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A cellular automaton model for freeway traffic

Kai NagelMathematisches Institut, Universität zu Köln, Weyertal 86-90, W-5000 Köln 41, GermanyMichael SchreckenbergInstitut für Theoretische Physik, Universität zu Köln, Zülpicher Str. 77, W-5000 Köln 41, Germany
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We introduce a stochastic discrete automaton model to freeway traffic. Monte-Carlo simulations of the model show a transition from laminar traffic flow to start-stop-waves with increasing vehicle density, as is observed in real freeway traffic. For special cases analytical results can be obtained.

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