PTV Group celebrates 30th anniversary of the PTV Vissim traffic simulation software
The PTV Group – part of Umovity – is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its PTV Vissim software. This integrated simulation of all road users has already contributed to improved traffic flow and lower emissions in more than 120 countries. The software considers both regional and cultural differences in mobility behaviour. In addition to offering […]
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 […]
PTV releases cloud-based real-time traffic management tool
Modelling and simulation software company PTV Group has launched a new cloud-based tool for real-time traffic management. It says PTV Flows can visualise incidents in the road network and forecast unexpected congestion up to two hours in advance, enabling cities and road authorities to proactively manage traffic flows even without access to advanced traffic management […]
Aimsun launches digital mobility solutions
Digital mobility tech company Aimsun has announced it is transitioning its focus from software delivery to outcome-based solutions. Aimsun is launching a full suite of digital mobility solutions, packaging its classic transport simulation software with data management and analytics, artificial intelligence, and services. The company has created five standard solutions to answer the most typical […]
PTV Group to support new urban mobility data analytics project
Transport modelling company PTV Group is one of the partners of the new Horizon Europe research project EMERALDS on urban mobility data analytics. A team of experts in data science and mobility from 10 European countries will develop a Mobility Analytics as a Service toolset over the next three years with the aim of improving […]
Historic traffic demand now integrated with automated model generation solution PTV Model2Go
Mobility software and modelling company PTV Group has launched what it calls a more sophisticated version of PTV Model2Go. PTV Model2Go Demand now combines automated model generation technology with comprehensive traffic demand data based on TomTom’s analysis of trips, preferred routes and most driven streets throughout time. The new cloud-based solution provides users such as […]
PTV launches public transport planning tool
Mobility software developer PTV Group has launched a new web-based tool for public transport service planning. PTV Lines allows planners and operators to shape new and existing public transport lines, without requiring expert knowledge in complex planning software. The company says PTV Lines enables planners to quickly test different ideas and new measures in the […]
Traffic managers – the DfT needs your help!
We all know that the revolution in traffic modelling and digital twins, the network-wide availability of real-time data and the opportunities that AI and connected data/infrastructure provide are changing the way the traffic management system operate. The Department for Transport is asking for the industry’s help to gather intelligence on the digital tools local authorities […]
PTV Group to launch new dashboard to visualise accessibility of cities
Transport modelling firm PTV Group has launched a new dashboard, PTV Access, to visualise the accessibility and mobility potential of cities. The company says it is the first tool of a new product line of data-driven, lightweight, Software as a Service tools for mobility analysis, management, and operation to be released in the near future […]
Aimsun models effect of Low Emission Zones
The transport modelling firm Aimsun has issued a report assessing the environmental impacts of Low Emission Zones. Using its Aimsun Next software it looks at the changes in demand for roadspace inside and outside the zone, and the effect emissions. It also looks at the value of “buffer zones” around the edges of LEZs. Read […]
