Visual Analytic of Traffic Simulation Data: A Review

In the contemporary world, transportation is one of the foremost necessities for modern society, particularly within urban locales. Effective traffic management and planning represent indispensable tasks to maintain a seamless traffic flow and reduce congestion. To achieve this objective, traffic simulation data plays a pivotal role by furnishing intricate insights into traffic patterns, vehicle positions, events, and other pertinent aspects of a specific area. The visualization of traffic simulation data assumes paramount importance, serving as a vital tool for comprehending this information and making informed decisions. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the state of the art regarding web-based visualization techniques focused on traffic data provided by simulators, especially Multi-Agent Transport Simulation (MATSim). In addition, it will shed light on the most commonly employed features designed to facilitate the temporal analysis of traffic data, encompassing movement and congestion patterns. These resources hold significant potential for transport planners and traffic management professionals in creating web-based visualizations.