Optimizing Intelligent Parking Decisions using Q-Learning

Authors

  • Zhili Lin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62051/88c5p832

Keywords:

Transportation; parking spaces; Q-learning; future prediction; decision support.

Abstract

With urbanization progressing rapidly, the availability of transportation resources in large cities has become increasingly strained. Among these resources, parking spaces are crucial for maintaining the smooth functioning of cities and ensuring the efficient operation of vehicles. However, due to spatial limitations, it is not always feasible to continuously increase the number of parking spaces. Hence, accurate prediction of future parking space demand has become imperative. The purpose of this paper is to predict the future parking space demand by using a mathematical model, to provide scientific decision support for the transportation department. Specifically, the author chose a Q-learning model in reinforcement learning, using a dataset from the year beginning 2016 combined with an algorithm to make predictions about future data. The accuracy of the model is 81.31% and the mean square error is 2200.30. In addition, the author also combined the weather and holiday conditions to analyze the data box line. Through the analysis and modeling of urban parking data, the author will discuss the feasibility and effectiveness of the Q-learning model in future parking demand prediction. Through this study, it is concluded that the Q-learning model performs well in the prediction of future available parking Spaces.

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Published

12-08-2024

How to Cite

Lin, Z. (2024) “Optimizing Intelligent Parking Decisions using Q-Learning”, Transactions on Computer Science and Intelligent Systems Research, 5, pp. 98–105. doi:10.62051/88c5p832.