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DYNASMART-P is oneof two state-of-the-art

dynamic traffic operationsplanning tools developedunder the Federal HighwayAdministration’s DynamicTraffic Assignment (DTA)research project. It is cur-rently in beta besting.

DYNASMART-P sup-ports transportation net-work planning and trafficoperations decisions in ITSand non-ITS environmentsthrough the use of simula-tion-based dynamic trafficassignment. This tool com-bines: 1) dynamic networkassignment (or demand)models, used primarily inconjunction with demandforecasting procedures forplanning applications, and2) traffic simulation (orsupply) models, used pri-marily for traffic opera-tional studies.

DYNASMART-P mod-els flows in a traffic net-work resulting from thedecisions of individualtravelers seeking best pathsover a given planning hori-zon. It overcomes many ofthe limitations of statictools used in current prac-tice by increasing the types

of alternative measures thatmay be represented andevaluated, and broadeningthe policy questions thatplanning agencies canaddress.

DYNASMART-Prequires input data used bymost traditional trafficassignment and simulationmodels representing net-works and traffic flows.The input data vary withthe network being ana-lyzed and the level ofdetail required by the user.Complexity of the networkcould range from a linearfreeway network to an inte-grated network with High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)lanes, High-Occupancy Toll(HOT) lanes, ramp meter-ing, transit services, possi-bly incidents and signalcontrolled intersections onsurface streets.

DYNASMART-P canproduce a variety of resultsto assist users in perform-ing detailed traffic analysis.The output report containsa wide range of measuresof effectiveness commonlyused by traffic engineers foranalyses, such as volumes,speeds, travel times, delays,etc. DYNASMART-P alsoproduces a vehicle trajecto-ry file and the means toview simulation resultsand other characteristicsthrough various graphicsformats, both static andanimated.

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I’m back, and in a new e-format toboot. While not a lot has happenedin the AEC CADD world since my

last column, there are one or twotrends that truly concern me: the con-tinuing consolidation within theindustry and the industry’s promo-tion of XML for data exchange.

Over the last few years we haveseen Intergraph sell off its AEC prod-uct lines to Bentley. We have seenBentley gobble up products likeDescartes, Inroads and GEOPAK. Onthe other side of the CADD world,AutoDesk has been buying up itsshare of the software world with thepurchase of Softdesk, Revit and mostrecently CACIE. So where we oncehad heated competition betweenproducts we now have very few com-peting products left. For example, let’stake a quick look at how industryconsolidation has affected highwaydesign software.

Three years ago there were atleast a half dozen competing highwaydesign software packages—InRoads,GEOPAK, CACIE, Softdesk, AutoCadLand Development, IGRDS, MDXRoads—and those are just the onesthat I can name off the top of my head.Today it’s a different story. BentleySystems now own both GEOPAK and

InRoads, Autodesk owns CACIE andSoftdesk. IGRDs, which was anAASHTO product, has been sunset.That leaves MDX as the only productthat hasn’t been bought out—yet.

Why be concerned? Well first, itpretty much stifles competition and,in my opinion, makes the remainingvendors less concerned with their cus-

tomers and more concerned with theirstock price. (Bentley is privatelyowned but has been trying to go pub-lic.)

Now I know the Big Two(AutoDesk and Bentley) say just theopposite; that by consolidating prod-ucts they can provide better and moreresponsive customer service and sup-port. In the short term, it might even

be true. Unfortunately, it has been myexperience that when there is a lack ofcompetition things stagnate and thenproceed downhill.

I hope the vendors prove mewrong, but I doubt they will.Competition between different prod-ucts and vendors brought us the greattools we use today, but with Bentley

now controlling approximately 94percent of the highway design market(by my calculations), and Autodeskthe rest, I fear we will see little “real”innovation over the next few years.

One thing I would recommend ishold your vendor’s feet to fire. And ifthey don’t deliver, “burn em” a bit!

Now onto the topic of XML, andthe industry’s effort to adopt it as adata transfer standard. Over the yearsthe biggest problem within the AECindustry has been data exchange.Every product regardless of vendorbasically has used a proprietary for-mat to store data. This is starting tochange with the coming of the web,and the adoption of Visual Basic byseveral vendors.

The latest big thing seems to beXML, and I think this could go a longway to solving our data exchangeproblems. (See links at end of columnif you want to learn more about XML.)Even Microsoft is talking about adopt-ing XML for their next release ofOffice. In the AEC world though, I seea couple of roadblocks to XML’simplementation; the first one dealswith standards, and the second one ismore business oriented.

Roadblock number one is thequestion of which particular XMLstandard to adopt. Of course bothAutoDesk and Bentley support differ-ent ones. Autodesk, MicroSoft andprobably the majority of other AECvendors support LandXML whileBentley has been leaning towardsaecXML. I figure LandXML will likelywin in the end, but it probably doesn’tmatter. Some form of XML willbecome the defacto standard for AECdata exchange.

But roadblock number two—that is, product consolidation—mightderail the whole thing. Once XMLfrees our design data from proprietaryformats, we would be free to choose


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Consolidation pretty much stifles competition and, in myopinion, makes the remaining vendors less concerned withtheir customers and more concerned with their stock price.


the best and cheapest programs forour design needs. In other words theCADD world would once again be aplace where vendors would have tocompete on features, performance,service and PRICE. Talk about some-thing that scares the hell out of uppermanagement at the Big Two. Come tothink of it, buying up the competitionmakes more sense, doesn’t it?

I hope that gives everyone some-thing to think about. Feel free to let meknow what you think by dropping me

a line at [email protected]. SinceI’m writing this in December, let mewish everyone happy holidays and aprosperous new year.

Rande Robinson works for “a southerndepartment of transportation” in CADDsupport, training and management. Theviews presented are Rande’s and are notnecessarily those of any department oftransportation, organization or pc-trans(although they probably should be).

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istic traffic assignment results forplanning analyses. The potentialapplications include:● Assessing impacts of ITS and non-ITS technologies on the transportationnetwork, such as dynamic messagesigns, ATIS-equipped vehicles, etc.● Supporting decision-making forwork zone planning and traffic man-agement.● Evaluating HOV lanes and HOTlanes.● Evaluating different congestion pric-ing schemes.● Planning for special events andemergency situations.● Analyzing traffic assignment in tra-ditional planning activities.

