A high-speed station entrance lane management method and a storage medium

Abstract

This invention discloses a method for managing highway toll station lanes and a storage medium, relating to the field of transportation technology. It aims to solve the current problem of not being able to automatically derive lane management methods based on the actual conditions of highway toll station lanes. The key technical points are: Step 1, collecting data on several ETC lanes from a single day of the previous year; Step 2, dividing the ETC lane data into 24 time periods; Step 3, establishing an ETC overshoot standard based on the ETC lane data within several individual time periods, the ETC overshoot standard including average vehicle speed. Average number of vehicles per lane Average transit time Step 4: Statistically analyze real-time ETC lane data and extract time intervals between 5 and 10 minutes to estimate hourly data. Compare this data with the ETC overrun standard. If the comparison is successful, proceed to the next step; otherwise, reset Step 4 after a full hour interval. This invention can determine whether to reduce the number of real-time ETC lanes and convert them to manual lanes based on highway toll station data, providing a reference for users.

Description

A method for managing lanes at highway toll stations and a storage medium Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of transportation technology, and more specifically, to a method for managing lanes at highway toll stations and a storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, severe congestion occurs at highway entrances in some situations. While the government is vigorously promoting the ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) automatic toll collection system for highways, most drivers do not accept ETC and have not installed it. Some drivers even stop using it after the ETC balance is depleted or the ETC device is damaged. As a result, when congestion occurs at highway entrances, the manual lanes are usually congested while the ETC lanes are overcrowded. Currently, there is no way to automatically derive lane management methods based on the actual situation of the highway entrance lanes.

[0003] Therefore, a new solution is needed to address this problem. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this invention is to provide a method for managing lanes at highway toll stations and a storage medium.

[0005] The above-mentioned technical objective of the present invention is achieved through the following technical solution: a method for managing lanes at highway toll stations, comprising the following steps,

[0006] Step 1: Compile data on several ETC lanes for a single day in the previous year;

[0007] Step 2: Divide the ETC lane data into 24 time periods;

[0008] Step 3: Develop an ETC overshoot standard based on ETC lane data from several individual time periods. The ETC overshoot standard includes the average vehicle speed. Average number of vehicles per lane Average transit time

[0009] Step 4: Calculate real-time ETC lane data and extract time intervals of 5-10 minutes to estimate the hourly data. Compare this data with the ETC overrun standard. If the data matches, proceed to the next step. If the data does not match, reset Step 4 after an hour.

[0010] Step 5: Prioritize the conversion of ETC lanes to manual lanes, and reduce the number of ETC lanes by comparing the priority variables.

[0011] Step 6: Establish manual lane congestion standards. When it is determined in Step 5 that the number of ETC lanes needs to be reduced, real-time manual lane data is collected and compared with the manual lane congestion standards. If there is congestion, the number of ETC lanes is reduced and the process proceeds to the next step. If there is no congestion, Step 4 is reset after a full hour.

[0012] Step 7: After a full hour, the real-time manual lane data is collected and compared with the manual lane congestion standard. If there is congestion, the number of ETC lanes is not changed. If there is no congestion, the number of ETC lanes is increased according to the reverse order of the priority of ETC lanes to manual lanes.

[0013] Step 8: Repeat steps 1-7, and output several ETC lane increase / decrease conclusions during this process.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution

[0015] The present invention is further configured such that: in step 3, the average speed of vehicles passing through within the ETC interference standard. Average number of vehicles per lane Average transit time The weights are 4:2:4.

[0016] The present invention is further configured such that, in step 4, the ETC over-comparison standard is as follows: If the ETC over-competition threshold is greater than 0.3, then after a full hour, reset step 4. If the ETC over-competition threshold is less than 0.3, then reduce the number of ETC lanes and proceed to the next step. t =60 / time*∑v / n t n t =60 / t ime*n,s t =60 / t ime*∑s / n t v is the average speed of a single ETC lane within a unit time period, n is the number of vehicles in a single ETC lane within a unit time period, and s is the duration of passage in a single ETC lane within a unit time period.

