A simulation-based methodology for analyzing congestion and emissions on atransportation network

In this paper, a simulation-based methodology is developed to analyze the e ffects of two transportation control strategies on congestion and automobil e emissions. In particular, two types of road pricing implementations are s tudied: a Cordon Scheme and a Per-Mile Area Link Charging Scheme. The resul ting model is then applied to the metropolitan Atlanta interstate highway s ystem. Finally, the results of the model are analyzed, and the extent to wh ich these schemes are effective in reducing rush-hour congestion and automo bile emissions is estimated.