The 79th street in Musaffah Abu Dhabi – The Simulation-Based Alternatives

Digital shadowing uses powerful simulation technologies to mimic real-world traffic networks, allowing data-driven solutions to improve urban mobility. PTV Vissim, a microscopic traffic simulation software, is applied in this study to mimic the 79th Street in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi (the capital of United Arab Emirates). The simulation model was built and calibrated using traffic data obtained manually by the research team during peak and off-peak hours. By simulating real-world traffic circumstances, the model identifies congestion points and evaluates proposed interventions with a view to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion. The findings show that digital shadowing may be used to manage and optimize urban traffic, providing transportation planners with relevant knowledge.