About
Laboratory for Traffic and Transportation Modeling (Traffic Lab) is a part of the Department of Transport and Transportation Technologies at the University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies. The laboratory’s planned activities are primarily focused on the field of technical sciences, specifically in the area of traffic and transportation technology. However, in line with the development of traffic sciences, it is necessary to include interdisciplinary research from other scientific areas and applied sciences in the domain of spatial planning, economics and ecology, psychology, and similar fields.
The primary research activities will include:
- Design, testing, adaptation of conventional traffic models, and their application at both micro and macro levels with an emphasis on the dynamic properties of the models and their control through API (Application Pro- gramming Interface) architecture.
- Development of models based on specific mobility patterns, user demands, and sharing logistics: ABM (Activity-Based Modeling), TBDM (Tour Based Demand Modeling), MaaS (Mobility as a Service), DRT (Demand Responsive Transport), and similar.
- Research of models that include connected and autonomous vehicles, and investigation of various methods to achieve system and user equilibrium in mixed traffic flow.
The laboratory implements:
- Simulation methods for simulating traffic in static and dynamic environments
- Programming algorithms and tools
- Numerical methods for achieving optimal targeted traffic conditions
- Video analytics methods based on pattern recognition using AI technology
- Traffic measurement methods, using UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) and FCD (Floating Car Data) methods
Staff
- Prof. Neven Grubišić, PhD, Head - Department of Transport and Transportation Technologies
- Tomislav Krljan, MSc, Member - Department of Transport and Transportation Technologies
- Adrijana Agatić, MSc, Member - Department of Transport and Transportation Technologies
- Assoc. Prof. Siniša Vilke, PhD, Member - Department of Transport and Transportation Technologies
- Assoc. Prof. Jasmin Ćelić, PhD, Member - Department of Electrical Engineering, Automation and Computing
- Assoc. Prof. Marko Gulić, PhD, Member - Department of Electrical Engineering, Automation and Computing
- Prof. Ana Perić Hadžić, PhD, Member - Department for Maritime Logistics and Management
Equipment
- Simulation tool for transport modeling: PTV Vissim
- Software:
- Simulation tool for transport modeling: PTV Vistro
- Simulation tool for transport modeling: PTV Visum
- Simulation tool for transport modeling: AIMSUN Next
- Simulation tool for transport modeling: SIDRA Intersection
- Simulation tool for transport modeling: SIDRA Trip
- Simulation tool for transport modeling: Simulation of Urban Mobility, SUMO
- AI based computer tool for traffic and transport analysis: DataFrom-Sky
- Computer tool for computer-aided design: Autodesk AutoCAD
- Computer tool for 3D modeling: Autodesk Fusion360
- Mobile station for traffic analysis: DataCollect ARGOS Mobile
- Hardware:
- Unmanned Aircraft System, UAS: DJI Air2S, 2 pcs
- Unmanned Aircraft System, UAS: JAZZ Octocopter, selfbuild
- LiDAR Velodyne Puck VLP-16
- Thermal imaging camera FLIR Duo Pro R
- DELL server
- Multifrequency GNSS Receiver GARMIN GPSMAP 67, 2 pcs
- Mobile camera equipped with 4G/LTE module, 2pcs
Projects
The list of selected completed and ongoing research projects:
- Center of Competence for Smart Cities, CEKOM (KK.01.2.2.03.0004); 2014-2020 Operational Program Competitiveness and Cohesion; European Investment and Structural Funds-European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Cohesion Fund (CF)-Operational Programme Competitiveness and Cohesion 2014-2020; Project duration: 01.03.2020-01.03.2023.
- Smart mobility management for smart cities: A Simulation based model- ing approach (UNIRI-ZIP-2103-12-22); University of Rijeka – ZIP UNIRI; Project duration: 01.06.2023.-01.06.2026.
- Development of models and advanced algorithms for planning and managing transport processes at port container terminals, MALKON; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies; Project duration: 01.01.2018-31.12.2019.
- Development of Energy Efficiency Plan and Services for the Mobility for the Adriatic Marinas, DEEPSEA; Interreg HR-ITA; Project duration: 01.01.2019-30.06.2022.
