Transportation engineering applies mathematics, physics, and computer science to the problem of moving people and cargo safely and efficiently. From the fundamental diagram of traffic flow to the traveling salesman problem, this field is rich with models that explain everyday frustrations — why traffic jams form from nothing, why the other queue always seems faster, and why GPS routes aren't always the shortest path.
These simulations let you experiment with five core transportation models. Explore density-speed relationships in traffic flow. Watch an M/M/1 queue build and drain. Optimize routes for the traveling salesman. Tune vehicle parameters to minimize fuel consumption. And test how sensor delay and speed affect autonomous emergency braking distance.