Car following models: Intro to traffic flow modeling

This lecture introduces car following models, stability, lane changing models, and the cell transmission model. It covers the propagation of congestion, driving behavior, and Newell's trajectory. Advantages of microsimulation models, challenges in calibration and system integration are discussed. General characteristics of car-following models, consistency of car following and fundamental diagrams, Newell's car following model, and a linear car following model are explained. Stability analysis is presented, including local and asymptotic stability. Lane changing models are explored, along with types of lane changing actions and an example of a lane-changing model.