- Modeling of student population mobility using ABM (Activity Based Modeling) method; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies; Project duration: 01.01.2022-31.12.2022.
Publications
The list of relevant scientific papers by laboratory members in the last five years:
- N. Grubišić, T. Krljan, L. Maglić and S. Vilke, “The Microsimulation Model for Assessing the Impact of Inbound Traffic Flows for Container Terminals Located near City Centers,” Sustainability, vol. 12, no. 22, Nov. 2020. Art no. 9478, doi: doi.org/10.3390/su12229478.
- N. Grubišić, T. Krljan and L. Maglić, “The Optimization Process for Sea-side Operations at Medium-Sized Container Terminals with a Multi-Quay Layout,” Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, vol. 8, no. 11, Nov. 2020. Art no. 891, doi: doi.org/10.3390/jmse8110891.
- N. Grubišić, T. Krljan and K. Sesar, “Traffic Microsimulation of the Main Junction Connecting the Urban Road Network with the Sea-Port Con- tainer Terminal,” Pomorstvo: Scientific Journal of Maritime Research, vol. 37, no. 1, pp. 106-117, Jun. 2023, doi: doi.org/10.31217/p.37.1.9.
- L. Maglić, T. Krljan, N. Grubišić and L. Maglić, “Estimating Urban Road Transport Vehicles Emissions in the Rijeka City Streets,” Promet – Traf- fic & Transportation, vol. 33, no. 2, pp. 165-178, Mar. 2021, doi: doi.org/10.7307/ptt.v33i2.3613.
- T. Krljan, A. Grbčić, S. Hess and N. Grubišić, “The Stochastic Frontier Model for Technical Efficiency Estimation of Interconnected Container Terminals,” Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, vol. 9, no. 5, May 2021. Art no. 515, doi: doi.org/10.3390/jmse9050515.
- J. Dujmović, T. Krljan, N. Lopac and S. Žuškin, “Emphasis on Occupancy Rates in Carbon Emission Comparison for Maritime and Road Passenger Transportation Modes,” Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, vol. 10, no. 4, Mar. 2022. Art no. 459, doi: doi.org/10.3390/jmse10040459.
- N. Lopac, I. Jurdana, A. Brnelić and T. Krljan, “Application of Laser Systems for Detection and Ranging in the Modern Road Transportation and Maritime Sector,” Sensors, vol. 22, no. 16, Aug. 2022. Art no. 5946, doi: doi.org/10.3390/s22165946.
- M. Jardas, A. Perić Hadžić and E. Tijan, “Defining and Measuring the Relevance of Criteria for the Evaluation of the Inflow of Goods in City Cen- ters,” Logistics, vol. 5, no. 3, Jul. 2021, Art no. 44, doi: doi.org/10.3390/logistics5030044.
- A. Mišura, D. Sopta and A. Perić Hadžić, “Impact of Traffic Connectivity on Island Development,” NAŠE MORE, vol. 67, no. 1, pp. 69-77, 2020, doi: doi.org/10.17818/NM/2020/1.10.
Popularization activities
Previous activities in popularizing scientific research and profession:
- Popularization of science with activities on the topic "Innovative Traffic Technologies for Smart Cities - Drone Control Using a Virtual Flight Simulator", Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Rijeka, Croatia, 2022.
- Popularization of science with activities on the topic "Innovative Traffic Technologies for Smart Cities", Traffic School Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia, 2022.
- Popularization of science with activities on the topic "Innovative Traffic Technologies for Smart Cities", Researchers’ Night, Rijeka, Croatia, 2022.
- Popularization of science with activities on the topic "MobilityLife", Science Festival 2022, Traffic School Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia, 2022.
- International Summer School on Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Traffic Applications-ASTRA2023, Erasmus+ BIP (Blended Intensive Programmes) Summer School, Rijeka, Croatia, 2023.
- Lifelong learning programme "Basic Training for Unmanned Aircraft Con- trol" in accordance with Regulations (EU) 2019/945 and 2019/947 for open category flight operations (subcategories A1, A2, and A3), Univer- sity of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Rijeka, Croatia.
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