[0017] The present invention is further configured such that, in step 5, the priority for switching from the ETC lane to the manual lane is... Superior Superior When, then each ETC lane Furthermore, when a difference exists, priority should be given to reducing it. Larger ETC lanes, when each ETC lane And when the values ​​are equal, each ETC lane Furthermore, when a difference exists, priority should be given to reducing it. Larger ETC lanes, when each ETC lane And when the values ​​are equal, each ETC lane Furthermore, when a difference exists, priority should be given to reducing it. ETC lanes with low value.

[0018] The present invention is further configured such that, in step 6, the standard for manual lane congestion includes the average passing vehicle speed. Average number of vehicles per lane Average transit time Average speed of vehicles passing through the manual lane congestion standard Average number of vehicles per lane Average transit time The weights are 2:5:3.

[0019] The present invention is further configured such that: in step 6, the standard for blockage of the manual channel is... If the manual lane congestion standard is >0.6, it is considered non-congested, and step 4 is reset after a full hour. If the manual lane congestion standard is <0.6, it is considered congested, the number of ETC lanes is reduced, and the process proceeds to the next step. (V) t =60 / time*∑V / N t N t =60 / time*N,S t =60 / time*∑S / N t V represents the average speed of a single manual lane within a unit time period, N represents the number of vehicles in a single manual lane within a unit time period, and S represents the duration of passage in a single manual lane within a unit time period.

[0020] The present invention is further configured such that, in step 7, the reverse order of priority for switching from the ETC lane to the manual lane is: Superior Superior

[0021] The present invention provides a storage medium storing computer-executable instructions for causing a computer to perform the steps included in any one of the methods described in claims 1-7.

[0022] In summary, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] Through the aforementioned methods and storage media, when traffic congestion occurs at highway toll stations, the pressure of temporarily converting ETC lanes to manual lanes can be alleviated. Furthermore, the reduction of ETC lanes is based on a reason and is carried out sequentially, rather than randomly, which maximizes the utilization of ETC lanes. After the congestion problem in manual lanes has been significantly alleviated, the manual lanes can be converted back to ETC lanes, thus avoiding the situation where ETC lanes are once again occupied by manual lanes, avoiding the waste of human resources, and maximizing the smooth flow of vehicles. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 is a flowchart of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0026] Example:

[0027] A method for managing lanes at highway toll stations, as shown in Figure 1, includes the following steps:

[0028] Step 1: Collect data on several ETC lanes for a single day in the previous year. ETC lane data includes passing speed, number of vehicles in each lane, and passing time.

[0029] Step 2 divides the ETC lane data into 24 time periods. If the time period of a single day is too long, the final data will be lowered due to the long time period. Therefore, dividing the ETC lane data into single-hour time periods makes the final data more accurate. When calculating the average passing speed, average number of vehicles in each lane, and average passing time in Step 3, the variance between the average value and the actual value is larger, avoiding the problem of small variance.

[0030] Step 3: Develop an ETC overshoot standard based on ETC lane data from several individual time periods. The ETC overshoot standard includes the average vehicle speed. Average number of vehicles per lane Average transit time The ETC overshoot standard is established by dividing the ETC lane data from several days in the previous year into 24 time periods. Using this as a benchmark for comparison, whether the real-time ETC lane data is lower or higher than the ETC overshoot standard, a significant difference will be generated. At this point, it can be used as a clear standard for comparison and result derivation, reducing the error caused by data comparison.

[0031] Among them, the average speed of vehicles passing through the ETC interference standard. Average number of vehicles per lane Average transit time The weights are 4:2:4. Since the ETC lanes are relatively empty, and the ETC response time is typically between 1-3 seconds, the impact on vehicle speed is naturally small, resulting in an average passing speed of [missing information]. It can clearly reflect the congestion situation of ETC lanes. Similarly, under relatively constant vehicle speed, the average passage time will be... It will remain relatively stable, therefore its proportion is relative to the average passing speed. Equally important is the number of vehicles per lane. Secondly, when average speed and average transit time are relatively stable, the average number of vehicles per lane is also important. There will not be a significant increase or decrease. However, considering the situation where there is an excess of empty space in the ETC lanes, it is highly likely that the number of vehicles in each lane of the ETC lane will not reach the maximum number that the ETC lane can actually accommodate without causing traffic jams. Therefore, its proportion will be relatively low to reduce errors.

