How to run the model

With the GeoDMS, the Network Model project scripts, and geographic source data, one can calculate traveltime matrices based on travel time or prices for Public Transport and/or private transport type (car (with and without congestion), bike, e-bike, and walking) and view and adjust the applied calculation rules and chosen parameters. Users can also update source data and set up new origin and destination locations.

Installing components

GeoDMS software

We recommend using the latest release of GeoDMS, such as GeoDMS 17.9.0 version.

For information on how to install GeoDMS and load a configuration, look here.

Network model project scripts

For cloning the project scripts and other configuration files, type in a git command

git clone https://github.com/ObjectVision/NetworkModel_PBL.git

Or use a Git browser such as TortoiseGit and clone the repository using the same link. Or download the project in a .zip from here.

Source Data

The required geographic source data can be downloaded from an SVN repository managed by PBL.

Model Configuration

Several settings are available in the /ModelParameters, such as the origin and destinations set.

Some important settings to check for public transport:

• AnalyseMoment
• orgset/destset
• MaxOVtime / MaxTravelTime
• Max_overstappen
• MinimiseCriterion
• Advanced/WachttijdThuisMeetellen
• Advanced/OV_Voortransport_Typen + Advanced/OV_Natransport_Typen
• Advanced/OV_Reis_vertrek_uren + Advanced/OV_Reis_vertrek_minuten

How to run the model

1. First, check all values in ModelParameters; the advanced setting can be skipped. If changed, reload the configuration (alt + r)
2. Generate pre-processed data in /MakeUnlinkedData/PublicTransportNet/Generate_PT_FSS. The MakeUnlinkedData location manages buttons that enable the creation or recreation of pre-processed data. To generate the required pre-processed data, double-click any items available in the CreateFiles container. When all items are ready (the screen will show 'Ready' for every parameter), reload the configuration (alt + r)
3. To generate output files, activate the requested output in /NetworkSetup/ConfigurationPerRegio/Generate_Output.

Hardware requirements

• GeoDMS 17.9.2 or later and its models run on Windows 10 or later versions.
• The network model, when calculating the public transport set yourself, requires at least 400GB of RAM and pagefile combined.
• To download and keep SourceData and store (intermediate) results, an HDD or SSD with at least 350GB of free space is required.