Table of Contents

Foreword

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Overview of the Transportation Analysis Process

3.0 Role of Traffic Analysis Tools

4.0 Categories of Traffic Analysis Tools

5.0 Challenges and Limitations in the Use of Traffic Analysis Tools

6.0 Comparison of Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) and Simulation

• 6.1 HCM Strengths and Limitations
• 6.2 Simulation Strengths and Limitations
• 6.3 Traffic Performance Measures: Differences Between HCM and Simulation
• 6.4 Strategy for Overcoming the Limitations of HCM

7.0 Criteria for Selecting the Appropriate Type of Traffic Analysis Tool

Appendix A: Traffic Analysis Tools by Category

• A.1 Sketch Planning Tools
• A.2 Travel Demand Models
• A.3 Analytical/Deterministic Tools (HCM Methodologies)
• A.4 Traffic Optimization Tools
• A.5 Macroscopic Simulation Models
• A.6 Mesoscopic Simulation Models
• A.7 Microscopic Simulation Models
• A.8 Integrated Traffic Analysis Tools

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