1. Traffic Simulation Model Theory and Application Introduction and Overview Course Instructors: Mark Hallenbeck, Director, UW TRAC Tony Woody, P.E., CH2M HILL Offered By: University of Washington TRANSPEED November 12-13, 2008

2. Welcome to Traffic Simulation! Exciting Field! Many Rewards that were not traditionally available Advanced Analysis of complex transportation systems Visual Benefits, 3D Modeling Gained Popularity in last 5-10 years New Tools have greatly improved

3. What is this course all about? Overview of microscopic traffic simulation models Similarities and Differences between Simulation and other models Basic Principles of Simulation Traffic Simulation Theory Base Model Development Calibration & Validation Evaluation of Output Lab Applications of Traffic Simulation Models Freeway Models Arterial Models, Transit Models, etc. Managing Traffic Simulation Projects

4. Who is this Class For? Traffic Engineers Transportation Planners Design Engineers Transportation Project Managers Public Policy [Employees]

5. What Will you Learn from this class? When traffic simulation models are appropriate When Traffic Simulation modeling is valuable How Simulation models fit in with other transportation supply and demand models Basic Theory of Traffic Simulation Models Data Requirements Calibration & Validation of Simulation Models Evaluation Model Output Successful Management of Traffic Simulation Modeling projects

6. Course Contents Overview of Transportation Modeling Principles of Traffic Simulation Development of Traffic Simulation Models Evaluating Simulation Output Calibration & Validation of Traffic Simulation Models Alternatives Analysis and Forecasts Management of Transportation Modeling Projects Applications of Simulation Models Hands-On Activities using VISSIM software

7. Course Instructors Mark Hallenbeck, TRAC Tony Woody, P.E., CH2M HILL

8. Self-Introductions Who are you? Where do you work? What do you do? Do you have experience with traffic simulation?

9. Important Information Cell Phones Restroom Locations Lunch Arrangements Emergency Information