Road Traffic & Environment Management

From Simulation to Sustainable Operation

Traffic congestion and emissions remain harmful by-products of vehicle ownership which policy makers, traffic planners & network managers can mitigate through a range of instruments.

Traffic simulation provides a powerful means through which planners can forecast and manage congestion by accurately simulating the interaction of all vehicles and pedestrians – from a macroscopic to a microscopic level – as well as anticipate likely impacts of new developments. However, traffic prediction modelling is a vast domain in which a wide range of models suited for specific purposes exist. Moreover, the development of new forms of mobility, including shared mobility and micromobility, require planners to stay on top of this fast-moving discipline.

In parallel, the deployment of connected vehicles and next generation traffic management solutions are giving rise to new technological enablers, collectively designated as Cooperative ITS (C-ITS), that allow the effective exchange of data through wireless communication technologies between components and actors of the transport system, between vehicles and infrastructure (vehicle-to-infrastructure or V2I). C‐ITS services are key to addressing increased road traffic congestion by enabling new mobility services that contribute to the achievement of emissions reductions.

Format

The lectures will be taught over a two-week period with live 2-hour on-line sessions held Monday through Thursday. Upon completion of the training program, the IRF will administer an on-line knowledge test. Participants with a score of 80% of the exam will be awarded with a certificate verifying their successful completion of the course.

Why Online?

• Earn 16 Professional Development Hours
• Expert training by professionals for Professionals: access IRF’s unique curriculum and lectures developed by world-class specialists
• Accelerated learning processes: get up to speed and gain new insights in less time and with no travel constraints
• Full access to learning materials and session recordings
• Small classrooms & scheduled One-on-One sessions with instructors
• Self-paced options available
• Interactive group projects and case studies
• Receive IRF Certification

Learning Objectives

• Understand the theory and techniques behind traffic forecasts & road demand estimates
• Leverage simulation tools to optimize urban traffic flows
• Gain an understanding on how to benefit from ITS solutions in reducing emissions and mitigating environmental impact of road transport,
• Anticipate emerging opportunities to deploy Cooperative ITS for safer, smarter and greener road transport,
• Learn the best practices from European case studies with focus on cities,
• Acquire the knowledge to identify the most effective ITS solutions and C-ITS services according to operational needs.

Target Audience

• National Road & Transport Agency Executives
• Highway Engineers and Managers
• Urban Planners
• Transportation Consultants
• Environmental Managers

The lectures will be taught over a two-week period with live 2-hour on-line sessions held Monday through Thursday.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays (09:00 AM– 11:00 AM US EDT / 14:00-16:00 GMT)

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Computer Requirements

Operating System
Windows 7 - Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks), macOS Catalina (10.15), Linux, Google Chrome OS, Android OS 5 (Lollipop) - Android 9 (Pie), iOS 10 - iOS 12, Windows Phone 8+, Windows 8RT+

Web browser
Google Chrome (most recent 2 versions)
Mozilla Firefox (most recent 2 versions)
Internet Explorer v11 (with Adobe Flash if running Windows 7)
Apple Safari (most recent 2 versions)
Microsoft Edge (most recent 2 versions)

Internet connection
1 Mbps or better (broadband recommended)

Hardware
2GB of RAM (minimum), 4GB or more of RAM (recommended)
Microphone and speakers (USB headset recommended)