Transport Modelling

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Critically evaluate comparative transport options
• Create models to represent a range of transport situations
• Identify appropriate model types for a range of transport situations
• Analyse the results from transport models

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Traffic simulation models
• The use of Geographic Information Systems in a transport context
• Transport Data Sources
• 4-stage' travel demand models
• UK and international transport policy
• Attitudinal and behavioural models

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Use Geographic Information Systems to visualise and analyse transport and related datasets.
• Utilise a range of common transport models

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Evaluate modelling results
• Time management and independent learning
• Apply critical analysis and judgement
• Analyse and solve problems in a methodical fashion

1.Introductory/Background lectures

a.Traffic Flow

b.Transport Policy

c.Transport Data Sources

2.Transport Demand Models

a.Trip Generation, Distribution, Modal Split, and Trip Assignment Models

b.Generalised Cost and Discrete Choice Models

c.Departure Time, Activity Based and Attitudinal Models

3.Microscopic Transport Models

a.Driver Behaviour Models

b.Traffic Simulation Models

4.Regional Transport Models

a.Geographic Information Systems

b.Transport Datasets and Applications

Teaching and learning methods

Lecture sessions introduce underpinning model theory, with worked in-class examples. e-Learning and tutorial resources introduce cross-cutting topics. Computer workshop sessions to give practical experience of using appropriate software to develop transport models. Modelling coursework to with support tutorial sessions to enable understanding of the difficulties of applying models to real life scenarios.

Resources & Reading list

General Resources

Software requirements PTV Vissim.

Internet Resources

Datasets - • A range of transport-related geographic datasets obtained as open data or via existing University license (e.g. Digimap).

UK National Planning Policy Framework.

Assessment strategy

External repeat - Assessment method is Equivalent Coursework and January exam. Internal repeat - Assessment method is Coursework and January exam

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External