| The thesis research investigated the simulation approach to the study of driving behaviour, fuel consumption, and emissions. Each of the two selected microscopic traffic simulation models, namely CORSIM and VISSIM, was combined with the Comprehensive Modal Emissions Model (CMEM) to estimate fuel consumption and emissions for P.M. peak hour traffic on an existing section of Highway 417 in Ottawa (Canada). The results from different model combinations were compared with other types of models (i.e. CORSIM Built-in emission module, MOBILE6, and MOBILE6C). Subsequently, the effect of driving behaviour on fuel consumption and emissions was tested by using scenarios, in which desired speed, desired headway, and desired acceleration were changed. The results show that the simulation approach is an innovative and effective way to analyze driving characteristics, fuel consumption, and emissions. It is observed that the desired speed has the most significant impact on the results. In addition, an analysis of different driver types indicates that aggressive driving has a highly adverse effect on fuel consumption and emissions. |
