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Transport modelling and traffic flow simulation 

Computerised transport models are important tools for estimating traffic and its environmental effects. Traffic flow simulations can be used to optimise traffic flows and capacity.

Validation of road projects

When planning changes in the road network or construction of new roads it is important to be able to validate the consequences in advance.

Assessment of traffic effects

COWI calculates traffic effects as well as the economic and environmental effects of infrastructure projects.

We assess the effects of relocating workplaces and housing, traffic congestion and separate environmental effects. And we set up models for traffic flow simulation where - in a controlled environment - we can verify whether vehicle flow is optimal.

Our models

We use several computer-based transport models, including VISUM, VISSIM, TRIPS and EMME/2, which comprise models for both individual and public transport. The models include a graphic interface, allowing us to present input and results in a user-friendly manner.