The methodological approach used in traffic analysis, and aimed at determining the influence of planned developments on the operation of traffic in the immediate vicinity of such developments, is described. Principal properties of simulation models used for estimating quality of traffic flow are presented. An example of traffic analysis conducted according to the above mentioned methodology, and involving the use of CORSIM simulation model for determining critical locations and comparing possible alternatives, is presented for the economic zone of Podi-West.

Key words:
traffic analysis, simulation models, CORSIM, Podi economic zone, planned situation, alternatives