Course Descriptions

Objective:  Introduces users to VISSIM for traffic engineering applications

Topics:

• Understanding the basics of simulation
• Developing VISSIM networks
• Programming fixed time & actuated controllers with RBC
• Modeling unsignalized  control through conflict areas and priority rules
• Modeling basic transit operations
• Collecting output
• Creating 3D animations and AVIs
• Basic Freeway Setup
• Driver behavior model calibration
• Import/Export interface with VISUM and other traffic software platforms

Objective: Develop skills for advanced VISSIM analysis

 Topics:

• Ring Barrier Controller (RBC) Basic and Advanced Timing
• RBC Railroad Preemption*
• Programming VAP*
• Overview
• Dynamic Routing
• Public Transport (PT) Telegrams
• Signal Control/Detector Record Files
• Trace Commands
• Controller Communications
• Introduction to VisVAP*
• Signal Controller Evaluation Files

For users who have at least basic knowledge or first-hand experience in VISSIM. *Topics only available to VISSIM license levels V3 and V4 users.

Objective: Develop skills for advanced VISSIM analysis

Topics:

• Creating 3D objects using VISSIM 3D Modeler**
• Roundabouts
• Coding Single and Multi-lane Rounadbouts
• Calibration
• Design Analysis
• Advanced Freeway Modeling Techniques
• Dynamic Routing and Speed Control*
• Weaving Sections
• Ramp Metering
• HOV, HOT Exclusive Lanes
• Output
• Curbside Modeling
• Curbside Parking Functionality
• Parking Space Assignment
• Application

For users who have at least basic knowledge or first-hand experience in VISSIM. *Topics only available to VISSIM license level V4 users.
**Topics only available to VISSIM license level V3 and V4 users.

Objective: Develop skills for advanced VISSIM analysis for public transport features

 Topics:

• Transit Stops & Lines
• Passenger Model
• Transit Signal Priority      
• Ring Barrier Controller TSP
• Public Transport (PT) Telegrams
• Bus Rapid Transit Examples
• Light Rail Transit Examples
• Transit Output

For users who have at least basic knowledge or first-hand experience in VISSIM. All topics require VISSIM license level V4.

Objective: Learn to use the combination of both VISUM and VISSIM for corridor studies and large-scale-simulation projects.

 Topics:

• VISUM Intersection editing
• VISUM Sub-area analysis
• TFlowFuzzy matrix calibration
• Data exchange between VISUM and VISSIM
• VISSIM dynamic assignment
• Principles and Setup
• Calibration and Results
• Post Assignment Analysis

For users who have at least basic knowledge or first hand experience in both VISUM and VISSIM.

Objective: Introduce the VISSIM user to the COM interface and develop the skills to apply VISSIM for advanced modeling tasks.

Topics:

• Understanding the COM Interface
• VBA Examples
• VB Scripting
• Python/Custom Examples

For users who have advanced knowledge of VISSIM.

Objective: Learn the principles of VISUM for use in planning and traffic engineering.

Topics:

• Principles of use
• Importing data from GIS and other sources
• Highway network editing
• Transit network editing
• Graphical display and map creation
• Data management
• Assignment
• Network performance analysis
• Subarea analysis
• Matrix processing
• Basics of four-stage modeling
• Matrix calibration with TFlowFuzzy
• Basic COM Scripting

Topics:

• Four Step: Overview, Demand Objects, Zones
• Four Step: Four-Steps, Feedback
• Transit: Networks
• Transit: Assignment

Topics:

• Four Step: Overview, Demand Objects, Zones
• Four Step: Four-Steps, Feedback, Results Analysis
• Python and VISUM: Basics
• Python and VISUM: Special
• Matrix Manipulation
• Custom Users Interfaces

Objective: Learn the principles of TRAFFIX for use traffic impact Analysis.

Course updated for the new TRAFFIX 11.0 with new methodologies for HCM 2010, ICU, Circular 212, Santa Clara VTA defaults, new Ring Barrier Controller, signal warrants analysis, and user interface enhancements.

• Networking coding and data entry
• Ring Barrier and Stage Based Controllers
• Methodologies: HCM 2010, HCM 2000, ICU, Circular 212, TRL/Kimber
• Trip generation and distribution 
• Path generator and editor
• Graphical display of results
• Analysis reports
• Signal Warrants Analysis
• VISSIM Simulation