[0032] Step 4: Calculate real-time ETC lane data and extract time intervals between 5-10 minutes to estimate the hourly data. Compare this data with the ETC overrun standard. If the data matches, proceed to the next step. If not, reset Step 4 after an hourly interval.

[0033] ETC over-excess standard comparison If the ETC over-competition threshold is greater than 0.3, then after a full hour, reset step 4. If the ETC over-competition threshold is less than 0.3, then reduce the number of ETC lanes and proceed to the next step. t =60 / time*∑v / n t n t =60 / time*n, s t =60 / time*∑s / n t v is the average speed of a single ETC lane within a unit time period, n is the number of vehicles in a single ETC lane within a unit time period, and s is the duration of passage in a single ETC lane within a unit time period.

[0034] In practice, a 5-minute interval is prioritized for estimating hourly data. Since the actual traffic conditions are unpredictable, using shorter intervals ensures the method calculates based on the worst-case scenario, avoiding any unforeseen circumstances. This allows for skipping an entire hour if a scenario is deemed unsuitable, saving time on further calculations. When comparing the estimated hourly data with the ETC over-extension standard, a more objective approach is needed, eliminating manual assessment. In comparing the ETC over-extension standard, if an ETC lane is deemed over-extension, the average number of vehicles per lane should be considered. It will inevitably be greater than the number of vehicles in a single ETC lane per hour, and the average speed of passing vehicles. It will also be less than the average speed and average time of a single ETC lane per hour. The time taken for a single ETC lane to pass through is greater than a whole hour. This is converted into a mathematical comparison formula and then combined with the average vehicle speed. Average number of vehicles per lane Average transit time With a weight ratio of 4:2:4, the output can be... The formula, through which mathematical data is calculated, allows people to more quickly determine whether the ETC lane is in an over-extension state, thus improving overall work efficiency.

[0035] Step 5: Prioritize the conversion of ETC lanes to manual lanes, and reduce the number of ETC lanes based on the priority variables. The priority for converting ETC lanes to manual lanes is as follows: Superior Superior When, then each ETC lane Furthermore, when a difference exists, priority should be given to reducing it. Larger ETC lanes, when each ETC lane And when the values ​​are equal, each ETC lane Furthermore, when a difference exists, priority should be given to reducing it. Larger ETC lanes, when each ETC lane And when the values ​​are equal, each ETC lane Furthermore, when a difference exists, priority should be given to reducing it. ETC lanes with low value.

[0036] When setting the priority for switching from ETC lanes to manual lanes, the average vehicle speed is considered when determining whether the ETC lane is overloaded. and average transit time This indirectly or directly led to the average number of vehicles per lane. The number of vehicles in a single ETC lane throughout the hour is the easiest data to determine, as it is clearly below the standard. This makes it easier to identify which ETC lane is experiencing the most overcapacity, followed by the average speed. and average transit time The determination, and the average passing speed. It will also affect the average processing time. It has a certain impact, and its determination is the most difficult. It can be determined by the average processing time. Therefore, considering the need to reduce the difficulty of actual computation in this method, the average throughput time is used. Reducing ETC lanes is prioritized as a second priority, thus ensuring that the reduction of ETC lanes using this method is reasonable.

[0037] Step 6: Establish manual lane congestion standards. When it is determined in Step 5 that the number of ETC lanes needs to be reduced, collect real-time manual lane data and compare the real-time manual lane data with the manual lane congestion standards. If there is congestion, reduce the number of ETC lanes and proceed to the next step. If there is no congestion, reset Step 4 after a full hour.

