Directions and Benefits of Using Traffic Modelling Software in the Urban Public Transport

Abstract

The swelling of urbanised areas and separation of areas functions related to housing and at the same time commercial and recreational functions concentration - are the main factors increasing mobility of cities residents and average distance of travelling. Therefore, the transport factor is becoming the main determinant conditioning the development potential of large cities and the quality of life in the city. The public sector, which is responsible for meeting the essential social needs should effectively use available resources and strive for high quality services fulfilling social expectations. It requires using professional tools, especially computer software, which becomes more and more powerful. From this point of view, current and long-term transport offer managing is one of those areas which are essential. Therefore, the article presents costs and benefits of using by public urban transport organisers professional software for traffic modelling and demand forecasting. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2013.