DYNASMART-P runs onWindows NT 4.0 (service pack 5) orhigher. A minimum of 300 MB of thehard drive space 512 MB of RAM areneeded to run the model, depending

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DYNASMART-P has been testedwith field data from the KnoxvilleMetropolitan Planning Commission.FHWA is currently conducting a betatest to ensure that the software match-es user needs.

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Trafficware’s SimTraffic is one of the newertraffic simulation programs available totransportation professionals. The program

is user friendly and offers capabilities similar tothe FHWA-developed CORSIM. In 2001SimTraffic and CORSIM were updated, coinci-dentally both to version 5.0. The updatesinclude many useful enhancements. Since theseupdates a question many transportation profes-sionals have been asking is: “Which of thesetwo programs best suits each of the varioustypes of traffic analyses we conduct?”

HDR Engineering, Inc., has conductednumerous traffic analyses in the last few yearsusing both CORSIM and SimTraffic in an effortto compare these two programs and answer thisquestion. Our analyses include a variety of facil-ity types such as small intersection grids, arteri-al street corridors, downtown grids, inter-changes and freeway systems. We will examinethree such studies in this article.

In a previous article in pc-trans [“CORSIMand Sim Traffic: What’s the Difference?”Winter/Spring 2001], we stressed the impor-tance of calibrating traffic models to field condi-tions. SimTraffic and CORSIM have differentfactors that can be used for calibration.Calibration steps for the case studies hereranged from observing queues lengths in thefield to videotaping traffic operations duringthe peak hour and conducting travel time runs.

Isolated Intersection Case StudyOur company conducted a traffic impact studyfor a hospital expansion project in GrandJunction, Colorado (Figure 1). We simulated theoperational analysis to communicate more effec-tively with decision-makers and to address con-cerns about pedestrian traffic adjacent to thehospital site.

Eight intersections were included in the net-work to accurately simulate arrival conditionsat the primary study intersection at North 7thStreet and Patterson Road (Figure 2). Both of

For some types of traffic analysis, SimTraffic

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these streets are classified asmajor collectors.

Our primary concernswhen evaluating thisintersection were oper-ational capacity andthe impact of pedes-trians. Hospitalemployee parking islocated on the eastside of North 7thStreet while the hospi-tal building is locatedwest of North 7th Street.On average, 91 pedestrianscross between the parking areaand the main hospital building duringthe peak traffic hour. Pedestrian traffic wasobserved to slow eastbound Patterson Roadtraffic.

To validate and calibrate the simulationmodels to existing conditions, we obtainedseveral pieces of data, including:

● peak hour turning movement volumes● peak hour pedestrian volumes● truck percentages● signal timing information

● saturation flow rates● queue lengths

The engineer’s field observa-tions were also helpful in

determining which simula-tion settings should beadjusted during the cali-bration process.

It was clear thatvehicle queuing along the

eastbound approach ofPatterson Road should be a

key calibration measure.Pedestrian activity across the

south leg of North 7th Streetcaused considerable vehicle queuing.

Typical peak hour queue lengths on the east-bound approach were 450 to 600 feet.

CORSIM AnalysisThe initial CORSIM simulation results hadlower delay than what was observed in thefield, particularly on the eastbound approachto the intersection. The other intersectionapproaches were compared to field data andwere close to actual conditions. The delay dif-ferences on the eastbound approach werelinked to the pedestrian conflict.


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About the models

The CORSIM and SimTraffic microscopic simulation models provide time-based, stochastic simulation of indi-vidual vehicles in a roadway system. Comprehensive measures of effectiveness (MOEs) are collected for each

vehicle in the model for every second of model simulation for CORSIM and tenth of a second for SimTraffic. TheseMOEs include system-wide measurements as well as measurements by link. The software programs also generategraphics that depict street networks, traffic control device indications and the animated movement of vehicles.

CORSIM. The Federal Highway Administration developed CORSIM with two modeling components—one forurban surface street systems (NETSIM) and the other for freeway systems (FRESIM). FHWA designed these twoprograms separately and later integrated them to create a program for modeling both systems in one model. Thedevelopers believe there is different driver behavior in freeway and surface street conditions, thus the CORSIMmodel has maintained the separate simulation sub-programs.

Traffic Software Integrated System (TSIS) hosts the CORSIM simulation and its support tools. TSIS Version 5.0was released in July 2001. This version significantly improved the usability of the program by adding a Windows-based input editor, TRAFED. TRAFED now allows the user to draw the roadway system with an image in thebackground. TRAFVU is a component that allows the user to view the simulation in a graphic format. TRAFVUdoes not have the capability to show a background image with the simulation in the current release version.

SimTraffic. SimTraffic’s developer is Trafficware. It operates as companion product for the popular macroscopicanalysis program, Synchro. Nearly all of the basic coding is accomplished through Synchro. SimTraffic is a stochas-tic model with various driver and vehicle types and can model both surface street and freeway operations, similarto CORSIM. Synchro allows the user to import a JPG, BMP, or DXF file for a background image. This image alsotransfers to the SimTraffic simulation, creating a more realistic graphical simulation.

In the past the Synchro/SimTraffic combination was far superior to other simulation programs in its ease of use.However, the new version of CORSIM has reduced this “ease of use” gap with the addition of the TRAFED editor.

Figure 1.Isolated

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CORSIM’s treatment of pedestrians isdescribed this way in the help documentation:

“It is not necessary to code this dataunless the pedestrian demand conflict-ing with the turn movements from thephase being programmed is greaterthan 100 crossings per hour. Theabsence for any phase with less than100 crossings per hour will have noimpact on the CORSIM analysis or theoutput measures of effectiveness.”—TRAFED User’s Guide

Given that the pedestrian volumes were under100, the CORSIM model essentially ignoredthe impact pedestrians had on this intersec-tion. Based upon the field data, we found thisassumption to be unrealistic in this case.

After some additional calibration testingwe decided that CORSIM would not providea reasonably accurate simulation model ofthis intersection, given the moderate pedestri-an demand that conflicted with the east-bound right-turn and westbound left-turnmovements. Further efforts to calibrate COR-SIM were abandoned.

