A mathematical model of the “Driver-Vehicle-Road-Environment” system is substantiated in the form of a multidimensional random process with a large number of components based on a structural approach which is a basic algorithm for subsequent modeling of traffic flows on a road network.

The paper deals with the issues of the transport network imitation modeling. Preliminary the authors analyzed the main modeling systems, which include Aimsun, MATSim, Anylogic, PTV VISUM and others. All these instrumental tools have the ability to form an arbitrary structure of the transport network. The research showed, however, for the small sections of the street road network (SRN), such as the crossroad, the Anylogic system is more efficient and makes it possible to parameterize the model, which can be used to model various structures of the crossroad. In this regard, the paper proposes a generalized model of the crossroad and, based on its modeling, gives recommendations for choosing the type of crossroads at different intensities of traffic flows.

The article discusses the main methods for quality of passenger traffic assessment, presents the main advantages and disadvantages of these methods. The questionnaire for interviewing passengers was developed, which includes questions about the gender and age of passengers, their social standing, the frequency of passenger transport use and its attractiveness to consumers. The efficiency of city public transport functioning assessment methodology based on the results of a survey of passengers using elements of the “Google Forms” service was also offered in the article.

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Analysis of passenger traffic flow is considered to be one the most important stages of planning and construction of the most appropriate route network of public municipal passenger transport. At the same time, a great variety of methods of passenger traffic flow analysis confuses and prevents from a proper choice of the precise methods to conduct a research. The aim of this article is to find and substantiate basic approaches which can help to find a practical set of methods for analysis of passenger traffic flow in particular cities. To achieve this aim the article analyzes basic advantages and disadvantages of each method, their application fields, restrictions which are set by conditions of different populated areas. The article also suggests research and methodological approach to finding the most appropriate methods of passenger traffic flow analysis.