Leveraging TransCAD Modeling for Sustainable Transportation: YYC (Calgary) – YEG (Edmonton)

This project research was planned with the broad objective to establish the value of TransCAD transportation models and make the case for its adoption in the cities of Calgary and Edmonton to help model a scenario in which high speed rail transit (HSRR) and express bus service is incorporated. It is focused on enhancing transportation systems in Calgary and Edmonton.

Project Scope: Incorporate high-speed rail and express bus services into existing transportation models to improve traffic flow, reduce maintenance costs, enhance safety, and minimize environmental impacts.

Anticipated Benefits: The incorporation of this scenario will determine but is not limited to the following reductions: traffic volumes, roadway maintenance costs, collisions, and fatalities, ghgs and other pollutants, and petroleum.