Design of the City Logistics Simulation Model Using PTV VISSIM Software

Abstract

Transport modelling and simulation have an irreplaceable role in transport infrastructure planning and in city logistics. Designing road networks and crossroads, analyzing traffic situations to eliminate congestion, reducing vehicle delays and increasing road safety are the subject of many scientific work. Most of them are based on the creation and analysis of microscopic models. PTV VISSIM microscopic traffic flow modelling software is mainly used to model traffic flows of a selected agglomeration to achieve a sustainable urban traffic system and a sustainable city logistics. It is possible with PTV VISSIM software to explore new management tools for logistics planning suitable for achieving the concept of the sustainable city logistics. PTV VISSIM software allows to simulate real city traffic, design efficient traffic management strategies, and test different constructions of all types of intersections. The aim of this paper is to design of the simulation model using PTV VISSIM software in the context of traffic infrastructure planning in a particular area of a significant intersection in the city of Pardubice in the Czech Republic. The possible impacts of the rebuilding of the intersection and the impact of these measures on road traffic flow in city logistics in the surrounding area will be discussed.