This is a 6 credit core course for the First Year M. Tech (Transportation Systems Engineering) students
This course is running in Slot 5 and has two lectures per week
Slot 5A - Wed - 09:30 - 10:55
Slot 5B - Fri - 09:30 - 10:55
Only 60 students are allowed to register for this course
This course is also open to:
Final Year B. Tech Civil Engineering students
Completed TE-I (CE-310) and TE-II (CE-334)
Note: B. Tech students can tag it as a Department Elective if the Faculty Adviser approves
Traffic stream characteristics: Road user and vehicle characteristics, Fundamental parameters and relations, Traffic Stream Models, Modelling vehicle arrivals: Continuous distributions to model Headways and speed, Modelling vehicle arrivals: Discrete distributions to model flow and evaluation of distributions.
Traffic measurement procedures: Measurement at a Point (Volume data collection and analysis, PCU, PHF etc.), Measurement over a Short Section (Speed data collection and analysis), Measurement along a Length of Road (Density and travel time measurement and analysis), Moving Observer Method, Traffic forecasting and growth studies.
Microscopic traffic flow modelling: Car Following Models: Linear models, Car Following Models: Non-linear models, Lane Changing Models, Microscopic Traffic Simulation (Vehicle generation, model frame work, calibration and validations, statistical error analysis, applications)
Macroscopic and mesoscopic models: Traffic Flow Modelling Analogies: First order models, analysis of shock waves, Traffic Flow Modelling Analogies: Numerical implementation and higher order models, Cell transmission models, Cellular automata models: Discrete Simulation, Traffic Progression and Platoon dispersion.
Traffic Analysis and Management: Capacity and Level of Service concepts, Queuing models and applications, Basics of traffic management.
Traffic intersection control: Principles of Traffic Control and Traffic Signs, Road Markings and Channelization, Uncontrolled Intersection: Gap acceptance and capacity concepts, Uncontrolled Intersection: Capacity and LOS analysis, Traffic Rotaries and Grade Separated Intersection.
Traffic signal design: Design Principles of Traffic Signal, Evaluation of a Traffic Signal: Delay Models, Capacity and LOS Analysis of a Signalized I/S, Coordinated Traffic Signal, Vehicle Actuated Signals and Area Traffic Control.
| Type | Marks | Remarks |
| Class participation | 15.0 ± 5 | Short quizzes in class and attendance |
| Assignments (digital) | 15.0 ± 5 | Excel evaluation |
| Mid Sem | 30.0 ± 5 | Formula sheet permitted, no digital devices |
| End Sem | 40.0 ± 5 | Formula sheet permitted, no digital devices |
| Total | 100 | |
Instructions: This is an EXCEL based assignment. The dead line is Aug 17, 2025. Each question will be one file. Write the code using excel functions so that it will work for different data set also (i.e. do NOT use excel as a substitute for calculator). Using best use of excel functions and friendly layout will give better marks in evaluation. Do not share your excel files with class mates or take help from others. You are free to refer web resources on how to use excel. There will be periodic evaluation.
Verification of the relationship between time mean speed and space mean speed:
Part I. in Sheet 1. Details: Column A contains lower limit of speed (vl) and column B
contains upper limit of speed (vu), and and column C contains the frequency or flow
(qi). Fill about ten rows with hypothetical data. Compute mean speeds, and standard
deviation and then verify the relationship. Part II. in Sheet 2. Same as Part I, but the
number of rows are dynamic, speed intervals are also dynamic where the user will
give the lowest speed, highest speed, and the interval. File name (follow STRICTLY):
yourrollno-ce740-eq01.xlsx Submision Link for EQ1
Calibration of Greenshields model: Part I. in Sheet 1. Column A contains 7 to 12 space mean speeds (vs), column B contains corresponding density (k). Calibrate Greenshields model, i.e find vf and kj. Using this compute flow values (q). Part II. in Sheet 2. Same as Part I, but number of rows dynamic and a plot using the previous data the relations showing (a) k-v, (b) q-k, (c) q-v and showing the equation along with the plots. File name (follow STRICTLY): yourrollno-ce740-eq02.xlsx Submision Link for EQ2
Instructions: This is an EXCEL based assignment. The dead line is Sep 02, 2025. Each question will be one file. Write the code using excel functions so that it will work for different data set also (i.e. do NOT use excel as a substitute for calculator). Using best use of excel functions and friendly layout will give better marks in evaluation. Do not share your excel files with class mates or take help from others. You are free to refer web resources on how to use excel. There will be periodic evaluation.
