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 Synchro and VISUM

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

*Topics only available to VISSIM Level III or IV users.
(For users who have at least basic knowledge or first-hand experience in VISSIM.)

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

*Topics only available to VISSIM Level IV users.
**Topics only available to VISSIM Level III or IV users.
(For users who have at least basic knowledge or first hand experience in VISSIM.)

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

All topics require VISSIM Level IV.
(For users who have at least basic knowledge or first hand experience in VISSIM.)

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.

Topics:

• Networking coding and data entry
• Trip generation and distribution
• Path generator and editor
• Graphical display of results
• Analysis reports
• VISSIM Simulation