Transport Modelling

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

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

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

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

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

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

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
• Critically evaluate comparative transport options
• Analyse the results from transport models
• Create models to represent a range of transport situations

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

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