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Research

 

The group is specialised in the development and deployment of mathematical models that can be used to analyse transport system related problems. The scope of the models varies from short-term microscopic simulation models used to analyse the impact of dynamic traffic management measures, to long-term macroscopic planning models used to describe the mutual relationship between the quality of infrastructure and activity patterns.

Theses

Our Master Student Theses

 

 

In the research programme of the group four main areas of interest can be distinguished:

  • Policy analysis and transport system analysis; analysis of relationship between quality of infrastructure and physical planning of activities.
  • Systematic design of transport networks (uni- and multimodal).
  • Intelligent transportation systems (real-time control of traffic flows using dynamic traffic management measures and traveler information systems).
  • Safety, accessibility and sustainability (environment) aspects of the transport system.

The research group participates in national and international (European) research projects.

Current research projects:

FLEXSYS

 

 

RENAISSANCE

 

 

BMW

 

 

Finished research projects:

An integrated instrument for testing of local mobilityplans for environmental quality and livability of traffic

This is a DWTC project in cooperation with:


Contact: Isaak Yperman

 

Sustainability effects of traffic management systems

This is a DWTC project in cooperation with:


Contact: Steven Logghe or Art Bleukx

 

The developement of a design technique for multimodal networks

This is an FWO project.

 

CONPASS

The CONPASS -project is funded by the European Community under the 'Competitive and Sustainable Growth ' Programme (1998-2002).

Until recently, borderlines between member states of the European Union were a clear barrier, not only in terms of culture and language, but also in terms of transport planning and marketing. With increasing European integration, borders are losing their importance and their separating effect. Nowadays, people cross borders for daily work, shopping and leisure in ever increasing numbers. However, they make most of these trips by private cars and not by public transport or other sustainable modes.

Consequently, cross-border car usage is rapidly increasing, whereas ridership in public transport stagnates. A clear reason for this is the ongoing focus in public transport on nationally designed planning, organisation and marketing strategies.

However, there are a few exceptions in a couple of dynamically developing border areas based on local initiatives. Generally, little has been done so far to assist the improvement of cross-border connections in public transport whether at national or supra-national level.

The CONPASS -project aims at exactly providing this support.

The project deals with experience-based strategies to improve cross-border local and regional passenger transport in urbanised areas. Special emphasis is given to public transport connections. A major contribution of the project is a comprehensive insight into the nature of existing border barriers throughout Europe as well as providing the necessary tools and experiences of best practice on how to overcome these barriers.

This project has its own website:

CONPASS

Contact: Jasper Knockaert