---
_id: '59088'
abstract:
- lang: eng
  text: "This paper deals with the implementation and results of the application of
    a multi-stage traffic light control system which includes a simulation-based traffic
    estimation and model predictive control.\r\nThe traffic light control system incorporates
    a fuzzy system for traffic light phase preselection, followed by a model predictive
    control to optimise phase combinations and switching times. Predefined phases
    are selected without restrictions in the order according to a multi-objective
    optimisation to adapt to the traffic as freely as possible. Initially, the system
    is tested in simulations and compared with existing methods and analysed afterwards
    for its effectiveness in a prototype commissioning in field tests. Results indicate
    high potentials for reducing emissions and waiting times, highlighting the system's
    value. However, further refinement is necessary for standard implementation. This
    comprehensive approach demonstrates advancements in traffic management technology,
    showcasing the potential for enhancing urban mobility and reducing environmental
    impact."
author:
- first_name: Kevin
  full_name: Malena, Kevin
  id: '36303'
  last_name: Malena
  orcid: 0000-0003-1183-4679
- first_name: Christopher
  full_name: Link, Christopher
  id: '38249'
  last_name: Link
- first_name: Sandra
  full_name: Gausemeier, Sandra
  id: '17793'
  last_name: Gausemeier
- first_name: Ansgar
  full_name: Trächtler, Ansgar
  id: '552'
  last_name: Trächtler
citation:
  ama: 'Malena K, Link C, Gausemeier S, Trächtler A. Implementation and Results of
    a Multi-Stage Model Predictive Traffic Light Control System. In: <i>2024 IEEE
    27th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC)</i>.
    Vol 27. IEEE; 2025. doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.1109/itsc58415.2024.10919569">10.1109/itsc58415.2024.10919569</a>'
  apa: Malena, K., Link, C., Gausemeier, S., &#38; Trächtler, A. (2025). Implementation
    and Results of a Multi-Stage Model Predictive Traffic Light Control System. <i>2024
    IEEE 27th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC)</i>,
    <i>27</i>. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1109/itsc58415.2024.10919569">https://doi.org/10.1109/itsc58415.2024.10919569</a>
  bibtex: '@inproceedings{Malena_Link_Gausemeier_Trächtler_2025, title={Implementation
    and Results of a Multi-Stage Model Predictive Traffic Light Control System}, volume={27},
    DOI={<a href="https://doi.org/10.1109/itsc58415.2024.10919569">10.1109/itsc58415.2024.10919569</a>},
    booktitle={2024 IEEE 27th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation
    Systems (ITSC)}, publisher={IEEE}, author={Malena, Kevin and Link, Christopher
    and Gausemeier, Sandra and Trächtler, Ansgar}, year={2025} }'
  chicago: Malena, Kevin, Christopher Link, Sandra Gausemeier, and Ansgar Trächtler.
    “Implementation and Results of a Multi-Stage Model Predictive Traffic Light Control
    System.” In <i>2024 IEEE 27th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation
    Systems (ITSC)</i>, Vol. 27. IEEE, 2025. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1109/itsc58415.2024.10919569">https://doi.org/10.1109/itsc58415.2024.10919569</a>.
  ieee: 'K. Malena, C. Link, S. Gausemeier, and A. Trächtler, “Implementation and
    Results of a Multi-Stage Model Predictive Traffic Light Control System,” in <i>2024
    IEEE 27th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC)</i>,
    Edmonton (Canada), 2025, vol. 27, doi: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1109/itsc58415.2024.10919569">10.1109/itsc58415.2024.10919569</a>.'
  mla: Malena, Kevin, et al. “Implementation and Results of a Multi-Stage Model Predictive
    Traffic Light Control System.” <i>2024 IEEE 27th International Conference on Intelligent
    Transportation Systems (ITSC)</i>, vol. 27, IEEE, 2025, doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.1109/itsc58415.2024.10919569">10.1109/itsc58415.2024.10919569</a>.
  short: 'K. Malena, C. Link, S. Gausemeier, A. Trächtler, in: 2024 IEEE 27th International
    Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC), IEEE, 2025.'
conference:
  end_date: 2024-09-27
  location: Edmonton (Canada)
  name: 27th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC)
  start_date: 2024-09-24
date_created: 2025-03-24T08:57:08Z
date_updated: 2026-01-26T08:50:46Z
department:
- _id: '153'
doi: 10.1109/itsc58415.2024.10919569
intvolume: '        27'
keyword:
- MPC
language:
- iso: eng
publication: 2024 IEEE 27th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation
  Systems (ITSC)
publication_identifier:
  issn:
  - 2153-0017
publication_status: published
publisher: IEEE
quality_controlled: '1'
related_material:
  link:
  - relation: confirmation
    url: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10919569
status: public
title: Implementation and Results of a Multi-Stage Model Predictive Traffic Light
  Control System
type: conference
user_id: '36303'
volume: 27
year: '2025'
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