A real-time BRT signal priority approach through two-stage green extension

Abstract

To improve the operation efficiency and service levels of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems, we propose a novel realtime BRT signal priority approach through two-stage green extension. For social justices, we control traffic signal lights under the people first principle after constructing BRT Internet of Things. This requests us to collect enough traffic information related to BRT vehicles, social vehicles, and in-vehicle passengers. We use DGPS/DR/MM to perceive BRT vehicles and use video cameras to perceive social vehicles and BRT passenger numbers. The perception data are then transmitted to the intersection signal controller through 3G wireless networks and optical fiber communication. In the application service layer, according to minimum green time, passive priority green time, and maximum green time, we divide green extension into two sequential stages based on different rules. In this way, we could balance traffic demands of BRT vehicles and social vehicles from each approach, and realize real-time BRT signal priority in a general sense.