MOVES4 Hands-on Training - May 2024 Update - Course Goals and Course Outline

Oct 4, 2026

MOVES4 Hands-on Training provides a structured, practice-focused overview of the MOVES4.0.1 model for estimating onroad and nonroad emissions. The course covers EPA guidance for County Scale and Project Scale analyses, including SIP and regional conformity workflows, and explains how to decide a modeling strategy. Participants learn to set up RunSpec, build county input databases via County Data Manager, develop MOVES inputs, run both inventory and rates modes, and review outputs through hands-on exercises, spreadsheets, macros, SQL scripts, and post-processing scripts.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages798

Reading Time33 h 31 min

AccessFree to download

Course Goals

Course Prerequisites

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to MOVES

Module 2: Default Scale

Module 3: Generating Inventories at the County Scale

Module 4: Processing MOVES Output

Module 5: Review and Best Practices

Module 6: Emission Rates for County Scale Analyses

Module 7: Project Scale Analyses

Module 8: Capstone Exercise

Module 9: Modeling Nonroad Emissions

Module 10: Modeling Greenhouse Gases

Module 11: Special Cases and Additional Examples

Note on Hands-On Exercises

MOVES4 Hands-on Training May 2024 Update for MOVES4.0.1 Course Goals • Provide an overview of MOVES • Understanding capabilities and input data needs • Deciding on a modeling strategy • Using MOVES to estimate both onroad and nonroad emissions • Applying relevant EPA guidance • A detailed look at MOVES at the County Scale for SIPs and regional conformity analyses based on EPA’s MOVES4 Technical Guidance • Setting up a RunSpec • Creating a county input database using the County Data Manager • Developing MOVES inputs • Using MOVES in both inventory and rates mode • Reviewing MOVES output • Hands-on experience using the MOVES model Course Prerequisites • Before you begin the class, you should: 1. Download and install MOVES from the Latest MOVES Model page 2. Download and unzip the training files for the class available at the MOVES Training page • This course includes editing spreadsheets and running macros • The latest version of Excel is recommended to utilize all features of MOVES’spreadsheet-based tools Course Outline (1) • Module 1: Introduction to MOVES • General MOVES overview and strategies for running MOVES • Introduction to the MOVES GUI • Module 2: Default Scale • Explanation of the MOVES RunSpec • Hands-on exercise building a Default Scale RunSpec • Module 3: Generating Inventories at the County Scale • Relevant guidance for County Scale runs • Explanation of MOVES inputs at the County Scale • Hands-on exercise using the County Data Manager to create an input database and running MOVES Course Outline (2) • Module 4: Processing MOVES Output • Discuss MOVES output tables • Post Processing menu • Hands-on exercise writing SQL scripts and using HeidiSQL • Module 5: Review and Best Practices • Best practices for managing files • What to look for when reviewing MOVES runs • Module 6: Emission Rates for County Scale Analyses • Discuss differences between rates/inventory • Considerations for input files • Hands-on exercise using emission rates output to build an inventory Course Outline (3) • Module 7: Project Scale Analyses • Overview and relevant guidance for Project Scale analyses • Explanation of MOVES inputs at the Project Scale • Hands-on exercise using Project Scale to model a small transportation project • Module 8: Capstone Exercise • Develop a county level inventory for a given scenario • Module 9: Modeling Nonroad Emissions • Options for modeling nonroad emissions • Hands-on exercise using a post-processing script to estimate a nonroad inventory Course Outline (4) • Module 10: Modeling Greenhouse Gases • Options for using MOVES to model greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions • Hands-on exercise using Default Scale with local VMT and vehicle population • Module 11: Special Cases and Additional Examples • An optional module in the MOVES training • We may cover sections of this module if questions come up that are answered by this module • Otherwise, this is a good resource if you have additional questions after the training has concluded Note on Hands-On Exercises • The hands-on exercises are an essential part of this class • Plan to spend several hours on the exercises • While the class slides and answer key files demonstrate exactly how to complete each step, we recommend that you work though the exercises on your own, then use the supporting materials to check your work or to help if you get stuck Module 1: Introduction to MOVES Module 1 Overview • Overview of MOVES • Available documents • Modeling options • Introduction to MOVES Graphical User Interface

FAQs

What learning outcomes does the MOVES4 hands-on training emphasize?

The training focuses on providing an overview of MOVES, selecting a modeling strategy, estimating onroad and nonroad emissions, applying relevant EPA guidance, and performing County Scale and regional conformity analyses with MOVES4 technical guidance.

What are the course prerequisites before starting?

Participants should download and install the latest MOVES model, download and unzip the class training files, and have access to Excel since the course includes spreadsheet editing and macros.

What key tasks are covered in the hands-on modules?

Modules include setting up a RunSpec, creating a county input database with County Data Manager, developing MOVES inputs, running inventory and rates modes, processing and reviewing MOVES outputs, and using tools such as SQL scripts and post-processing scripts.

Oct 4, 2026

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