The Mobility Modelling Course offers you the opportunity to gain an insight into a booming sector that is essential for sustainable development and the urban planning of the future. With growing demand in the labour market, the ability to model and forecast mobility patterns has become an essential skill. This course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of transport modelling, starting with a solid introduction and progressing through the four-stage models, which are fundamental for any professional in the field. You will also explore other transport models, thereby broadening your perspectives and knowledge. Taking this course will enable you to acquire valuable skills to influence innovative mobility projects, improve transport efficiency and contribute to the well-being of communities. Thanks to its online format, you’ll have the flexibility to learn from anywhere, tailoring your learning to your own pace and needs. Join us and take the first step towards a promising career in mobility modelling.
Mobility Modelling
Architecture, construction and urban planning
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the theoretical basis of transport models in order to apply them effectively.
- Identify the stages of the four-phase model for its implementation in real-world projects.
- Analyse and evaluate different transport models in order to select the most suitable one.
- To develop skills in interpreting data and the results of mobility models.
- Apply modelling knowledge to optimise transport systems.
- Compare alternative transport models to improve decision-making.
- Integrate digital technologies and tools into mobility analysis.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO TRANSPORT MODELS
An Introduction to Transport Systems Modelling
Typical information requirements and data sources
Revealed preference surveys
Surveys of stated preferences
Other data collection exercises
TEACHING UNIT 2. 4-STAGE MODELS (PART I)
The 4-stage model
Zoning of the study area
Journey generation model
Travel Attraction Model
Zonal distribution model
TEACHING UNIT 3. 4-STAGE MODELS (PART II)
Discrete choice models.
Logit models
Modal split model
Network allocation models (I)
Network Allocation Models (II)
TEACHING UNIT 4. OTHER MODES OF TRANSPORT
Traffic microsimulation.
Road traffic emission models.
Pedestrian microsimulation
New real-time modelling techniques.
Land-use models