SimTraffic AnalysisThe same roadway system was coded inSynchro software to develop the input filenecessary for SimTraffic. After we ran the ini-tial simulation, it was obvious that pedestri-ans conflicts were accounted for in the vehiclelogic. In fact, pedestrians were shown in theanimation files (as small triangles) and turn-ing vehicles reacted to the conflict by waitingfor the simulated pedestrian to cross thestreet (Figure 4).

We reviewed the initial simulation runsto make certain vehicle and pedestrian vol-umes were being modeled as coded. We alsochecked signal timing, signal phasing, freeflow speeds and queue lengths. We deter-mined from this review that the simulationreplicated the intersection quite well exceptfor creating excessive vehicle queue lengthson the eastbound approach. Driver parame-ters were adjusted to reduce the queue lengthto match the observed distance.

Recommendations For this study it was important to include theeffects of moderate pedestrian volumes onthe intersection approaches. SimTrafficaccounts for pedestrian crossing conflicts in


Figure 2.Synchro NetworkView

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the vehicle logic and in the animation; COR-SIM, does not. The analysis of North 7thStreet/Patterson Road provides evidence thatpedestrian levels under 100 per hour can sig-nificantly affect intersection operations.

When conducting studies along urbancollector and arterial roadways where pedes-trians create significant conflicts with inter-section operations, we recommend usingSimTraffic. For similar studies where pedes-

Figure 4.SimTraffic

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trians are not of concern, either simulationprogram will provide acceptable results ifproper calibration is done. HDR’s experienceon other projects with no pedestrians hasshown that CORSIM will typically requireless calibration than SimTraffic. However, ifadequate field data is obtained, both modelscan be calibrated to replicate field conditions.

Coordinated Arterial CaseStudyRoute 367 is located in thenortheast section of theSt. Louis metropolitanarea (Figure 5). Ourevaluation focused onthe 0.3 mile section ofthe highway betweenI-270 and LindberghBoulevard. This seg-ment of the highway is afour-lane divided sectionwith two-way frontageroads closely paralleling thehighway, as shown in Figure 6.

There are four signalized intersectionsand one unsignalized intersection along thecorridor, which has a speed limit of 55 mph.The signals operate on a 140-second cycle andare coordinated along Route 367. Due toclosely spaced frontage roads, long clearanceintervals and all-red times are used to clearthe three clustered intersections.

Field data for calibration included queueobservations and travel time runs. We

observed and recorded maximum and typicalqueues along Route 367, the cross streets andthe frontage roads. We also conducted traveltime runs along Route 367 to obtain averagedelay and average travel speeds.

CORSIM AnalysisThe original CORSIM data file was construct-

ed with Synchro 5.0 and transferredto CORSIM. The data file was

then checked in the TRAFEDprogram to verify the data

conversion. Calibration was

straightforward. Weused all of CORSIM’sdefault distributionsand factors. The defaultheadway discharge of

1.8 seconds and thedefault start-up lost time

of 2.0 seconds were alsoused in the analysis. CORSIM matched closely

with the field-measured traveltimes and queues. The simulated queues

and average intersection delays along the sidestreets also matched closely with thoseobserved in the field. No significant modifica-tions were needed for CORSIM to replicatefield conditions.

SimTraffic AnalysisWe modified a few parameters to calibrate theSimTraffic model along Route 367. The Route


Figure 5.Coordinated ArterialVicinity Map

Figure 6.View of Route 367

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367 travel times matched the field valuesclosely, but the side road queues and delaysdid not. Therefore we did two additional cali-bration steps along New Jamestown Road,Parker Road, Redman Road and Dunn Road.

For the first step we adjusted the individ-ual movement headway factors to 0.80instead of using the calculated headway fac-tor. SimTraffic attempts to match about 1,800vph, so in some cases we increased the num-ber of cars serviced within a cycle.

For the second step we doubled the inter-section spacing between the frontage roadsand Route 367 from 100 feet (actual) to 200feet—from centerline to centerline.

SimTraffic’s gridlock avoidance featurewill not allow vehicles to queue into an inter-section. Since this study area has very closeintersection spacing, SimTraffic limited thenumber of vehicles that could queue acrossthe frontage road intersection, thus reducingthe volume of vehicles serviced in an hour.Even with additional calibration the simula-tion did not match the queue length andaverage delay at the study intersections.

Results ComparisonOnce the models were calibrated to the extentpossible, the results of each model were com-pared. Table 1 compares the speeds measuredin the field and those of the simulation mod-els. In general, both models were close to thefield measured travel speeds. SimTrafficmatched the travel times more closely, buthad a higher degree of variability when com-

pared to CORSIM speed results (the speedswere less consistent when comparing themultiple simulation runs).

Differences between the two simulationmodels are notable when comparing the aver-age intersection delays and the observednorthbound queue lengths along Route 367(Table 2). The three intersections at DunnRoad (Route 367 intersection and twofrontage road intersections) were aggregatedto obtain one value for average intersectiondelay. The CORSIM and SimTraffic averageintersection delays at Dunn Avenue matchedclosely. However, the maximum northboundqueue lengths are considerably differentwhen compared to the field measure values.The SimTraffic queue length is double theCORSIM reported queue length.

The reverse is true at the Route367/Redman intersection. The maximumqueue lengths match closely to the field mea-sured values, while the average intersectiondelays are considerably different. A differenceof almost 30 seconds per vehicle existsbetween the CORSIM and SimTraffic runs.

Another issue of concern regarding simu-lations on large networks is simulation runtime. We looked at run time for the two mod-els to compare the amount of time needed toprocess the data. In this study SimTraffic com-pilation time was just over two times longerthan CORSIM. Further, if CORSIM animationis not needed and is turned off in the card file,CORSIM compiled approximately five timesfaster.


Intersection: NB 367 Queue Length (ft) Average Intersection Delay (sec/veh)Field CORSIM SimTraffic CORSIM SimTraffic

Dunn Road 800 910 1,900 52 45Redman Road 700 850 700 67 93

Intersection: Field MeasuredSpeeds (mph) CORSIM SimTraffic

Speed (mph) Difference Speed (mph) Difference

Dunn Road 30 25 -5 36 +6Redman Road 25 22 -3 21 -4Parker Road 28 23 -5 27 -1Norma Lane 31 25 -6 31 0New Jamestown 31 25 -6 30 -1

Table 1.Speed Comparison

Table 2.Queue and Delay

Comparison

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RecommendationsIn this evaluation CORSIM matched moreclosely with the travel time runs, aver-age intersection delays andobserved queue lengths. TheSimTraffic model matchedwell with the Route 367travel times, but averageintersection delay andqueue lengths could notbe calibrated to matchacceptably.