Implement moving observer method in excel. Part I: Sheet 1. User input includes mo, mp, ma, ta, tw, and l for at least 5-7 samples. Compute the results and plot the fundamental diagrams. Part II. in Sheet 2. Same as Part I, but the number of rows are dynamic. File name (follow STRICTLY): yourrollno-ce740-eq03.xlsx Submision Link for EQ3
Implement GM’s car-following model in excel. Part I. in Sheet 1. Same as the one that is solved in the class. However, it should work for at least 120 seconds and should work for different values of sensitivity coefficient and initial conditions. Assume l=1, m=0. Show the graphical plot of how the speed and acceleration of the follower changes with that of the leader. Part II. Sheet 2. Same as part 1 but different combinations of alpha, l, and m. Part III. Sheet 3. Same as Part II, but will have different δt and ΔT (Part III is optional, but needed for bonus mark). Note: In lieu of excel, generic python code implemented by you is also accepted. File name (follow STRICTLY): yourrollno-ce740-eq04.xlsx Submision Link for EQ4
Instructions: This is an EXCEL based assignment. The dead line is Sep 13, 2025. Each question will be one file. Write the code using excel functions so that it will work for different data set also (i.e. do NOT use excel as a substitute for calculator). Using best use of excel functions and friendly layout will give better marks in evaluation. Do not share your excel files with class mates or take help from others. You are free to refer web resources on how to use excel. There will be periodic evaluation.
Modeling Vehicle Arrival using headway: Part I: Sheet 1. The excel sheet should take input in three columns and 7 to 15 rows. first column is the lower limit of the headway range, second column is the upper limit of the headway range, and third column is the frequency (no of observations in this range). (i) Compute the observed probabilities, and the probabilities using exponential, normal, and person type III distribution, in adjacent columns. (ii) Show these probabilities in a graph. (iii) The sheet should also contain cells which show the mean, standard deviation, and chi-square values of the observed and computed headway. Note: you can have several columns for intermediate calculations. Part II. Sheet 2. Same as part I, but should work for dynamic headway ranges to be specified by the user. File name (follow STRICTLY): yourrollno-ce740-eq05.xlsx Submision Link for EQ5
Generating Headway Following Exponential Distribution. Part I. Sheet 1. Input: the flow rate in vehicles per hour. Generate about ten thousand headways. Show the probabilities of the generated headway and the expected headway in a graphical form. Part II. Sheet 2. Using the headways generated, fit probability distribution and the sheet should be similar to Sheet 2 of the EQ5 (you can re-use this sheet). File name (follow STRICTLY): yourrollno-ce740-q06.xlsx Submision Link for EQ6
0. L00-2021-07-26 General Introduction
Video 300 MB and Audio 45 MB (48 mts)
L01-2021-07-29 Fundamental Parameters of Traffic Flow
Video 121 MB and Audio 42 MB (44 mts)
Lecture note is here
L02-2021-07-29 Fundamental Relations of Traffic Flow
Video 61 MB and Audio 24 MB (26 mts)
Lecture note is here
L03-2021-08-02 Traffic Stream Models Part I
Video 106 MB and Audio 34 MB (36 mts)
Lecture note is here
L04-2021-08-02 Traffic Stream Models Part II
Video 156 MB and Audio 46 MB (49 mts)
Lecture note is same as above.
L05-2021-08-05 Traffic Stream Models Part III
Video 92 MB and Audio 29 MB (30 mts)
Lecture note is same as above.
L06-2021-08-05 Modeling Vehicle Arrival Part I
Video 73 MB and Audio 19 MB (21 mts)
Lecture note is here
L07-2021-08-09 Modeling Vehicle Arrival Part II
Video 156 MB and Audio 40 MB (42 mts)
Lecture note is same as above.
L08-2021-08-09 Modeling Vehicle Arrival Part III
Video 56 MB and Audio 17 MB (18 mts)
Lecture note is same as above.
L09-2021-08-12 Modeling Vehicle Arrival Part IV
Video 143 MB and Audio 35 MB (38 mts)
Lecture note is same as above.
L10-2021-08-12 Modeling Vehicle Arrival Part V
Video 89 MB and Audio 29 MB (31 mts)
Lecture note is same as above.
L11-2021-08-16 Modeling Vehicle Arrival Part VI
Video 64 MB and Audio 30 MB (32 mts)
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L12-2021-08-16 Modeling Vehicle Arrival Part VII
Video 70 MB and Audio 26 MB (28 mts)
Lecture note is same as above.
L13-2021-08-23 Modeling Vehicle Arrival Part VIII
Video 177 MB and Audio 48 MB (51 mts)
Lecture note is same as above.
L14-2021-08-26 Modeling Vehicle Arrival Part IX
Video 152 MB and Audio 40 MB (44 mts)
Lecture note is same as above.
