Real-Time Cyclist Prioritization with Fuzzy Logic-Based Signal Control

Sarah Salem, Pascal Leone, Axel Leonhardt

2025

Abstract

The integration of cycling into urban traffic systems has increased significantly. Which drives the expansion of dedicated bicycle lanes at intersections to accommodate the growing cyclist volumes while ensuring traffic efficiency and safety. Addressing cyclists’ priority at signalized intersections presents a complex challenge, necessitating tailored traffic signals and control methods. This research proposes a cycling priority strategy for isolated intersections, using fuzzy logic to make high-quality decisions regarding cyclist priority while minimizing delays for all road users. The methodology involves developing a fuzzy logic-based cyclist priority strategy, using input variables such as vehicle queue and cyclist queue to determine cyclist priority. The evaluation, conducted using VISSIM microscopic traffic simulation, demonstrates that the proposed fuzzy logic-based control system effectively reduces delays and stops for cyclists, with an optimal preference threshold (P*) value of 0.7 balancing the needs of both cyclists and motor vehicles. Sensitivity analysis against traditional control methods further emphasises the potential of the fuzzy logic approach to enhance overall traffic efficiency and promote sustainable urban mobility.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Salem S., Leone P. and Leonhardt A. (2025). Real-Time Cyclist Prioritization with Fuzzy Logic-Based Signal Control. In Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Vehicle Technology and Intelligent Transport Systems - Volume 1: VEHITS; ISBN 978-989-758-745-0, SciTePress, pages 490-497. DOI: 10.5220/0013292500003941

in Bibtex Style

@conference{vehits25,
author={Sarah Salem and Pascal Leone and Axel Leonhardt},
title={Real-Time Cyclist Prioritization with Fuzzy Logic-Based Signal Control},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Vehicle Technology and Intelligent Transport Systems - Volume 1: VEHITS},
year={2025},
pages={490-497},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013292500003941},
isbn={978-989-758-745-0},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Vehicle Technology and Intelligent Transport Systems - Volume 1: VEHITS
TI - Real-Time Cyclist Prioritization with Fuzzy Logic-Based Signal Control
SN - 978-989-758-745-0
AU - Salem S.
AU - Leone P.
AU - Leonhardt A.
PY - 2025
SP - 490
EP - 497
DO - 10.5220/0013292500003941
PB - SciTePress