Brutus model for Trondheim

Abstract

In this project, Ramboll has developed an activity and agent-based model BRUTUS by Ramboll (further “Brutus”) for Trondheim and applied the model on a set of scenarios. The project aims at showing to the Norwegian Public Roads Authority (NPRA) how a disaggregated model such as Brutus differs from aggregate four-step models in terms of accuracy, functionality, and development process. Therefore, this study allows to increase understanding of activity-based and agent-based modelling and its relevance for transportation planning. The study does not imply building a fully calibrated model but delivering of a model that illustrates the capabilities of an agent-based model. The scenarios tested with Brutus mostly relate to projects / policy measures promoting cycling and demonstrate the strength of agent-based models for appraisal of cycling projects. This technical report compliments the model. The model results are available in the Brutus UI1. The report aim is to facilitate a common understanding of the project, how it is executed and what the findings are. The report describes goals, scope, and process of the model building project of Brutus in Trondheim for the Norwegian Public Roads Authority (NPRA), as well as scenarios and their testing.