This guide describes the installation and usage of VDOT Vissim traffic simulation software.
This guide, published by the Virginia Department of Transportation, offers an overview of VISSIM modeling practices, including network coding, vehicle classes, and simulation setup. It also details calibration methods, data collection, and evaluation techniques.
The document includes extensive tables, figures, and appendices that describe parameter ranges, coding examples, and output visualization tools to support accurate traffic simulation and analysis.
| Standstill distance (default) | 4.92 ft |
|---|---|
| Headway time (default) | 0.9 s |
| Following variation (default) | 13.12 ft |
| Positive following threshold (default) | 0.35 |
| Average standstill distance (range) | 3.28 to 6.56 ft |
The guide is Version 2.0.
It was published in January 2020.
The default standstill distance is 4.92 feet.
The default headway time is 0.9 seconds.