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EVOLUTION OF PTV VISTRO
1987
Dowling Associates
TRAFFIX
2006
Dowling Associates â
PTV Partnership
2010
TRAFFIX Powered by
VISUM Released 2012
2008
Begin Joint Development of
Next TRAFFIX
New Software
with Rich Heritage
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VISTRO USE CASES
ď´ Conducting Signal Timing and System Evaluations
ď´ Performing Corridor Studies
ď´ Conducting Traffic Impact Study (TIS)
ď´ Developing Transportation Master Plans
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Simple User Interface
PTV VISTRO - SIMPLICITY
Toolbar
Graphics Selector
Task Buttons
Scenario Management
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PTV VISTRO - SIMPLICITY
Simple User Interface
ď´ Level of Detail in Tables
ď´ All-in-one Table
ď´ Collapsible Headers
Data Window
ď´ Visual Display of the Network
ď´ Integrated
ď´ Aerial Photo or Road Map
ď´ 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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PTV VISTRO - COMPLETENESS
+ + + =
Need for Multiple Tools to Complete Traffic Engineering Study
Capacity
Analysis /
Signal
Optimization
Tool
Scenario
Management /
Mitigation
Analysis
Reporting
Tool
(Tables and
Figures)
TIA
Functionality
Tool
Completion
of traffic
engineering
Study
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PTV VISTRO - COMPLETENESS
Capacity Analysis
ď´ Four Control Types
ď´ Multiple Analysis Methodologies
⢠HCM 2000 / 2010
⢠Kimber (Roundabout)
⢠Critical Movement (Circular 212 / ICU)
ď´ A âClear Boxâ Concept Software
⢠Detailed Parameter Sets for Capacity Analysis
ď´ Different Methodologies within the Same Network
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PTV VISTRO - COMPLETENESS
Signal Optimization
ď´ Path Based Optimization
⢠Flexible Optimization Corridor / Visual Display
⢠Optimization Corridor Prioritization
ď´ Multiple Objective Functions
⢠Split : V/C Balance or Delay Minimization
⢠Offset : User Definable Objective Function (Delay and Number of Stops)
ď´ Multiple Optimization Methodologies
⢠Hill Climb Method
⢠Genetic Algorithm
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PTV VISTRO - COMPLETENESS
Built-in Traffic Impact Study (TIS) Functionality
ď´ Network Component for TIA
⢠(Zone), (Gate), (Path)
ď´ 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
ď´ 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
ď´ Trip Distribution
⢠Table Input
⢠Mirror Trips (From / To Trips)
ď´ 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
ď´ Define, Duplicate, Edit Scenarios
ď´ Each Scenario Incorporates:
⢠Geometry, Control, Volumes, Land Use, etc.
Mitigation Analysis
ď´ Test mitigation solution for each intersection
ď´ Apply mitigation strategies on the fly:
⢠Lane Configuration / Geometry
⢠Intersection Control Type
⢠Signal Optimization
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Comprehensive Report
ď´ Multiple Formats to choose from:
PTV VISTRO - COMPLETENESS
Tabular
Reports
Signal Warrant
Analysis
Graphics
(Figures)
Optimization
Report
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PTV VISTRO - USABILITY
Consideration of Work Flow in Interface Design
ď´ Key tasks selected from Traffic
engineering studies
ď´ Considered typical workflow
1. Task Buttons
1
2
ď´ Contains all details on each task
ď´ Collapsible sub-tables
2. Data Window
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PTV VISTRO - USABILITY
Detachable Data Window â Take Advantage of Dual Monitor
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PTV VISTRO - USABILITY
PM Ex PM NB PM BD
Base Base Base
M-01 M-01 M-01
M-02 M-02
M-03
Advanced Scenario Management
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PTV VISTRO - USABILITY
Integration with PTV Vissim
Geometry Control Volume
The development of Vistro actually started back in the 1980s with the development of the Traffix software by Dowling and Associates. Traffix was a streamlined tool designed for evaluating the impacts of new developments and to accommodate traffic impact analyses. In 2006, PTV formed a partnership with Dowling, which led to the development of the next generation Traffix in 2010. Since that time, we undertook the development of the evolution of Traffix by re-designing the interface and adding signal optimization to bring you Vistro. As you can see, Vistro is a brand new software with a rich heritage.Now, letâs move over to Vistro.