The objective of the course is to introduce students to the basic concepts of traffic engineering through the basic traffic quantities and their relationships, and the relevant traffic data collection methods. Furthermore, the course presents the methodology for the operational assessment of road segments and junctions with traffic signals. Last, the principles of traffic simulation are also presented.
Introduction in the field of traffic engineering
Fundamental diagrams of traffic flow
Traffic flow theory and capacity
Principles and design of traffic signaling programs
Operational performance of road segments: rural two-lane roads, rural multilane roads, freeways
Traffic simulation principles and models
- Teacher: Ιωάννα Σπυροπούλου
ECTS : 5
Language : el
Learning Outcomes : Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have acquired the following skills: • Knows the concepts and relationships between basic traffic quantities, and can distinguish which quantities are necessary for presenting traffic conditions and select the appropriate data collection method for each quantity • Designs signalized intersections • Analyzes and calculates the level of service of signalized intersections and interurban road sections • Organizes field measurements for solving traffic problems • Compares and evaluates different traffic solutions at signalized intersections or special interurban road elements (weaving, entrance/exit ramps on highways) • Organizes and creates traffic simulation scenarios for solving and evaluating traffic solutions • Has knowledge of road safety issues and applies design arrangements for more efficient and safer operation of intersections • Recognizes basic issues related to intelligent transport systems.