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Tackling Traffic Congestion Simulation [Virtual Learning Arcade]

The Virtual Learning Arcade is a series of models and simulations on various economics and business topics. Each simulation has a range of supporting materials including interactive worksheets, theoretical explanations and multiple choice questions. This simulation is based on the METS transport model of London.

Tackling Traffic Congestion

The model

These links give you direct access to the model and some further information about it

  • Run the full model »» (Simulation no longer available)

Ideas on how to use the input variables in the model

Background information

This link gives you access to information on some of the issues surrounding the model

The effects of policies on ... the level of traffic congestion

These links include interactive self-assessment questions looking at the effects of each policy

  • You increase road charges Try This
  • You introduce a subsidy on public transport Try This
  • You increase the coverage of public transport Try This
  • You slow down the traffic flow Try This
  • You introduce more bus lanes Try This
  • You increase road charges while subsidising public transport Try This
  • You increase road charges, while subsidising and increasing the coverage of public transport Try This

Further questions

These are traditional question types where the answers can include information on the simulation.

Subject guidelines

These options allow you access to how the simulation can be used to support specific specifications.

Bits and pieces

Visit the cam sequence for a web cam view of traffic around London.
Cam Sequence is provided by the BBC, London Live.

Transport 2000 is the independent national body concerned with sustainable transport.
Submitted by bized on Tue, 04/12/2001 - 13:00