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Introduction to Traffic Simulation

and the CORSIM Model

 

Objective:

To acquaint the participants with the concept traffic simulation and its application to traffic analysis.  Specifically, the course will discuss the CORSIM model, which includes TRAF-NETSIM and FRESIM, and the TSIS simulation environment.  The course places emphasis on the application of these models to real traffic engineering problems. Five workshops are included.

Topics Covered:

  • Defining Traffic Simulation
  • Simulation vs. The Highway Capacity Manual
  • Understanding Stochatic Models
  • Evolution of Traffic Simulation
  • Models Available
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of Simulation and Specific Models
  • The TRAF Family of Models
  • The Traffic Simulation Integrated System (TSIS) Version 5.1
  • Using TRAFED
  • CORSIM
  • TRAFVU
  • Data Requirements and Data Collection Techniques
  • Defining the Highway Network (link-node diagrams)
  • Model Execution
  • Output Interpretation
  • Model calibration techniques
  • Understanding Measures of Effectiveness
  • Animation and its use in Public Hearings
  • Traffic Analyses: before and after
  • Signal Optimization Models
  • Model Availability

Who Should Attend:

This 2-3 day seminar is intended for local transportation officials, highway and traffic engineers, involved with the planning and design of highway facilities. An optional third day includes a hands-on workshop, where participants apply the models learned.

Instructor:

The seminar is be taught by Juan M. Morales, P.E., President of J.M. Morales & Associates, P.C. During his 26 year career, Mr. Morales has developed and presented several courses on transportation engineering, planning and safety issues worldwide. Prior to starting his transportation engineering consulting firm in 1995, Mr. Morales served as director of technical programs for the Institute of Transportation Engineers, including directing ITE's Educational Foundation. Prior to joining ITE, Mr. Morales worked as a traffic and research engineer for the Federal Highway Administration in McLean, VA, where he was actively involved in traffic control, highway safety, congestion management, and simulation. Mr. Morales holds a M.S.C.E. degree from the Georgia Tech. He is a registered professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia and ITE member. Mr. Morales is a certified instructor for the National Highway Institute (NHI) and the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA).