Merging behaviour: Empirical comparison between two sites and new theory development ?
We analyse merging behaviour on a motorway using two empirical trajectory data sets. We cross compare empirical observations of rejected and accepted gaps. Gap acceptance models do not take into account the high probability to reject a gap. We created a logistic regression model to predict the acceptance of a given gap. Gap size and speed difference between merger and follower affect the chosen gap.
merging behaviour microscopic empirical data gap acceptance theory assessment