HANDBOOK OF COMPUTER MODELS FOR TRAFFIC OPERATIONS ANALYSIS

Abstract

This document provides a general explanation of computer modeling concepts, discusses some of the practical considerations in selecting computer models for traffic operations analysis in urban areas, and describes ten (10) of the more practical computer models. These include: 1-SOAP (Intersection Signal Optimization Model); 2-TEXAS (Intersection Simulation Model); 3-PASSER II (80) (Arterial Signal Optimization Model); 4-PASSER III (Diamond Interchange Signal Optimization Model); 5-SUB (Arterial Bus Simulation Model); 6-TRANSYT-7F (Arterial Network Signal Optimization Model); 7-SIGOP III (Network Signal Optimization Model); 8-NETSIM (Arterial Network Simulation Model); 9-PRIFRE (Freeway Simulation Model); 10-PREQ3CP (Freeway Optimization Model). Each model is presented with a discussion of model use, input requirements, significant computational algorithms, output reports, and example applications. (FHWA)