Intro to Sidra Modeling

Course Overview

This 1 day course provides a practical introduction to traffic intersection modelling using SIDRA Intersection software. It is designed for engineers, planners, and transport professionals seeking a clear, hands-on understanding of how to build, run, and interpret SIDRA models for real-world traffic assessment and reporting.

Participants will be guided through the fundamentals of SIDRA, from project setup and data input through to analysing outputs such as level of service, delays, queue lengths, and degree of saturation. The course focuses on practical application aligned with Australian traffic engineering practice and common council requirements.

Who This Course Is For

Graduate and junior traffic engineers

Civil engineers working in transport projects

Transport planners and consultants

Local government officers assessing traffic impacts

Professionals transitioning into traffic modelling roles

No prior SIDRA experience is required.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Understand the purpose and capabilities of SIDRA Intersection

Set up a basic SIDRA project and intersection layout

Input traffic volumes, geometry, lane configurations, and control types

Run models for signalised and unsignalised intersections

Interpret key outputs including delays, queue lengths, LOS, and DoS

Identify common modelling errors and limitations

Export and present SIDRA results for reports and council submissions

Course Format

Instructor-led session (in-person or online)

Live demonstrations within SIDRA

Practical modelling examples based on Australian case scenarios

Opportunity for questions and discussion.

Important Notice

This course is non-accredited and does not form part of any nationally recognised training or qualification. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon attendance.