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Traffic Engineering
Verkehrssteuerung
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:48:12
Abstract
The module provides an introduction to road traffic engineering. After a thematic classification of traffic control systems, the fundamentals of traffic flow theory are taught.
Objective
- capacity analysis of roads - capacity analysis of non-signalized intersections -- Introduction to traffic signal systems and control methods - Fixed time signal program calculation and simulation with PTV Vissim - Modeling of highway control - Practical at-home exercise with PTV Vissim
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- WBZ , NDS
- Frequency
- Every two years
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Verkehrssteuerung
Blockkurs
Vorlesung: 09:00 - 13:00 Uhr
Übungen: 14:00 - 17:00 Uhr
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35 h semesterly |
Offered In
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MAS in Future Transport Systems (Four-semester, part-time MAS programme. Start of the next course: Spring Semester 2023. More Information at: )
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DAS in Transport Engineering (Starts every second Autumn Semester. Next start: HS21 Duration: Two years.)
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