Feedback-based mainstream traffic flow control for multiple bottlenecks on motorwaysFeedback-based mainstream traffic flow control for multiple bottlenecks on motorways Peer-Reviewed Journal Publication Δημοσίευση σε Περιοδικό με Κριτές 2015-10-242015enMainstream traffic flow control (MTFC) enabled via variable speed limits (VSLs) has been investigated in previous studies, utilizing various control strategies. In this paper, an extended feedback control strategy is proposed for MTFC enabled via VSLs, considering multiple-bottleneck locations. Feedback-based results are compared with optimal control results for the evaluation of the controller using a validated macroscopic model. The performance of the feedback controller is shown to approach the optimal control results, despite the fact that many practical and safety restrictions are additionally considered by the feedback controller.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems162610-621 Iordanidou Georgia-Roumpini Ιορδανιδου Γεωργια-Ρουμπινη Roncoli Claudio Roncoli Claudio Papamichail Ioannis Παπαμιχαηλ Ιωαννης Papageorgiou Markos Παπαγεωργιου Μαρκος Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Vehicles Optimal control Mathematical model Acceleration Adaptive control Equations Vectors