The focus of our study was to model and improve the design of the parent drop-off area at Mountview Middle School in Holden, Massachusetts. We collected real-world data to model the situation using three a single-server model and multi-server models. We used MATLAB to create a simulation that represented each of the queuing models. We also represented the drop-off situation as a Markov process by creating a transition matrix of five different states. Finally, we explored various solutions for redesigning the drop-off area by changing parameters of the system and seeking suggestions from traffic engineers in the area.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Bober, Sarah Jean

Contributors

• Martin, William J.
• Githmark, Erik

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042913-155132

Advisor

• Martin, William J.

Year

• 2013

Date created

• 2013-04-29

Location

• Holden

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mathematical Sciences

Rights statement

• In Copyright