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Bicycle traffic model (Brutus)
The BRUTUS traffic model is used to prognosticate bicycle flows and to calculate policy plans.
Last change on 10th of February 2026, at 14:14 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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- Other algorithms
- Impact assessment
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- Status
- In use
General information
Theme
Traffic
Begin date
2018-12
Contact information
algoritmes@provincie-utrecht.nl
Responsible use
Goal and impact
- The model supports policy choices on cycling mobility.
- The outcomes influence the design of public space and traffic rules, such as right of way.
Considerations
This algorithm makes it possible to transparently inform policy choices for future developments.
Human intervention
- All inputs and outputs are checked and interpreted by experts.
- Output is never copied one-to-one to inform a decision.
Risk management
Human intervention minimised the risk of wrong policy choices based on the model.
Operations
Data
- Generalised socio-economic data (inhabitants and jobs at postcode 4 level)
- Network file of the road network
- Data on travel behaviour from CBS research
- Scenarios of the CPB
- Traffic counts
Technical design
The traffic model works with a continuous trip per person per day and only depicts cycling behaviour.
External provider
Ramboll
Link to code base
https://www.ramboll.com/products/transport/brutus-brutally-detailed-transport-modelling
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