Social optimization for traffic management emerged as a strategy to achieve more efficient road traffic, for instance, by optimizing total or average travel times in a road network (Koller, 2021).  Within a broader perspective, ‘social optimum traffic management’ refers to a system of traffic regulation and management that aims to achieve efficient road traffic combined with beneficial outcomes for society and the common good. This approach takes into account the needs and preferences of mobility users, as well as the social, environmental, and economic impacts of transportation. In addition to improving traffic flow, social optimum traffic management aims to reduce congestion, lower emissions, decrease pollution, and minimize accidents, contributing to the common good.

Application

Social optimization for traffic management requires collective efforts from government authorities, urban planners, and mobility providers to balance traffic efficiency with broader societal benefits. 

Source: Sciencedirect