Econolite’s EOS Traffic Signal Controller Software Now Available in PTV Vissim
As part of Umovity, PTV Group and Econolite have announced a new integration: Econolite’s next generation Advanced Traffic Controller (ATC) software, EOS, is now embedded in the leading traffic simulation software PTV Vissim. With the integration of one of the industry’s most potent ring-barrier controllers, users can now evaluate and optimize intersection performance with increased […]
Between the Lines: PTV launches bus route planning tool
Modelling and simulation software company PTV Group has launched a new web-based tool in the UK to allow local authorities and bus operators to better plan bus and other public transport routes and timetables. The solution enables operators to deliver services to more passengers while maximising efficiency and minimising cost. PTV Lines provides planners with […]
Project COMO: City of Essen and PTV Group drive digitalization of urban mobility
PTV Group is supporting the City of Essen in the digitalization of its transport system. As part of the international umbrella brand Umovity, the software company is spearheading the project Connected Mobility Essen (COMO) dedicated to advancing interconnected and intelligent traffic management within the German city. Within the COMO project, a digital traffic control centre is […]
Intertraffic: PTV Group and Econolite to present cutting-edge mobility technology under Umovity brand
PTV Group and Econolite will present their joint Mobility Tech Suite at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2024. From April 16 to 19, the companies will jointly exhibit their top-tier transportation planning and traffic management solutions under their unified brand Umovity. Alongside simulation and modeling software, the showcase will feature intelligent traffic management technologies, controllers, cabinets, and sensor […]
PTV Group presenting integrated simulation solutions at TRB
Transport modelling company PTV Group will present technology it says will master the mobility revolution at the Transportation Research Board (TRB) 103rd Annual Meeting on January 7–11, 2024 in Washington DC. The mobility software firm, now part of Umovity, provides innovative and integrated technology for simulation, real-time data analysis, visualization, and modeling. At PTV’s booth […]
PTV explains how modelling helped design innovative roundabout
Modelling and simulation software company PTV has detailed how its PTV Vissim software models supported an innovative upgrade of a key junction in Northamptonshire that has led to a significant reduction in congestion since its opening in 2021. As part of its improvement plans, National Highways developed an innovative scheme to upgrade Chowns Mill, a […]
Transport modelling industry predicted to be worth $180bn
A new report is predicting the global route optimisation software market will expand by 15% per year now and 2035. The study published by Research Nester said the market is poised to reach revenues of US$180 billion (£143 billion) by the end of 2035, up from a revenue of $6 billion in 2022. It says […]
PTV and Econolite updating customers with transport technology improvements in live webinar
Modelling and simulation software company PTV Group and its partner Econolite, the Solutions, Products, and Services company, will give a first joint update today on the latest upgrades and enhancements to its products under its joint Umovity banner. The Mobility Tech Update at 4pm UK time (5pm CET), led by Umovity CEO Christian U Haas […]
Exhibitors praise JCT Traffic Signals Symposium for attracting the right people and not being commercialised
With the JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in Nottingham just a week away, companies exhibiting have described why it’s such an important event on the calendar, while praising the quality of programme and participation. Seven exhibitors; AGD Systems, INRIX, Messagemaker Displays, PTV Group, Simplifai Systems, smartmicro and TRL are ensuring the longevity of the knowledge sharing […]
PTV Group delivers real-time data analytics to improve traffic in Paris
The Paris region highway authority has adopted technology from modelling firm PTV to enhance traffic management on one of Europe’s busiest networks following a public invitation to tender. The aim of the contract is to supply real-time speed data derived from the GPS location of vehicles travelling on the road network managed by DiRIF (Direction […]
