Basic Traffic Flow Theory and Transport Analysis

Theories and terminology for analyses in traffic management, traffic safety and transport demand.

Introduction to transport demand calculations, including all modes and purposes.

Calculations and analyses of traffic management and traffic safety in the road system.

This is a basic course on which following road and transport related courses build.

Knowledge

The students should know:

• Four step method for transport demand model
• Traffic flow theory
• Principles of traffic management, including signal controls
• Traffic safety and risk connected with road transport
• Extent reasons and impacts of traffic accidents

Skills

The students would be able to:

• Carry out basic transport demand calculation
• Carry out capacity calculations for traffic on road stretches and intersection
• Create phase plans in signal controlled intersections
• Analyze accident places and choice of measures to increase traffic safety

General competence

The students can:

• Use spreadsheet (Excel)
• Interpret relevant information from different data sources and relevant analyses
• Present and document analyses and evaluations in a clear and structured way

Lectures and assignments.

Compulsory assignments.

Information about the Curriculum will be given when the course starts.