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PTV VISTRO:

ADVANCES IN TRAFFIC ENGINEERING

ANALYSIS SOFTWARE

Jongsun Won, PE, Senior Associate

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WHAT IS PTV VISION SUITE?

Categoriesof Traffic

Analysis Tool(by FHWA)

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WHAT IS PTV VISION SUITE?

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WHAT IS PTV VISION SUITE?

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WHAT IS PTV VISION SUITE?

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VISION TRAFFIC SOFTWARE SUITE INTEGRATION

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SimulationIntegration

ComprehensiveReporting

TISFunctionality

IntersectionLevel of Service

Analysis

SignalOptimization

ScenarioManagement

Complete Traffic Engineering

Analysis tool

PTV VISTRO 1.0 – HIGHLIGHTS

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EVOLUTION OF PTV VISTRO

1987Dowling Associates

TRAFFIX

2006Dowling Associates –

PTV Partnership

2010TRAFFIX Powered by

VISUM Released 2012

2008Begin Joint Development of

Next TRAFFIX

New Software with Rich Heritage

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VISTRO USE CASES

Conducting Signal Timing and System Evaluations

Performing Corridor Studies

Conducting Traffic Impact Study (TIS)

Developing Transportation Master Plans

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SearchSimplicity

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Simple User Interface

PTV VISTRO - SIMPLICITY

Toolbar

Graphics Selector

Task ButtonsScenario Management

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PTV VISTRO - SIMPLICITY

Simple User Interface

Level of Detail in Tables

All-in-one Table

Collapsible Headers

Data Window

Visual Display of the Network

Integrated

Aerial Photo or Road Map

Image files (bitmap, jpeg, etc.)

Network Window

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Choose

proper

control type

Step 2

PTV VISTRO - SIMPLICITY

Zoom-in to

the study

area

Locate your intersection

and click

Step 3

Drag and drop each

approach to connect

Step 4Step 1

Simple Network Coding

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SearchCompleteness

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PTV VISTRO - COMPLETENESS

+ + + =

Need for Multiple Tools to Complete Traffic Engineering Study

Capacity Analysis /

Signal Optimization

Tool

ScenarioManagement /

MitigationAnalysis

ReportingTool

(Tables andFigures)

TIAFunctionality

Tool

Completionof traffic

engineeringStudy

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PTV VISTRO - COMPLETENESS

Capacity Analysis

Signal Optimization

Traffic Impact Study

Scenario Management

Mitigation Analysis

Comprehensive Report

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PTV VISTRO - COMPLETENESS

Complete

Traffic Engineering

Analysis Tool

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PTV VISTRO - COMPLETENESS

Capacity Analysis

Four Control Types

Multiple Analysis Methodologies

• HCM 2000 / 2010

• Kimber (Roundabout)

• Critical Movement (Circular 212 / ICU)

A “Clear Box” Concept Software

• Detailed Parameter Sets for Capacity Analysis

Different Methodologies within the Same Network

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PTV VISTRO - COMPLETENESS

Signal Optimization

Path Based Optimization

• Flexible Optimization Corridor / Visual Display

• Optimization Corridor Prioritization

Multiple Objective Functions

• Split : V/C Balance or Delay Minimization

• Offset : User Definable Objective Function (Delay and Number of Stops)

Multiple Optimization Methodologies

• Hill Climb Method

• Genetic Algorithm

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PTV VISTRO - COMPLETENESS

Built-in Traffic Impact Study (TIS) Functionality

Network Component for TIA

• (Zone), (Gate), (Path)

Trip Generation

• Trip Generation Manual or Custom Trip Generation Data (e.g. OTISS Import)

• One-Click Land Use Updates

• Multiple Zones for Redevelopment or Mixed Use Development Cases

Volume Adjustment

• In-process volume, Diverted trips, Pass-by trips, etc.

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PTV VISTRO - COMPLETENESS

Built-in Traffic Impact Study (TIS) Functionality

Trip Distribution

• Table Input

• Mirror Trips (From / To Trips)

Trip Assignment

• Shortest Path Search

• Manual Input for Paths

• Visual Display on Paths

• Automatic Error Check

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PTV VISTRO - COMPLETENESS

Scenario Management

Define, Duplicate, Edit Scenarios

Each Scenario Incorporates:

• Geometry, Control, Volumes, Land Use, etc.

Mitigation Analysis

Test mitigation solution for each intersection

Apply mitigation strategies on the fly:

• Lane Configuration / Geometry

• Intersection Control Type

• Signal Optimization

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Comprehensive Report

Multiple Formats to choose from:

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Tabular Reports

Signal Warrant Analysis

Graphics (Figures)

Optimization Report

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SearchUsability

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PTV VISTRO - USABILITY

Consideration of Work Flow in Interface Design

Key tasks selected from Traffic

engineering studies

Considered typical workflow

1. Task Buttons1

2

Contains all details on each task

Collapsible sub-tables

2. Data Window

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PTV VISTRO - USABILITY

Detachable Data Window – Take Advantage of Dual Monitor

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PTV VISTRO - USABILITY

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Advanced Scenario Management

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PTV VISTRO - USABILITY

Integration with PTV Vissim

Geometry Control Volume

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