The paper presents a modeling and simulation framework to study reinforcement learning (RL) control of connected and automated vehicle (CAV) platoon joining maneuvers in mixed traffic. Using SUMO and agent-based modeling, it evaluates Deep Q-Network (DQN), Double DQN (DDQN), and Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) algorithms, finding that PPO achieves a 98 % joining success rate with less than 1 % collision rate by incorporating risk penalties. The study also shows a trade‑off between safety, joining effectiveness, and decision efficiency, and demonstrates that an external safety controller can prevent collisions but may reduce joining efficiency.
By Biao Yin, Abderrahmane Kasmi, Nadir Farhi
arXiv:2601. 11809v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: Connected automated vehicles (CAVs) possess the ability to communicate and coordinate with one another, enabling cooperative platooning that enhances both energy efficiency and traffic flow.
By Zeyu Mu, Shangtong Zhang, B. Brian Park
The paper introduces Composite‑Gradient Learning (CGL), a method that explicitly incorporates a model predictive controller (MPC) into the training of a deep reinforcement learning (DRL) agent by treating their control inputs as a joint action. CGL updates the DRL policy while accounting for the interaction with the MPC, unlike prior approaches that view MPC merely as part of the environment. Experiments on two freeway traffic networks show that CGL performs better than alternative methods when the interaction between DRL and MPC is strong, though overall gains are modest.
By Giray \"On\"ur, Azita Dabiri, Bart De Schutter
The paper introduces a preference-conditioned multi-objective reinforcement learning framework for tactical decision making in heavy-duty vehicles. It explicitly models safety, energy efficiency, and time efficiency as separate objectives and uses Generalized Policy Improvement and Proximal Policy Optimization to learn policies that approximate the Pareto front across these conflicting goals. Experiments in a scalable highway traffic simulation show smooth, interpretable Pareto fronts and meaningful trade-offs, with the policy enabling behavior transitions without retraining.
By Deepthi Pathare, Leo Laine, Morteza Haghir Chehreghani
arXiv:2610.19429v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: This paper presents a comprehensive comparison of four representative reinforcement learning (RL) methods in autonomous vehicle (AV) decision-making, i...
By Dechen Xie, Mushuang Liu
arXiv:2603. 06607v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Radio resource allocation (RRA) is a critical function in cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) networks, where vehicles must share limited wireless resources to support safety-critical communications.
By Siyuan Wang, Lei Lei, Pranav Maheshwari, Sam Bellefeuille, Kan Zheng
arXiv:2601. 18783v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Balancing safety, efficiency, and operational costs in highway driving poses a challenging decision-making problem for heavy-duty vehicles.
By Deepthi Pathare, Leo Laine, Morteza Haghir Chehreghani
arXiv:2607. 20547v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Safe Advanced Air Mobility operations require aircraft to maintain separation when surveillance information is noisy, delayed, incomplete, or temporarily unavailable.
By Esrat Farhana Dulia, Syed Arbab Mohd Shihab, Caleb Adams, Ruben Del Rosario
arXiv:2608.20858v1 Announce Type: cross
Abstract: Transportation networks, in particular multi-class transportation networks (i.e., networks with mixed vehicle types), are complex systems that are ch...
By Giray Onur, Azita Dabiri, Bart De Schutter
arXiv:2608. 11498v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Natural-language-based scenario generation offers an intuitive means of describing rare and complex driving interactions, yet it is still uncertain whether training with language-structured data leads to truly adaptive control policies.
By Aditya Humnabadkar, Huaizhong Zhang, Ardhendu Behera
arXiv:2607. 03703v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Reinforcement Learning (RL) has emerged as a powerful paradigm for adaptive traffic signal control.
By Dickens Kwesiga, Nishu Choudhary, Angshuman Guin, Michael Hunter
arXiv:2606.22108v2 Announce Type: replace-cross
Abstract: Urban traffic congestion remains a persistent challenge in car-dependent cities, imposing significant economic and societal costs. Traffic si...
By Yousef AlSaqabi