Overall CORSIMprovided results thatmore closely matchedexisting conditions withless calibration effort. If,however, the intersectionspacing were not a factor (say theexisting intersections were separatedby 300 feet) then both CORSIM andSimTraffic would have provided very compa-rable results.

Freeway Case Study This study was conducted to determine cali-bration parameters within a freeway majorweave area in the Midwest. The project evalu-ated interchange alternatives at the I-35/80/235 system interchange in northeast DesMoines, Iowa. Some of the future interchangeconcepts had weaving areas where calibrationdata was needed, but there were few similarweaving sections in the Des Moines areawhere field data could be collected. Thereforewe selected a study area in Omaha, Nebraskato determine calibration parameters that close-ly matched the conceptual weaving areas. Theselected study area was the northbound majorweave area at the I-80/L Street interchange inOmaha (Figure 7).

The study area included the northboundsection of I-80 from Q Street to the I-80/I-680system interchange. The focus area of thestudy was the major weave section alongnorthbound I-80 shown in Figure 8. This criti-cal weave area was less than 1,500 feet inlength and carried a heavy AM Peak volumeof 5,100 vph.

The merge area at the eastbound L Streeton ramp added one lane to northbound I-80,resulting in a three lane section. The divergearea is three lanes, with a shared center lanefor through and exiting traffic. Due to the rel-atively short weaving distance and highweaving demand, congestion occurs in thisarea. During the AM peak hour queuing fromweaving conflicts extends upstream 1,500 feet

from the I-80/L Street on ramp gore area. Data collection was extensive. Video cam-

eras were placed in the study area tocollect weaving volumes, queu-

ing, driver behavior and den-sities. Travel time runs were

also made with time, spotspeeds and averagespeeds collected. Weused this information tohelp match the simula-tion model to the fieldconditions. Link travelspeed was the initial cal-

ibration parameter. Afterthe speeds were matched

within acceptable variances,we compared model and field

queuing data.

CORSIM AnalysisThe CORSIM model default parameters wereslightly conservative without calibration. Weadjusted driver parameters to provide moreaggressive behavior in the weaving areas. Carfollowing sensitivity factors were adjusted inthe ramp influence areas to accomplish this.The field values were reached in the simula-

Figure 7.Freeway Study AreaVicinity Map


Figure 8.Aerial View of I-80,L Street and I-680Weave

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tion model with this adjustment. Queuing calibration was performed by

moving ramp warning locations. Speed datawas closely replicated by this model for basicfreeway, ramp junction and weaving areas.

SimTraffic AnalysisThe coding of the SimTraffic network wasaccomplished with Synchro. The help file inSynchro suggests that the headway factor forfreeway links be set to 0.90. This was done inthe initial setup of the network, but was lateradjusted to 0.85 to calibrate the model, alongwith other changes in order to attempt tomatch field conditions.

The SimTraffic model default headwayand driver parameters were conservative incomparison to field data. Link and driverheadway variables were adjusted significant-ly to calibrate the model. The SimTrafficmodel still could not replicate field measuredresults for speed and density. Additionalefforts were focused on calibrating the speedsto match observed speeds. However, aftersignificant effort adjusting the driver head-way parameters, some link speeds were asmuch as 15 mph lower than field values.

Results and recommendationsThe initial, uncalibrated results of the COR-SIM model were significantly closer to fielddata. The CORSIM model speeds were withinfive mph of field values after calibration,whereas the SimTraffic speeds could not becalibrated to within 10 mph of the field datafor all segments, as shown in Table 3. In addi-tion, SimTraffic does not directly providedensity as a measure of effectiveness andtherefore has to be calculated. This extra step,of course, takes more time to complete. Basedupon this analysis CORSIM is recommendedfor use on freeway facilities.

ConclusionsThe purpose of this article was to provideguidance on the use of two common trafficsimulation programs. Three case studies wereanalyzed with both CORSIM and SimTraffic.Based on the analysis findings, CORSIM pro-vided more accurate results for the signalized

arterial corridor and the freeway analyses,while SimTraffic provided more reliableresults for the analysis of an intersection withpedestrian activity.

Over the past several years, the authorshave been involved in a variety of simulationprojects and have gained extensive experi-ence with both CORSIM and SimTraffic. Theauthors were involved in beta testing for bothCORSIM and SimTraffic (version 5 and previ-ous versions). Through these efforts and thecase studies conducted for this paper, theauthors can provide recommendations forwhich simulation program is better suited fora particular roadway environment. These rec-ommendations are provided in Table 4.

As with any software package, the usershould become familiar with correct proce-dures for use and the program’s shortfalls.Both CORSIM and SimTraffic are useful toolswhen used appropriately. The traffic engineermust decide which is right for his or her par-ticular project.

Currently Trafficware is planningenhancements for its next version ofSimTraffic. Over the next several years, FHWAwill be transferring efforts to an initiativecalled Next Generation Simulation Program(NGSIM), which changes FHWA’s role from asoftware developer to a market facilitator.Limited enhancements are planned for theperiod of transition. Until the time when newNGSIM tools are available, we hope this arti-cle will provide some insight into how toapply CORSIM 5.0 and SimTraffic 5.0 in yourwork as a transportation professional.

ReferencesHighway Capacity Manual, Special Report 209,Third Edition, Transportation Research Board,Washington, DC, Updated 1997.

Highway Capacity Manual, HCM2000,Transportation Research Board, Washington,DC, 2000.

A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways andStreets, American Association of StateHighways and Transportation Officials,Washington, DC, 1994.


Freeway Segment: Speed (mph)Field Measured CORSIM SimTraffic

I-80 South of Weave 50 46 36I-80 within Weave 24 25 20I-80 North of Weave 54 53 48

Table 3.Freeway Speed

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Traffic Models Overview Handbook, Report No.FHWA-SA-93-050, Federal HighwayAdministration, Washington, DC, 1993.

CORSIM User Guide (on-line), developed byITT Industries for FHWA Office of OperationsResearch, Development and Technology.

SimTraffic 5.0 User Guide (on-line), developedby Trafficware Corporation, 1009B SolanoAve, Albany, CA.

