MATSim Tutorial @Tongji University, Shanghai, China
The MATSim Tutorial is an excellent opportunity for everyone to get started with MATSim or expand one's knowledge: you will learn about the core principles of agent-based transport modeling, explore the software architecture of MATSim and engage in the modeling of transport demand and supply through practical examples. In addition, you will learn how to use state-of-the are visualization tools for interactive analysis of MATSim output.
When and where
The MATSim Tutorial will be held on July 14 and 15 in Shanghai as a two day intensive course. It is organized by ETH Zürich and takes place at Tongji University.
The tutorial will take place in Zonghe Building, Room 404, Tongji University.
Program
Thursday, July 14
08:30 - 10:30: Agent-based models in transportation: some background (Theory)
10:30 - 11:00: Tea/Coffee break
13:00 - 14:00: Lunch
14:00 - 16:00: Hands on: First MATSim run, Visualization with VIA (Practice)
16:00 - 16:30: Tea/Coffee break
16:30 - 18:30: Demand relaxation and configuration with MATSim (Practice)
19:00 - onwards: Dinner @ TBD
Friday, July 15
08:00 - 08:30: Setup
08:30 - 10:30: Cost/Utility/Scoring Function (Theory)
10:30 - 11:00: Tea/Coffee break
11:00 - 13:00: Supply
13:00 - 14:00: Lunch
14:00 - 16:00: Demand modeling (Practice)
16:00 - 16:30: Tea/Coffee break
16:30 - 18:30: Policy study (Practice)
Courseware, Requirements, Equipment
All presentation material and files of the practical examples will be made available in digital format to the participants in advance of the course.
Participants are ideally already familiar with core ideas of transport modeling and computer literate, but no prior experience in programming is required.
Please bring along your personal laptop and take care that the software is installed and tested (http://www.matsim.org/downloads).
Registration
The registration fee includes lunch and dinner on Thursday and lunch on Friday. Morning and afternoon tea/coffee breaks are also included.
Please register under the following link: Register. If the link does not work please try this one Get login. In case of any problems please contact Dr. Francesco Ciari: ciari@ivt.baug.ethz.ch
Tongji students interested in the course can contact Prof. Lun Zhang, Tongji University: Lun_zhang@tongji.edu.cn, Phone: +86-21-69589487, Cellphone: +86-187 2192 1768.
| Registration Type | Price* |
|---|---|
| MSc or BSc Students | 180$ |
| Academic (persons with an University affiliation) | 500$ |
| Others (Professionals, civil servants, consultants) | 1'300$ |
*Rates as shown here are an approximation. Price at the registration page are in Swiss Francs (CHF) but the amount actually paid is only slightly different (since the current rate is almost 1:1)
Accommodation
Participants are kindly requested to organize their accommodation themselves. You can refer to WCTR conference hotels for accommodation options with a convenient location (http://wctrs.fumed.com.cn/weben/hotel2.asp).
Contacts
For any questions about the tutorial please contact Dr. Francesco Ciari: ciari@ivt.baug.ethz.ch or Milos Balac: milos.balac@ivt.baug.ethz.ch.
For questions regarding the organization in Shanghai you may also contact Prof. Lun Zhang, Tongji University, Lun_zhang@tongji.edu.cn, Phone: +86-21-69589487, Cellphone: +86-187 2192 1768.