Newcastle University

Courses in Transport Modelling

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The course provides a thorough grounding in the techniques used by transport planners for travel demand forecasting and the theory underlying them. Upon completion, delegates will have an understanding of the key components of the travel demand modelling and forecasting process.

The course covers a number of relevant themes in the context of the four-step planning model. The theory underlying the four-step planning model is studied in detail by a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, hands-on computer training sessions, and presentations. Several travel demand forecasting related case studies from the region are incorporated to demonstrate the link between theory and practice.

Upon completion of the course, delegates will have:

• an understanding of transport planning and forecasting strategies;
• an awareness of the problem solving/decision making techniques widely used in the transport sector.

The course will help delegates to develop:

• advanced methodological skills related to transport demand modelling and forecasting;
• analytical, research and presentation skills;
• the ability to work in a team.

Course Outline

• Evolution of transport planning;
• Objectives and philosophy;
• The four-step transportation planning model;
• Trip-end forecasting;
• Trip distribution forecasting;
• Discrete choice models;
• Mode choice forecasting;
• Traffic assignment;
• The strengths and weaknesses of the four-step transportation planning model;
• Practical applications of the four-step transportation planning model using a case study from the North East of England.

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