1 254 - Transport Modeling Course

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Fosters practical experience with the concepts and approaches behind the analytical chain composed by GIS, 4-step planning and traffic models. Study conducted in Greater Boston. Students develop road and street, pedestrian and public transportation networks. The latest CTPP data, and Boston home travel survey used to understand travel behavior and calibrate model. Final project involves the design of alternative futures for the metropolitan area with different transportation and land use policies. Basic programming experience required.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: Permission of instructor

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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