MATS
University
Goals
To develop a calibrated, validated Multi-Agent Transport Simulation model for the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality.
Issues
<p>Develop a multi-modal transportation model that captures both passenger and freight movement on public and private transport modes in the City of Cape Town Metropolitan area for the purpose of analysing policy questions and infrastructure development proposals.</p>
Tools and Methods
Agent-based simulation
Statistical analysis and data processing
Policy analysis
Complex Network Theory
Desired Majors
Industrial Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Transport Economics
Public Administration
Prep
<p>Experience in simulation modelling<br />Competence in statistical analysis and data processing/mining<br />Knowledge of multi-modal transport systems<br />Psychology of transport choice<br />Logistics management<br />Policy Analysis</p>