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Master Transport
for the Valencia Metropolitan Area, a large city in the center of Venezuela.
The project was made between 2000 and 2001. Modelistica took charge of the
development of a GIS database and a detailed land use and transport model
based on TRANUS. Later Modelistica carried out a study in 2002 for the
expansion of the metro, currently under construction. Also in 2002
Modelistica participated in the demand study and economic and financial
evaluation of the Pocaterra Highway, a toll road still at a planning stage.
Bogota, Colombia
(2001-2002)
Support to the Urban Development Plan of Bogota, Colombia,
for the Departamento Administrativo de Planeación Distrital (urban
planning office). Included the complete simulation with TRANUS of land use
and transport, and the analysis of future scenarios with a variety of
urban policies and transport projects.
Inverness, Scotland (2000)
Development of an integrated land use and transport model with TRANUS for
the Inverness and the Inner Morrey Firth Area in Scotland, with Rickaby
Thompson Associates (UK) for the Highland Council.
Spain (2000)
Advice
and training to the firm TYPSA for the ex-post evaluation of the effects
of the high-speed train Madrid-Seville (AVE). For RENFE. Development of a
TRANUS-based model of the whole of Spain, including highways, railways and
air links.
Europe (2000)
Advice
to the PROPOLIS project of the Eurepean Community, with the University
College London and the Belgian firm STRATEC. Development of a detailed
evaluation procedure for the interactive evaluation of urban plans through
Internet.
Bogota, Colombia
(1999-2000)
Demand
study of the Avenida Longitudinal de Occidente in Bogotá, a proposed toll
highway, with INGETEC for the Instituto de Desarrollo Urbano - Alcaldía de
Bogota, Colombia. Analysis and evaluation of options for the highway to be
operated as a toll-based concession.
Demand
Study for the Metro of Bogota, Colombia. With Cal y Mayor, for the
Instituto de Desarrollo Urbano - Alcaldía Mayor de Bogota. General
direction of the study and development of the TRANUS-based model. 24
scenarios were simulated and evaluated into the future, including a
bus-only lanes network (Transmilenio, currently in operation) and a
possible first metro line.
Buenos Aires, Argentine (1999)
Urban
Renewal Study for the areas of Cuencas Baja and Media in Buenos Aires.
TRANUS-based simulation and evaluation of transport projects to recuperate
the area enclosed by rivers Matanza and Riachuelo, incorporating them into
the urban structure of the city. For the Consejo Nacional de Desarrollo
with the Interamerican Development Bank.
Valencia, Spain (1999)
Development of a TRANUS integrated land use and transport model for the
metropolitan area of Valencia. Support to the firm TEMA, for the
Ayuntamiento de Valencia. A very detailed model of the complex transport
system of Valencia, including buses, metro, trains, suburban trains and
others.
Swindon, England (1998)
Development of an integrated land
use and transport study with TRANUS for Swindon. Joint research with The
Open University and Manchester University, financed by the EPSRC. Emphasis
on the evaluation of alternative urban plans from economic, energetic and
environmental points of view.
Baltimore, USA (1998)
Development of a TRANUS integrated
land use and transport model for the Metropolitan Region of Baltimore. For
the Baltimore Metropolitan Council. Detailed modeling of the transport
system, activity location and the real estate market. Projections into the
future.
Oregon, USA (1998)
Advice and consultancy in the development of a TRANUS
model of the State of Oregon. For the
Oregon Department of Transport, in collaboration with
Parsons Brinckerhoff. Modeling of the location of activities and the
multimodal passengers and freight transport system at a state level,
including very detailed input-output accounting.
Panama City, Panama (1998)
Integrated land use and transport
study for the Metropolitan Area of Panama, for the Ministry of Public
Works, with the Swiss firm Renardet. Included the development of a TRANUS
model and and extensive training program to the professional staff of MOP.
Paraguay (1998)
Support to the Spanish firm TEMA in
the development of a TRANUS model of the national transport system of
Paraguay. For the Ministry of Public Works with financement of Cooperación
Española.
Bogota, Colombia (1997)
Strategic land use and transport
study for the city of Bogota to assess the feasibility of a mass transport
system. With the French firm Systra and the Colombian INGETEC. Modeling
excercise of alternative configurations with the TRANUS system.
Brussels, Belgium (1997)
Advice and support to STRATEC in
the development of a TRANUS-based model of the metropolitan area of
Brussels. Included the urban and regional multimodal transport system with
buses, metro, trams, trains, etc. Simulation of future scenarios. The
results were used to the definition of the IRIS Plan.
