Training on Advanced Transportation Engineering and Traffic Simulation with VISSIM

Module 1: Advanced Traffic Flow Theory

• Microscopic and macroscopic traffic models

• Highway capacity and level of service analysis

• Case Study: Traffic bottleneck analysis on an urban corridor

• Practical: Compute traffic flow and density for a sample network

Module 2: Traffic Data Collection and Analysis

• Vehicle counts, turning movements, and speed data

• Origin-destination surveys

• Case Study: Traffic data assessment for a major junction

• Practical: Analyze real-world traffic datasets

Module 3: Introduction to VISSIM Simulation

• VISSIM interface and modeling basics

• Network creation and vehicle behavior parameters

• Case Study: Basic simulation of an arterial road

• Practical: Build a simple traffic network in VISSIM

Module 4: Signalized and Unsignalized Intersections

• Traffic signal timing and coordination

• Roundabout and stop-controlled intersection modeling

• Case Study: Intersection performance evaluation

• Practical: Simulate signalized intersection with VISSIM

Module 5: Highway and Freeway Simulation

• Modeling multi-lane highways and ramp systems

• Lane-changing behavior and congestion analysis

• Case Study: Highway traffic simulation for peak hours

• Practical: Build freeway section and analyze performance

Module 6: Pedestrian and Public Transport Modeling

• Pedestrian flow dynamics

• Integration of buses, trams, and other modes

• Case Study: Multimodal corridor performance assessment

• Practical: Include pedestrian and bus operations in simulation

Module 7: Calibration and Validation of Models

• Using observed data for calibration

• Validation techniques for simulation accuracy

• Case Study: Validated traffic simulation for an urban network

• Practical: Calibrate and validate a VISSIM model

Module 8: Traffic Management and Optimization

• Scenario testing for traffic management measures

• Optimization of signal timings and network capacity

• Case Study: Implementing traffic management strategies

• Practical: Test and optimize traffic signal plans

Module 9: Safety and Performance Assessment

• Identifying conflict points and safety analysis

• Evaluating Level of Service and delay

• Case Study: Safety assessment using simulation outputs

• Practical: Analyze network performance and safety indicators

Module 10: Advanced Applications and Capstone Project

• Scenario modeling: construction, events, and incidents

• Integration with GIS and other transportation software

• Capstone: Develop and present a complete traffic simulation for a real-world project