[0038] Manual lane congestion standards include average vehicle speed. Average number of vehicles per lane Average transit time Average speed of vehicles passing through the manual lane congestion standard Average number of vehicles per lane Average transit time The weights are 2:5:3, and the standard for congestion in the manual channel is... If the manual lane congestion standard is >0.6, it is considered non-congested, and step 4 is reset after a full hour. If the manual lane congestion standard is <0.6, it is considered congested, the number of ETC lanes is reduced, and the process proceeds to the next step. (V) t =60 / time*∑V / N t N t =60 / time*N,S t =60 / time*∑S / N t V represents the average speed of a single manual lane within a unit time period, N represents the number of vehicles in a single manual lane within a unit time period, and S represents the duration of passage in a single manual lane within a unit time period.

[0039] When reducing the number of ETC lanes, we cannot simply reduce them because there is an oversupply of ETC lanes. Currently, ETC lanes are needed to alleviate the pressure on the number of staff in manual lanes. Therefore, converting ETC lanes to manual lanes is only a temporary measure for a certain period of time. Thus, the reduction of the number of ETC lanes must be based on the premise that manual lanes are congested.

[0040] The setting of the manual lane congestion standard is actually based on the same principle as the ETC overload standard. Since the actual meaning of the ETC overload standard is to determine whether the ETC lane is empty, and the empty state is defined as the state of no traffic congestion in the ETC lane, the data that actually needs to be judged for the manual lane congestion standard is essentially no different from that of the ETC overload standard. It simply means that the ETC lane is switched to the manual lane and the standard is adjusted at the same time. Its actual meaning is to determine whether the manual lane is congested.

[0041] That is, the average speed of vehicles passing through a single manual lane in a whole hour is less than the average speed of vehicles passing through. The number of vehicles in a single manual lane is greater than the average number of vehicles in all lanes throughout the hour. The total time taken for a single manual passageway to pass through in a full hour is greater than the average passage time. Among the various data points for manual lanes, the most easily observable and intuitive is the number of vehicles in a single manual lane within a given time period. Therefore, it carries the greatest weight in determining whether a manual lane is congested. Next are the duration of passage through a single manual lane within a given time period and the average speed of vehicles passing through a single manual lane within a given time period. Both can be calculated from each other, so their weight in determining congestion is relatively similar. The final output is... The formula is used as a standard for manual lane congestion. By using this formula to calculate mathematical data, people can more quickly determine whether the manual lane is congested, thus improving overall work efficiency.

[0042] Step 7: After one full hour, collect real-time data on manual lanes and compare it with the manual lane congestion standard. If congested, the number of ETC lanes remains unchanged. If not congested, the number of ETC lanes is increased according to the reverse order of the priority for switching from ETC lanes to manual lanes. The reverse order of the priority for switching from ETC lanes to manual lanes is as follows: Superior Superior

[0043] Converting ETC lanes to manual lanes is only a temporary measure to alleviate traffic congestion at highway toll stations. If they are converted to manual lanes for an extended period, the purpose of establishing ETC lanes is lost. Therefore, in the end, once the congestion in manual lanes has been alleviated, ETC lanes need to be added again. At this point, there is no need to determine whether the ETC lanes are over-saturated. Regardless of whether the ETC lanes are over-saturated, just right, or even insufficient, since the congestion in manual lanes has been alleviated, the number of manual lanes should be reduced and converted back to ETC lanes to reduce the number of staff at highway toll stations.

[0044] Step 8: Repeat steps 1-7, and output several ETC lane increase / decrease conclusions during this process.

[0045] The final output can be used as direct data to adjust the number of ETC lanes and manual lanes, or it can be provided as a reference for personnel who are specifically responsible for managing the lane conditions at highway toll stations, so as to arrive at a more reasonable solution.

[0046] A storage medium storing computer-executable instructions for causing a computer to perform the steps included in the above-described method.

