model 1 and a 99.83% difference between the Control and Alternative Model 2.