About the authorsMatthew J. Selinger, P.E., PTOE, Steven B.Speth, E.I., and Michael T. Trueblood, P.E.,PTOE, are Transportation Engineers for HDREngineering, Inc. For more information aboutthese case studies, contact Michael Truebloodat: [email protected].

This article was adapted from an articlepresented at the Institute of TransportationEngineers 2001 Annual Meeting. The fullpaper may be found at:www.movite.org/articles_members.htm.


Roadway System/Conditions: CORSIM 5.0 SimTraffic 5.0

Isolated intersection (without pedestrians) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ✔ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ✔

Isolated intersection (with pedestrians) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ✔

Signalized arterial (without close frontage roads) . . . . . . . . . . . ✔ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ✔

Signalized arterial (with close frontage roads) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ✔ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Downtown Signal Grid (without buses, parking, etc.) . . . . . . . ✔ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ✔

Downtown Signal Grid (with buses, parking, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . ✔ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Freeway Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ✔ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior Animation (background image display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ✔

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HY-24, DBRM MODEL, Version 4.0The design hydrographs by theDrainage Basin Runoff Model (DBRMModel) contain a program for thecomputation of a runoff hydrographfrom a complex basin. Hyrographs ofrunoff from various sub-basins com-prising the total basin are computedby application of rainfall-excess tounit hydrographs of each sub-basinand then combined and routedthrough channel and/or reservoir toproduce the total basin hydrograph.

Rainfall-excess increments arecomputed by a modification of thestandard Soil Conservation Services(SCS) runoff curve equations. Thismodification accounts for runoff fromthree sources—the urban directly-connected impervious area (DCIA),the urban pervious (grassed) andnon-directly connected imperviousarea, and the rural portion of eachsub-basin or from each source only.The unit hydrograph used was devel-oped from equations originated byJames A. Constant (formerly ChiefReservoir Regulation Section, Corpsof Engineers). These equations pro-duce unit hydrograph almost identi-cal to the standard SCS unit hydro-graphs. Channel routing is accom-plished by the Muskingum method.A program for computing the time ofcomputation is also included.

The DBRM Model producesresults almost identical to those ofHEC-1, HEC-HMS and TR-20 if thesame input parameters are used. Thissoftware has been accepted by FEMAfor flood plain information studies.Requires: Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME or XP.HY-24, version 4.0, $100

HY-27, SPS, Version 2002Stormwater Pumping Station (SPS)software is now rewritten for theWindows environment.HY-27, version 2002, $75

HY-34, HEC-HMS, Version 2.2.0The Hydrologic Modeling SystemHEC-HMS Version 2.1.3 was releasedfor general use in November 2001. Anumber of defects have been foundand repaired since that release. Newcapabilities have also been designedand added to the program. Theresulting release, labeled Version2.2.0, is available from PC-TRANS.

Significant new features havebeen added to the reservoir element.It is now possible to specify a low-level outlet, ogee or broad-crestedspillway, level or non-level dam over-flow, and dam break as part of thereservoir element. The new featuresuse the new elevation-storage or ele-vation-area options. The old featuresusing the storage-outflow, elevation-storage-outflow, or elevation-area-outflow options are still available.

Other new program featuresinclude support for the MS Windowsclipboard, minor enhancements tothe standard project storm, improvedHEC-1 import, impervious area forthe soil moisture accounting lossmethod, and the straddle-staggerreach routing method.HY-34, version 2.2.0, $200 (includingdocumentation)HY-34U, Update to version 2.2.0, $100

SU-9, GPS2CAD 2.5This new version contains two majorimprovements:● It now works with most of theGarmin hand-held units, includingthe popular eTrex line, which wasmost requested by users; and● It comes with improved printingcapabilities for the points in the GPSgrid and CAD grid.

Also available is a new recre-ational version (GPS2CAD-rv) thatallows you to connect your hand-heldGPS Receiver to your computer anddownload Waypoints and Trackpointsmaintained by GPS Receivers.Waypoints are points entered manual-ly with the push of a button on theGPS Receiver’s faceplate, andTrackpoints are points that show theactual walk-around history of theuser’s location. Waypoints are gener-

ally accessible for review on the GPSdisplay, but Trackpoints are typicallyhidden from the user except to plotthem in a connect-the-dot display.

With GPS2CAD-rv, both of thesepoint files can be retrieved and plot-ted with lines, points and blocksdirectly into AutoCAD. While it doesnot have some of the features of thefull version, it maintains all the essen-tial core functions. It also works withAutoCAD 14, 2000 and 2000i. Satellitenavigation and site layout are nowmade much more convenient by out-putting to an AutoCAD file.SU-9, version 2.5, $245SU-9rv, recreational version, $145

TE-17 TRANSYT-7F, Rel. 9.6TRANSYT7-F is a complete trafficsignal timing optimization softwarepackage for traffic networks, arterialstreets, or single intersections havingcomplex or simple conditions. Itoffers enhancements to the modelingof traffic-actuated control and cyclelength optimization, ability to viewextensive simulation details,improved interface/output appear-ance, plus integration with HCS andCORSIM.

The release 9.6 features geneticalgorithm (G.A.) optimization ofcycle length, phasing sequence, splits,and offsets, using either TRANSYT-7F or CORSIM as the simulationengine. Genetic algorithm optimiza-tion is a theoretical improvementover the traditional hill-climb opti-mization technique that has beenemployed by TRANSYT-7F for manyyears. The genetic algorithm has theability to avoid becoming trapped ina "local optimum" solution, and ismathematically best qualified tolocate the "global optimum" solution.

Optimization of phasingsequence on both the major andminor streets can be handled usingthe genetic algorithm (G.A.). Duringoptimization, TRANSYT-7F examinesvirtually all feasible phasingsequences including leading and lag-ging left-turns with and withoutoverlap, lead-lag phasing, and splitphasing. The program is designed to

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be equally effective in optimizingphasing sequences for networks withleft-hand driving (e.g., having lead-ing or lagging right-turns).

