Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER)
Maison des Sciences Humaines
11, Porte des Sciences
L-4366 Esch-sur-Alzette / Belval
Salle de conférence (1st floor)
seminars@liser.lu
Abstract
The functionality of modern cities relies on the effective supply of transportation networks and services. Land-Use and Transport Interaction (LUTI) models are crucial tools for transport modelling and planning. However, recent methodological advances such as microsimulations have not fully benefited end-users of LUTI models. Practitioners are often reticent to use such highly complex models due to extensive data requirements, long processing times, and the need for highly trained staff. In this talk, I will discuss some of the key challenges and opportunities in developing a new type of LUTI model that balances parsimony and comprehensiveness. I will use the example of ‘POPDAM’ an Australian LUTI that has been built, calibrated, and deployed for operational use in the fastest growing region in Australia.
Biography
Dr Svitlana Pyrohova is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow within the School of the Environment at the University of Queensland, Australia. With a background in transportation engineering, her research interests bridge transportation, urban planning, and the spatially integrated social sciences. Svitlana is particularly interested in understanding how large transport infrastructure projects impact shifts in the urban built environment. In her research, she employs data science methods for the analysis of large spatial datasets seeking to unveil complex land use dynamics and their implication on everyday travel behaviours.
