Using of the EVA Model in the Czech Republic

Abstract

The most of transport models which are used for the strategic planning of the infrastructure are macroscopic models. These models are based on principles of transport demand and supply. The macroscopic transport models are very important tool for strategic planning of the traffic infrastructure. The set of these models is divided into many types. The EVA model is one of the most used transport models in Germany. The characteristic property of the EVA model is the joint destination and mode choice, which allows accurate description of particular possibilities. The question was how this type would behave in the conditions of the Czech Republic. This paper describes the principles of the EVA model and shows its use for the Jesenik District which was chosen as a testing area. Then the impacts of two infrastructure projects are evaluated. The transport model was made in the software package VISUM and for the preparing of the supply in the public transport the software FBS was used. The main contribution of the article is to describe the use of EVA model in a new environment - in transport planning in the Czech Republic - on the basis of application in Jesenik district. This approach is in transport modeling in the Czech Republic used very narrow - remain traditional methods based on comprehensive quantitative load of infrastructure. This approach does not allow an optimal selection of infrastructure adjustments based on actual and expected traffic flows. Authors have shown, that the method of use of available data and testing at an assembly EVA model leads also in the Czech environment to interesting and really applicable results.