The user may allow full opti-mization throughout the network, butcan also specify restrictions on opti-mization at any approach of anyintersection. On every approach, theuser may specify whether they wishto allow optimization, overlap phas-ing, lead-lag phasing, leading throughmovements, or the "yellow trap."TE-17, version 9.6, $540 (includingdocumentation)

TE-34, PASSER II-02, Version 1.0The new release of a Windowsupgrade to PASSER II software,which develops optimal progressionalong signalized arterials havingmultiple arterial phase sequences isnow available. This new release(PASSER II-02) has a new user inter-face similar to PASSER III-98. It alsohas an enhanced optimization rou-tine used by its predecessor, PASSERII-90. The input data requirementshave not changed; however, unlikethe previous release, it preserves thelane configurations supplied by theuser. This was achieved by introduc-ing a new format for the input datafile. The program can read old inputdata files and will automatically con-vert them to the new format.

Because a large user-base exists,the old output report from PASSERII-90 (now the "Classic" output) canbe selectively displayed and printed.PASSER II-02 user interface providesseveral new features as follows:● updated saturation flow calculationmodule;● summary of results for all cyclelengths analyzed;● user can view output for any select-ed cycle length;● generates output reports in rich textformat and launches MicrosoftWinWord for viewing these;● new time-space diagrams in htmlformat, and viewed by automaticallylaunching Microsoft InternetExplorer; and● advanced Help facility.

The enhanced optimization rou-tine now produces integer-only green

splits. This new version will be avail-able from PC-TRANS soon.TE-34, version II-02 (1.0), $395TE-34U, Upgrade to version II-02(1.0), $245

TE-36F, WARRANTS/TEAPAC,MUTCD 2000 Warrant AnalysisThe WARRANTS2000/TEAPAC pro-

gram (#TE-36F1) now performsmulti-way stop warrant analyses inaddition to its signal warrant analy-ses, both according to the proceduresdictated by the MUTCD 2000(Millennium Edition).

In addition, an option has beenadded for user-selection of the so-called 56 percent rule for the combi-nation of warrants used in a 2000Signal Warrant Analysis. WAR-RANTS2000 continues to provide anoption to perform a signal warrantanalysis using the previous MUTCD(1988). WARRANTS2000 performs itsmulti-way stop and signal warrantanalyses using all the volume-orient-ed warrants of the MUTCD 2000,including warrants 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3A,3B and 7 for signals. A unique algo-rithm searches every possible 60-minute period of a 15-minute countfor hours that meet the warrants,ranking the identified hours byminor street volume. Input data canbe imported directly from variouselectronic traffic counters such asJamar and TimeMark or entered/edited manually. The 2000 warrantanalysis enhancements are also builtinto the Usage Level 2 version ofTURNS/ TEAPAC (#TE-36E2).

Usage Level 2 of WARRANTS(#TE-36F2) also provides advancedtabulation and peak hour analysisfeatures. Peak 15-minute or 60-minute volume data can be sentdirectly to other TEAPAC programslike SIGNAL2000 for optimizedHCM level of service calculations,SITE for background traffic in impactstudies, and PREPASSR, PRETRAN-SYT and PRENETSIM for signal tim-ing and modeling studies. Use of theTED and TUTOR programs in theTEAPAC system allow completeautomation of all of these calcula-tions for unparalleled efficiency,accuracy and speed.

WARRANTS has a unique VisualMode, which provides an intuitive,Windows graphical user interface, aswell as a Command Mode for powerusers. This is the sameWinTEAPAC2000 interface found inall other TEAPAC programs. Thisinterface includes a fully indexed, on-screen user guide and context-sensi-tive help and error diagnostics. WAR-RANTS also incorporates the newTEAPAC Version 5 interface with itsTabular View to increase efficiencyfor intermediate users and certaindata-intensive tasks.

The Warrant Analysis version ofWARRANTS/TEAPAC Ver. 2.01 fromStrong Concepts (#TE-36F1) is avail-able from PC-Trans for $395. TheUsage Level 2 version, (#TE-36F2),which adds advanced tabulation andpeak hour analysis features is avail-able for $595. Educational versions areavailable for half-price and demon-stration versions are available free asdownloads from the Strong Conceptsand PC-Trans web pages. Free andreduced-price updates are availablefor registered licensees of earlier ver-sions of WARRANTS and TURNSdirectly from Strong Concepts.

TE-36D & TE-36G, PRETRANSYT/TEAPAC & PRENETSIM/TEAPACPRETRANSYT and PRENETSIM, forthe TRANSYT-7F and CORSIM trafficmodels have been vastly enhanced toinclude many advanced modelingcapabilities which are available inthese time-tested, government-spon-sored models. These enhanced capa-bilities provide for efficient and reli-able execution of traffic system mod-eling, optimization and animationprojects. They include:● sign-controlled movements;● startup lost time and end gain timeby movement;● storage capacities by movement;● alternative upstream-downstreamassignment method (TRANSYT);● dual-optional lane usage;● link curvature (CORSIM);● free flow lanes;● number of lanes;● right-turn-on-red;● heavy vehicle percentagesOther enhancements include:



● increased limits on allowed mapcoordinate values to accommodatelarger scale coordinate systems;● ability to read all of these modelparameters directly from SIG-NAL2000 for true HCM-based inter-section capacity analysis and opti-mization;● compatible changes made inPREPASSR for PASSER-II;● better simulation time period man-agement (CORSIM);● option to enter executable file namein setup CFG file;● better permitted left turn modeling(TRANSYT);● fine-tuning of the new Version 5TEAPAC interface.

PRETRANSYT and PRENETSIMboth have the unique TEAPAC VisualMode, which provides an intuitive,Windows graphical user interface, aswell as a Command Mode for powerusers. This is the same interfacefound in all other TEAPAC pro-grams. This interface includes a fullyindexed, on-screen user guide andcontext-sensitive help and error diag-nostics. PRETRANSYT and PRENET-SIM also incorporate the new TEA-PAC Version 5 interface with itsTabular View to increase efficiencyfor intermediate users and certaindata-intensive tasks.

The 12-intersection versions ofPRETRANSYT/TEAPAC Ver. 2.71(#TE-36D1) and PRENETSIM/TEA-PAC Ver. 1.31 (#TE-36G1) fromStrong Concepts are available fromPC-Trans for $495. The Usage Level 2versions, (#TE-36D2 and #TE-36G2),which handle up to 100 intersectionswith subsystem management areavailable for $695. Educational ver-sions are available for half-price anddemonstration versions are availablefree as downloads from PC-Transweb pages. Free and reduced-priceupdates are available for registeredlicensees of earlier versions of PRE-TRANSYT and PRENETSIM directlyfrom Strong Concepts.

