A feedback-based approach for mainstream traffic flow control of multiple bottlenecks on motorwaysA feedback-based approach for mainstream traffic flow control of multiple bottlenecks on motorways Πλήρης Δημοσίευση σε Συνέδριο Conference Full Paper 2014-10-132014enMainstream traffic flow control (MTFC) enabled via variable speed limits (VSLs) has been investigated in previous studies, utilizing various control strategies. In this paper a new feedback control strategy is proposed for MTFC enabled via VSLs, considering multiple bottleneck locations. Results are evaluated using a validated macroscopic model. The feedback concept is robust and can be immediately implemented in the field as it considers practical and safety constraints.The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Research Council under the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme (FP/2007-2013) / ERC Grant Agreement n. 321132, project TRAMAN21.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/11344-1134919th IFAC World Congress Proceedings of the 19th IFAC World Congress, 2014Iordanidou_et_al_IFAC14_manuscript.pdfChania [Greece]Library of TUC2014-10-13application/pdf589.9 kBfree Iordanidou Georgia-Roumpini Ιορδανιδου Γεωργια-Ρουμπινη Papamichail Ioannis Παπαμιχαηλ Ιωαννης Roncoli Claudio Papageorgiou Markos Παπαγεωργιου Μαρκος International Federation of Automatic Control Feedback control Multiple bottlenecks Variable speed limits