TRANSYT13 Computer Workshop (a two day course)

Overview

The course is aimed at those whose work involves co-ordination of traffic signals and would like to learn the methodology behind TRANSYT13 as a tool for modelling networks. The course will also be particularly useful for persons who either have to prepare, or have to check TRANSYT13 traffic impact submissions involving networks of linked traffic signal schemes. No prior knowledge of TRANSYT is required.

Prerequisites

Attendance at the JCT course "An Introduction to Traffic Signals", or equivalent basic signal terminology knowledge is desirable.

Accreditation

The number of CET days will be allocated by the supervising civil engineer of each attendee. The course duration is two days. The course has an IHE accreditation of two days.

Course content

The course provides a 2-day 'hands-on' workshop teaching the use, interpretation and application of the TRL TRANSYT13 program to model linked signal networks. Comprehensive workshop notes are provided that act as a self tutor/reminder following the course. A memory stick is supplied that provides worked copies of all the course examples, useful utility files and relevant publications. The following topics will be covered.

Day 1:

• TRANSYT Program Overview:
  • What's New.
  • Input Data Requirements.
  • The Transyt Model and Optimiser.
  • TRANSYT Output.

• TRANSYT Data Input:
  • How to use Data Outline & Grids, Create and Assemble Nodes and Links.
  • How to Connect Nodes and Links and Enter Link Data.
  • How to Add Signal Data
  • How to Use Link Texts and the TRANSYT 12 -Type Card Viewer to aid input data checking.
  • How to Request Graphs, Run Transyt, View Results.
  • How to Use Cyop to get Optimum Network Cycle Time.
  • How to address block-back queues using the Excess Queue Limit tool.
  • How to Model Pedestrian Facilities and Fixed Times.

Day 2:

• Transyt Special Features:
  • The TRANSYT Output including Queue and Cyclic Profile Graphs.
  • Model Calibration and Validation.
  • How to model Giveway Junctions.
  • How to model Opposed Right-Turners.
  • How to model Flares and 2 to 1 Exit Merges (Funnels).
  • What are Shared Stoplines?
  • How to use Shared Stoplines to model Bus Priority.
  • The TRANSYT Routes Facility.
  • The TRANSYT CTM Model – an example of its use.