TE-36J, SIGNAL2000/TEAPACStrong Concepts announces the firstmajor upgrade of its SIGNAL2000program since its original release.The upgrade is concurrent with the

2000 Highway Capacity Manual(HCM). The major changes to SIG-NAL2000 include:

● Handling up to 500 intersectionsin one file with a single click. If you areworking with a single intersection,trying different geometric designswith repeated optimizations for animpact analysis, or an intersectiondesign, you can keep your focus onthat single intersection, as before. Butprojects frequently call for a re-analy-sis or re-optimization under newassumptions where managing allintersections and/or all scenariosindividually becomes very time-con-suming. SIGNAL2000 Version 2 hasthe ability to manage the data for upto 500 intersections in a single file,and to execute HCM capacity analy-ses and full timing/phasing opti-mization for all intersections with thepress of a single button.

Version 2 is compatible with olddata files, and it's easy to combinemultiple data files from Version 1,SIGNAL97, or even SIGNAL94 into asingle file for Version 2.

● Seamless integration of SIG-NAL2000 data with PRENETSIM,PRETRANSYT and PREPASSR. Oneof the advantages of the new multi-intersection analysis option is theability to seamlessly integrate its datawith the PRENETSIM, PRETRANSYTand PREPASSR elements of the TEA-PAC software package.

PRENETSIM manages the inter-face between the TEAPAC datainputs and the more complex inputsrequired by CORSIM, developed bythe Federal Highway Administration(FHWA) for simulation and anima-tion of street networks.

PRETRANSYT performs thesame function for the TRANSYT-7Fprogram which simulates traffic on asignalized network, while also pro-viding a time-proven method foroptimizing the coordinated signaltimings.

PREPASSR provides a similarfunction for the popular PASSER-IIprogram, including the latest PASSERII-02 Windows Version of PASSER-II.These programs easily share theirdata files and results with each otherincluding the optimized parameters.

For example, PASSER's optimizedoffsets can become TRANSYT's start-ing offsets, and the timing plans gen-erated from either can be easily simu-lated and animated with CORSIM.

These programs have alwaysbeen able to read the data files ofSIGNAL2000 (and SIGNAL97, SIG-NAL94 and SIGNAL85), but withSIGNAL2000 Version 2, the user isonly one click away from a CORSIManimation or a TRANSYT or PASSERoptimization for a complete systemanalysis.

● Accurate treatment of NEMA-style, dual-ring controllers. A troublingproblem for some users of theHighway Capacity Manual (HCM) hasbeen an apparent difficulty in repre-senting timings for NEMA-style con-trollers, especially when there aresmall differences between the timesallocated to left turn phases. Version2 of SIGNAL2000 has the ability toresolve this problem by representingnegative phase times. The user canquickly switch his/her view of thephase timings either from the per-spective of the HCM (timings byphase) or to a NEMA-style controller(timings by movement), by virtue ofthe new dual-ring diagram displayedon the screen. The optimizer in SIG-NAL2000 is now also able to takeadvantage of this new represention oftimings to maximize the capacity of asignalized intersection via timing andphasing optimization.This producesthe only available true-HCM opti-mization of dual-ring controllers.

● Major enhancement to optimiza-tion method for signal timing and phas-ing. The fundamental optimizationstrategy used in SIGNAL2000 goesback to the first version of SIGNALwhich optimized delay. This new ver-sion of SIGNAL2000 gives the usermuch better control of the optimiza-tion process. For example, userscould previously specify the level ofservice (LOS) to be targeted for thecritical movements of each phase.Now that feature has been expandedto allow the user to enter the specificamount of delay targeted for the critical movements as an alternate tothe level of service. This allows twosignificant improvements over the



previous method:—A specific value of delay betweentwo LOS boundaries can be targeted,rather than just the actual LOSboundaries, and—Delay values greater than the arbi-trary limit of 80 seconds for LOS Ecan be targeted.

This offers significantly superiorcontrol over the delay targets, a fre-quent requirement for specific situa-tions and design policies. Further, theincrement of delay can now be speci-fied, and will be used during theoptimization process when the targetdelay cannot be met, permittingmuch more precise balancing of thecritical movement delays.

In addition, the user may specifya limiting value of delay which,when exceeded in the design, willswitch the optimization strategy overto a v/c optimization, with targetedv/c limits and increments specifiedby the user (similar to the delay tar-gets). When desired, the user can alsoforce this v/c optimization to be usedwithout regard to the delay of thecritical movements.

Also, the allocation algorithm toprioritize specified movements hasbeen improved including the specialcondition when right turns are critical.

● Graphical view of network withoptional bitmap aerial or map back-ground. A new table of optimizationresults can be produced showing thecritical delay and/or v/c achievedfor each combination of optimumcycle length and phasing. The selec-tion of the optimum cycle from theseresults more precisely identifies thebest cycle. The minimum cycle lengthis also determined and displayed.

Licensees of SIGNAL2000Version 1 can upgrade to Version 2 ata discounted price; i.e. $295 forupgrading a typical 12-intersectionVersion 1 to Version 2 (100- and 500-intersection versions are also avail-able as upgrades.) New licenses forthe 12- 100- and 500-intersection sizescost $595, $695 and $795, respectively.All TEAPAC licenses are automatical-ly site licenses for all computers atthe licensed address.TE-36J3, version 2, $795TE-36J2, version 2, $695

TE-36J1, version 2, $595TE-36J0, version 2 (demo), $0

TE-47, aaSIDRA, Rel. 2.0aaSIDRA 2 is the major new versionof the popular intersection analysissoftware by Akcelik and Associates.It is an advanced analytical tool forevaluation of alternative intersectiondesigns in terms of capacity, level ofservice and a wide range of perfor-mance measures including delay,queue length and stops for vehiclesand pedestrians, as well as fuel con-sumption, pollutant emissions andoperating cost.

The new features of aaSIDRA 2include new output graphics in fullWindows environment includingintersection geometry, signal phasingand movement statistics displays,major traffic model enhancements,and various other input and outputenhancements.

