Creating a macroscopic 4 step transport model with VISUM

Macroscopic modelling of traffic demand is a core application of VISUM.  VISUM therefore offers all the functions needed to build a macroscopic traffic model. This three-day course will first introduce you to the various different modeling methods.  After describing all demand models available in VISUM, the course covers in detail the subjects of model segmentation, data supply, calibration and validation. The actual implementation of these subjects in VISUM is explained and participants practice with a training model. The course provides an introduction to the macroscopic demand modeling, but is also aimed at users who already have experience with macroscopic traffic models and want to deepen their knowledge.

We also offer this training course with the methods VISEM and EVA.

This course is designed for employees in traffic planning offices, authorities and transport service companies that want to build and apply traffic models.

3 days

Day 1

Model architecture

• Discussing methods (4-stage model, VISEM, EVA)
• Model segmentation (person groups, activities, means of transport,...)
• Calculation process

Definition of the model area
Data supply

• Required data and data sources (network data, behavior data and structural data)
• Data preparation and organization
• Interfaces for network data

Day 2

Creating an example for practice

Matrix processing

PrT/PuT assignments

Day 3

Calibration and validation

• Parameter calibration for choice of destination and means of transport
• Bottom-up validation of the model
• Matrix calibration

Forecast calculation with the Scenario Manager

VISUM basic training courses “Introduction to macroscopic network modelling with VISUM” and “Introduction to modelling public transport with VISUM”, you preferably have a basic knowledge of macroscopic demand modelling or project experience

1170€ plus VAT