[0047] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of the present invention's concept are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principles of the present invention should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for managing lanes at highway toll stations, characterized in that: The process includes the following steps: Step 1, collect data on several ETC lanes on a single day in the previous year; Step 2, divide the ETC lane data into 24 time periods; Step 3, formulate ETC overrun standards based on the ETC lane data in several single time periods. The ETC overrun standards include average passing speed `v, average number of vehicles in each lane `n, and average passing time `s. Step 4: Collect real-time ETC lane data and extract time intervals between 5-10 minutes to estimate hourly data. Compare this data with the ETC overrun standard. If the data matches, proceed to the next step; otherwise, reset Step 4 after a full hour interval. Step 5: Prioritize the conversion of ETC lanes to manual lanes and reduce the number of ETC lanes based on this priority. Step 6: Establish a manual lane congestion standard. When Step 5 determines that the number of ETC lanes needs to be reduced, collect real-time manual lane data and compare it with the manual lane congestion standard. If congestion is detected, reduce the number of ETC lanes and proceed to the next step. Step 1: If there is no congestion, reset step 4 after a full hour. Step 7: After a full hour, collect real-time manual lane data and compare it with the manual lane congestion standard. If there is congestion, do not change the number of ETC lanes; if there is no congestion, increase the number of ETC lanes according to the reverse order of priority for switching from ETC lanes to manual lanes. Step 8: Repeat steps 1-7, and output several conclusions on the increase or decrease of ETC lanes during this process. In step 3, the weights of the average passing speed `v, the average number of vehicles in each lane `n, and the average passing time `s within the ETC over-limit standard are 4:2:

4. In step 4, the ETC over-limit standard comparison is 0.2*(`n / n t ) + 0.4 * (`s / s t -0.4*(`v / v) t If the ETC over-comparison is greater than 0.3, then after a full hour, reset step 4. If the ETC over-comparison is less than 0.3, reduce the number of ETC lanes and proceed to the next step. t =60 / time*∑v / n t n t =60 / time*n, s t =60 / time*∑s / n t v is the average speed of a single ETC lane within a unit time period, n is the number of vehicles in a single ETC lane within a unit time period, and s is the duration of passage in a single ETC lane within a unit time period.

2. The method for managing highway tollbooth lanes according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step 5, the priority for switching from the ETC lane to the manual lane is (`n / n t ) > 1 is better than (`s / s) t ) > 1 is better than (`v / v t ) < 1, (`n / n t When ) > 1, then when the (`n / n) of each ETC lane t When ) > 1 and a difference exists, prioritize reducing (`n / n) t For ETC lanes with large values, when the (`n / n) values ​​of each ETC lane are... t When ) > 1 and is equal in value, the (`s / s) of each ETC lane t When ) > 1 and a difference exists, prioritize reducing (`s / s) t For ETC lanes with large values, when the (`n / n) values ​​of each ETC lane are... t >1, (`s / s) t When (v / v) > 1 and is equal in value, the (v / v) of each ETC lane t When (v / v) < 1 and a difference exists, prioritize reducing (v / v). t ETC lanes with low values.

3. The method for managing highway tollbooth lanes according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step 6, the manual lane congestion criteria include average passing speed `V, average number of vehicles in each lane `N, and average passing time `S. The weights of average passing speed `V, average number of vehicles in each lane `N, and average passing time `S within the manual lane congestion criteria are 2:5:

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4. The method for managing highway toll station lanes according to claim 3, characterized in that: In step 6, the standard for manual channel blockage is 0.5 * (N / N) t )+0.3*(`S / S t -0.2*(`V / V) t If the manual lane congestion standard is greater than 0.6, then the system is not congested. After a full hour, step 4 is reset. If the manual lane congestion standard is less than 0.6, then the system is congested. The number of ETC lanes is reduced, and the system proceeds to the next step. t =60 / time*∑V / N t N t =60 / time*N, S t =60 / time*∑S / N t V represents the average speed of a single manual lane within a unit time period, N represents the number of vehicles in a single manual lane within a unit time period, and S represents the duration of passage in a single manual lane within a unit time period.

5. The method for managing highway tollbooth lanes according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step 7, the reverse order of priority for switching from the ETC lane to the manual lane is (`v / v t <1 is better than (`s / s) t ) > 1 is better than (`n / n t )>1.

6. A storage medium, characterized in that: The storage medium stores computer-executable instructions for causing a computer to perform the steps included in any of the methods described in claims 1-5.

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