L15-2021-08-26 Traffic Measurements: Measurements at a point - I
Video 46 MB and Audio 17 MB (18 mts)
Lecture note is here Class note is here
L16-2021-08-30 Traffic Measurements: Measurements at a point - II
Video 66 MB and Audio 26 MB (27 mts)
Lecture note same as above Class note is same as above
L17-2021-08-30 Traffic Measurements: Measurements at a short section
Video 48 MB and Audio 22 MB (23 mts)
Lecture note is here Class note is here
L18-2021-09-02 Traffic Measurements: Measurements along the length of a road
Video 127 MB and Audio 39 MB (42 mts)
Lecture note is here Class note is here
L19-2021-09-02 Traffic Measurements: Moving Observer Method
Video 90 MB and Audio 30 MB (32 mts)
Lecture note is here
L20-2021-09-06 Car Following Models - I
Video 90 MB and Audio 36 MB (39 mts)
Lecture note is here
L21-2021-09-06 Car Following Models - II
Video 90 MB and Audio 34 MB (36 mts)
Lecture note is same as above
L22-2021-09-09 Lane Changing Models - I and Simulation
Video 147 MB and Audio 36 MB (38 mts)
Lecture notes are here and here
L23-2021-09-06 Lane Changing Models - II
Video 278 MB and Audio 55 MB (59 mts)
Lecture note is same as above
L24-2021-09-20 Intersection Control - I
Video 119 MB and Audio 36 MB (38 mts)
Lecture note is here Presentation in pdf here
L25-2021-09-20 Intersection Control - II
Video 123 MB and Audio 30 MB (32 mts)
Lecture note is same as above
L26-2021-09-23 Traffic Signs
Video 129 MB and Audio 43 MB (46 mts)
Lecture note is here Presentation in pdf here
L27-2021-09-23 Road Markings
Video 69 MB and Audio 22 MB (23 mts)
Lecture note is here Presentation in pdf here
L28-2021-09-27 Channelization
Video 109 MB and Audio 50 MB (53 mts)
Lecturenote is here Presentation in pdf is here
L29-2021-09-30 Traffic Rotaries
Video 135 MB and Audio 43 MB (46 mts)
Lecture note is here
L30-2021-09-30 Traffic Signal Design - I
Video 61 MB and Audio 21 MB (22 mts)
Lecture note is here
Traffic signal design lectures of 2020
Part A (95 MB, 45 mts)
Part B (127 MB, 52 mts)
Part C (120 MB, 50 mts)
Part D (106 MB, first 27 out of 52 mts)
L31-2021-10-04 Traffic Signal Design - II
Video 121 MB and Audio 35 MB (38 mts)
Lecture notes are same as above
L32-2021-10-04 Traffic Signal Design - III
Video 121 MB and Audio 31 MB (32 mts)
Lecture notes are same as above
L33-2021-10-07 Traffic Signal Design - IV
Video 158 MB and Audio 38 MB (41 mts)
Lecture notes are same as above
L34-2021-10-07 Traffic Signal Design - V
Video 104 MB and Audio 27 MB (29 mts)
Lecture notes are same as above
L35-2021-10-11 Delay Models - I
Video 109 MB and Audio 34 MB (37 mts)
Lecture notes are available here
L36-2021-10-11 Delay Models - I
Video 123 MB and Audio 32 MB (35 mts)
Lecture notes are available here
L37-2021-10-14 Coordinated Signals - I
Video 162 MB and Audio 41 MB (44 mts)
Lecture notes are available here
L38-2021-10-14 Coordinated Signals - II
Video 93 MB and Audio 23 MB (24 mts)
Lecture notes are available here
L39-2021-10-18 Vehicle Actuated Signals
Video 112 MB and Audio 37 MB (40 mts)
Lecture notes are available here
L40-2021-10-18 Area Traffic Control
Video 84 MB and Audio 29 MB (31 mts)
Lecture notes are available here
L41-2021-10-21 Capacity and Level of Service - I
Video 115 MB and Audio 40 MB (43 mts)
Lecture notes are available here
L42-2021-10-21 Capacity and Level of Service - II
Video 89 MB and Audio 23 MB (24 mts)
Lecture notes are available here
L43-2021-10-25 Macroscopic Traffic Flow Modeling - I
Video 170 MB and Audio 47 MB (51 mts)
Lecture notes are available here
L44-2021-10-25 Macroscopic Traffic Flow Modeling - II
Video 73 MB and Audio 18 MB (19 mts)
Lecture notes are available here
L45-2021-10-28 Macroscopic Traffic Flow Modeling - III
Video 158 MB and Audio 39 MB (42 mts)
Lecture notes are available here
L46-2021-10-28 Macroscopic Traffic Flow Modeling - IV
Video 186 MB and Audio 21 MB (22 mts)
Lecture notes are available here
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