High Betweeness Nodes and Crowded Intersections: An Experimental Assessment by Means of Simulation

Abstract-We use the network betweeness metric to rank the nodes of a network and find hot spots, prone to congestion in a road network. By applying complex networks methodologies and metrics we identify a correlation between the two and validate it by using modern road traffic simulation tools. We also provide an empirical assessment based on the authors' insight while using the road infrastructure of the targeted city.