Mobility modelling for Namur and Eupen
20124
From 2022 to 2023
ISSeP conducted an intelligent traffic dynamics study to evaluate the impact of mobility measures on traffic flows and air quality. TML developed a four-step traffic model for the cities involved that can calculate future mobility scenarios and determine pollutant emissions from traffic at high resolution.
As part of the ENVIeS plan (the Walloon Government's Environment and Health Plan), the Air Quality Cell of the ISSeP (Institut Scientifique de Service Public) in Namur and Eupen carried out an Intelligent Traffic Dynamics Study (EDIT). This study aimed to evaluate the impact of mobility measures and spatial developments on traffic flows, and subsequently air quality.
In the mobility part of the project, TML developed a four-step traffic model for both cities to estimate multimodal traffic flows. A four-step model consists of a production/attraction model, distribution model, mode choice model, and allocation model. The modelling also included park and ride locations and a network allocation of bicycle traffic. Besides developing both traffic models, TML calculated a number of mobility scenarios and supported ISSeP in applying both models during the EDIT study.
With these traffic models, it is possible to calculate and evaluate future mobility scenarios, e.g., mobility plan adjustments, public transport supply adjustments, construction of park-and-ride sites, expansion of pedestrian areas, urban developments, transition to zone 30, etc. The modelled traffic flows also allow very high-resolution determination of traffic pollutant emissions for air quality evaluations.
As part of the ENVIeS plan (the Walloon Government's Environment and Health Plan), the Air Quality Cell of the ISSeP (Institut Scientifique de Service Public) in Namur and Eupen carried out an Intelligent Traffic Dynamics Study (EDIT). This study aimed to evaluate the impact of mobility measures and spatial developments on traffic flows, and subsequently air quality.
In the mobility part of the project, TML developed a four-step traffic model for both cities to estimate multimodal traffic flows. A four-step model consists of a production/attraction model, distribution model, mode choice model, and allocation model. The modelling also included park and ride locations and a network allocation of bicycle traffic. Besides developing both traffic models, TML calculated a number of mobility scenarios and supported ISSeP in applying both models during the EDIT study.
With these traffic models, it is possible to calculate and evaluate future mobility scenarios, e.g., mobility plan adjustments, public transport supply adjustments, construction of park-and-ride sites, expansion of pedestrian areas, urban developments, transition to zone 30, etc. The modelled traffic flows also allow very high-resolution determination of traffic pollutant emissions for air quality evaluations.