Lyon, France (1997)
Support and training to CERTU, the
research institute, in the development of a TRANUS model for the city of
Lyon. Activity location, land uses and the transport system with metro,
buses and railways.
Sacramento, USA (1996)
Development of a TRANUS integrated land use and transport model for the
Sacramento Metropolitan Region, with the University of California -
Davies. Simulation of future scenarios including the expansion of the
light rail system, park-and-ride and HOV lanes.
Santo Domingo,
Dominican Republic (1995)
Master
Urban Transport Plan. With the Canadian firm DELCAN for the city
government. Development of a TRANUS model to reorganize the public
transport system and assess the feasibility of a mass transport system.
Guatemala (1995)
National Transport Plan of Guatemala. Development of a TRANUS model for
the future travel demand of passengers and freight. Simulation of several
future scenarios with economic evaluation of highway projects, toll roads
and the definition of the privatization of the railway system. With the
German firm Goppa Consultants for the governmetn of Guatemala and the
World Bank.
Maracaibo,
Venezuela (1995)
Public
Transport Master Plan. Simulation with TRANUS of several options with both
conventional and rail mass transport. For Metro de Maracaibo C.A.,
METROMARA.
El Salvador (1994)
National Transport Plan with a TRANUS multimodal simulation of freight and
passengers and economic evaluation of future options. With Frederic Harris
for the government of El Salvador.
Valencia, Venezuela
(1994)
Economic evaluation and feasibility study of a Mass Transit System and the
effect on the urban area. Alternative scenarios simulated with TRANUS that
led to a recommendation that is currently under construction. For C.A.
Metro de Valencia, Valmetro.
Guanajuato, Mexico
(1994)
Master
Transport Plan including roads and public transport. With the Mexican firm
PROCAD for the Government of Guanajuato.
Maracaibo,
Venezuela (1994)
Feasibility study for a mass transit system. Development of a complete
database including household survey and a TYRANUS mdoel. For Metro de
Maracaibo C. A., METROMARA
Maracay, Venezuela
(1993)
Strategic Transport Study with emphasis on the reorganization of the
public transport system. For the Transport Commision of the State
Government and the local municipality.
Orinoco-Apure,
Venezuela (1993)
Development and installation of a TRANUS model of Venezuela with
passengers and freight for the Orinoco and Apure rivers Program. For the
Ministry of the Environment.
Venezuela (1992)
Demand
study and economic evaluation of national-level proposals of highways,
railways and waterways with the TRANUS model as part of the National
Transport Study of Venezuela. For the Ministry of Transport and The World
Bank with the Consortium OTEPI-NOUEL-TAMS.
Valencia, Venezuela
(1992)
Demand
study and physical definition of a Mass Transit System, for C.A. Metro de
Valencia. Using the TRANUS model many combinations of technologies,
layouts and feeder systems were tested and evaluated. The recommended
scenario is currently under construction.
Caracas-Puerto
Cabello, Venezuela (1992)
Evaluation of Alternative Railway Systems between Caracas and Puerto
Cabello, for the Ministry of Transport and The World Bank with the
Canadian firm DELCAN and the local Grupo AM.
South-West Railway,
Venezuela (1992)
Demand
and feasibility study for the railway project, with the firm OTEPI of
Venezuela and the Spanish firm INECO, for the Corporación Venezolana del
Suroeste-CVS.
Venezuela (1991)
Feasibility studies and economic and financial evaluation of five
different highway project to be operated as private concessions. For the
Ministry of Transport.
Madrid, Spain
(1989-1990)
Development of MECSA, a consulting firm in Madrid. The directors of
Modelistica were contracted to form the company and train the staff.
Several studies were carried out: feasibility and demand study of a
railway in San Sebastian, the urban plan of Bilbao, planning of a
Technical Park in Malaga, and others.
Venezuela (1987-88)
Freight and passengers modeling of the national transport system for the
development of a National Railway Plan. For the Instituto Autónomo de
Ferrocarriles del Estado, IAFE
Demand
and economic evaluation of a plan to operate several highways as private
concessions. For the Ministry of Transport and the IDB.
Caracas (1987)
Demand
study with the TRANUS model for the extension of Line 2 of the metro to
the area of Los Teques. For the C.A. Metro de Caracas.
La Victoria,
Venezuela (1986)
Urban
Development Plan with TRANUS-based modeling support. For the Ministry of
Urban Development.
Curaçao (1985)
Urban
Development Plan for Willemstad, for the Development Planning Unit. The
first practical application of TRANUS.
Great Britain
(1985)
Evaluation of energy consumption in urban regions, with The Open
University. TRANUS and other specially developed tools were used in this
project.
