Carpooling and Traffic Flow Optimization: An Analysis of Operational Benefits in Urban Areas

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https://doi.org/10.47633/0sar0k26

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Carpooling, Mathematical Optimization, Trip Assignment, Traffic Simulation, Urban Mobility

Abstract

Traffic congestion in urban areas causes challenges for efficient vehicular circulation, and in turn, environmental sustainability. This research evaluates the impact of carpooling through the use of optimization strategies, combining a bibliometric analysis focused on the subject with a linear integer programming model that seeks to minimize the number of vehicles required in circulation to meet its objective. Through a randomly generated simulated data set, and spatial and temporal compatibility restrictions, it was possible to verify that it is possible to considerably reduce vehicle overuse without necessarily compromising trip coverage or logistics. By doing so, operational and environmental benefits can consequently be observed.

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2026-02-13

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Vol. 9 No. 2 (especial) (2026): Research from the Classroom

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Peer-reviewed publications (articles, essays, literature reviews)

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Quesada-Chaves, S. P., & Induni-Ocampo, P. (2026). Carpooling and Traffic Flow Optimization: An Analysis of Operational Benefits in Urban Areas. Academic Journal Arjé , 9(2 (especial), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.47633/0sar0k26

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