The aim of this course is twofold. Firstly, it aims to provide an introduction to models for simulating and forecasting trends in road transport, primarily in urban areas where the main congestion problems arise. Secondly, it aims to examine the environmental impacts of these traffic flows in terms of congestion, air pollution, noise emissions and accidents. The aim is to be able to quantify these consequences in their appropriate units, as well as in monetary terms.
The course covers three main areas: traffic assignment models; explanatory factors and transport demand forecasting; and the environmental impacts and external costs of transport. It also addresses corporate travel plans and various issues related to sustainable mobility.
Part I. Modelling road transport
1. Modelling the equilibrium assignment problem.
2. Solving the equilibrium assignment problem.
Part II. Factors explaining demand
3. Estimating passenger travel demand.
4. Estimating the origin-destination matrix for passenger transport.
Part III. Environmental Externalities of Transport
5. Environmental impacts: pollution, noise, congestion and road safety.
6. Methods for assessing the external costs of transport.
Part IV. Company Travel Plans
7. Company travel plans
Part V. Case Studies
8. Some points for consideration.
Online sessions via Teams
Two-hour final exam consisting of exercises, with a handout and a calculator permitted.
[1] ORTUZAR, Juan and Luis WILLUMSEN, Modelling Transport, John Wiley, New York, 1994.
[2] REYNAUD, Christian, Transport and the Environment in the Mediterranean, Economica, Paris, 1996.
[3] SHEFFI, Yosef, Urban Transportation Networks: Equilibrium Analysis with Mathematical Programming Methods, Prentice-Hall, New Jersey, 1985.
| Training | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Master in Sustainable Economics and Management | 1 | 3 | No |