Transport Modelling

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

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

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

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

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

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:

• Time management and independent learning
• Evaluate modelling results
• 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.Strategic Transport Models

c.Transport Datasets and Applications

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.

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.