Introduction

Increasing levels of traffic congestion, the complexity of transportation services and regulations and the introduction of innovative technologies necessitate the application of advanced modelling and simulation tools. Applications include long range planning, design and operations. The tools used by transportation researchers and professionals for demand analysis and network assignment have been extended to include more realistic behavioural representations and dynamic settings. The course is intended to present these advances in the modelling and simulation tools of:

• Networks

• Demand

• Traffic assignment

• Transit systems

• Freight systems

Who should attend?

The course is designed for professionals (from industry, government and academia) interested in planning, design and management of transportation networks. Knowledge of basic transportation analysis tools and mathematical modelling methods is required.

Important dates

April 18, 2008:        deadline for fellowships applications

May 16, 2008:        deadline for late registration

May 26-30, 2008:    course