New output graphical displaysintroduce many improvementsincluding detailed geometry picturesfor roundabouts and all intersectionswith diagonal legs, a larger range ofoutput statistics displayed, and phas-ing displays with phase time infor-mation. Full color, low color andmonochrome options are available.All graphical displays as well as thenew HTML-style text output arebased on an XML data file developedfor aaSIDRA. Traffic model enhancements inaaSIDRA 2 include:● introduction of HCM 2000 modeldefaults including major revision ofthe aaSIDRA US metric version basedon the HCM 2000 metric editiondefaults;● extensive update of default parame-ters including major revision ofdefaults for operating cost, fuel con-sumption and emission estimatesbased on 5 light vehicle and 5 heavyvehicle classes;● revised acceleration and decelerationmodels for all types of intersection;● improved models of through andturning vehicle negotiation character-istics (negotiation radius, distanceand speed) at roundabouts;● revised model of slip lane capacityat roundabouts;

● use of new pedestrian level of ser-vice criteria based on HCM 2000,which are different from vehicle levelof service criteria;● enhanced pedestrian queue spacemodeling;● space occupancy ratio for continu-ous movements;● revised method of aggregatingmovement delays from lane delays inrelation to the way geometric delaysare handled; and● improved handling of progressionfactors for signal coordination effectson delay, queue length and other per-formance statistics.

New models of vehicle paths atroundabouts, and the general revi-sion of acceleration and decelerationmodels will have a significant effecton geometric delays, and therefore oncontrol delays. These as well as otherchanges to default parameters willamount to significant changes inoperating cost, fuel consumption andemission estimates. Requires: IBM compatible PC(Pentium II 500 MHz or better);Windows 98, Me, NT4, 2000, XP;Internet Explorer version 5 or later;Minimum 64 Mb RAM; CD drive forinstallation; and Graphics card withhardware OpenGL support and thelatest drivers to suit, running at least1024 x 768 resolution (24 or 32-bitcolor mode recommended).TE-47, version 2.0, call for pricing

TE-48, TS/PP-Draft Version 5.0This new version of the Time-Spaceand Platoon-Progression software hasthe following new features:● You can now annotate the diagramwindow -- put notes of any length, inany font size and style, anywhere onthe diagram;● In the Options dialog, you havegreater control over the Layout of theDiagram. You may label the Splitswith either arrows or two-letterabbreviations. You may display theOffset on staggered lines below theintersection names or next to theOffset Reference Point in the diagramto reduce clutter. You may show justone band in each direction, and youmay color-fill the bands to makethem stand out. You can show minor



Time Markers (ticks or grid lines) inaddition to the regular (major) timemarkers;● Offsets are no longer constrained toreference a movement along the arter-ial in the diagram—they may referencemovements along the cross-street;● It is now easier to set and managesplit phasing with the new protectedphase sequence options "Split-Lead"and "Split-Lag"; and● Printing and general operationunder Windows 2000 and WindowsXP has improved.The biggest new features kick in ifyou have access (or can get access) toa GPS receiver. Just connect a com-patible GPS receiver to your comput-er and let TS/PP-Draft track positionand speed. TS/PP-Draft can use thisinformation to:● Determine the geographic positionsof intersection. From this, TS/PP-Draft can calculate the distancebetween intersections, and lay out theNetwork View with high accuracy;● Track your current location in timeand space and display it on the dia-gram window and in the NetworkView;● Predict whether you will arrive atthe next signal during the green time.If you wish, it will play differentsounds to indicate you're projected toarrive a bit early or late, or a bit tooearly or too late;● Record Trip Logs of travel along theartery. Trip Logs can be used too Plot trajectories on the diagramwindows, graphically showing wheredelay occurs, which signals you arestopped at, and where you enter orleave the green bands. Before andafter trip logs may be recorded in thesame diagram data file, and you mayselect which ones are visible at anymoment. ● Prepare Travel Time and DelayReports, which can easily be copiedand pasted into word-processing doc-uments or spreadsheets for detailedanalysis. These can be very powerfultools of analysis for determining theeffectiveness of a timing plan. ● Measure the actual travel distancebetween intersections. ● Calculate the "optimal" relative off-set between intersections for a given

direction of travel. ● Calculate the actual average speedbetween intersections.A sample diagram data file includedwith version 5.0 shows Trip Logsplotted as trajectories and availablefor the Travel Time and DelayReports and other calculations.Compatible GPS receivers includeany receiver that complies with theNMEA (National Marine ElectronicsAssociation) 0183 Standard, or theEarthmate from DeLorme (availablefor around $125). The majority ofGPS receivers comply with theNMEA 0183 Standard. TS/PP-Drafthas been tested with GPS receiversfrom Magellan and Garmin and theyall work great.TE-48D, demo, version 5.0, $0TE-48W, version 5.0, $495TE-48WU, Update to version 5.0, $95

TE-49, HCM/Cinema, Version 5 and TE-49S, SIG/Cinema, Version 3The new version of both of these pro-grams include the latest changes toChapter 16 of the Highway CapacityManual (HCM) 2000 and provideestimates of the capacity and level-of-service for isolated signalized inter-sections. In addition, SIG/Cinemaoptimizes signal cycle length, phas-ing, and timing of all phases to satis-fy a user-specific objective function.Both software products retain thesplit screen integrated text-and-graphics Graphical User Interface(GUI). In addition, both productsinclude an enhanced micro-simula-tion of traffic flow at the intersectionproviding additional traffic measuresbeyond those in the HCM, and color-ful animation displays of vehiclemovements. As in previous versions,all these features are integrated,requiring no file manipulation by theuser. Many new features are incorpo-rated in this release including:● ability to analyze effects of parkingalong the left curb on one-way or ontwo-way streets with a concretemedian divider;● ability to analyze effects of pedestri-an on both left- and right-turningtraffic;● ability to analyze effects of bicycleson right-turning traffic;

● ability to specify each signal phaseas either pre-timed or actuated;● analyzes and identifies Back OfQueue (BOQ) information for the70th, 85th, 90th, 95th and 98th per-centiles simultaneously in a singlerun; and● offers high quality output reports inboth the new HCM 2000 format andthe traditional HCM format familiarto most users.TE-49, version 5, $625 (add $10 ship-ping for U.S.A. destinations and $30for all other destinations)TE-49S, version 3, $795 (add $10 ship-ping for U.S.A. destinations and $30for all other destinations)

TO-20, Bus Transit Garage SpaceRequirement Model, Version 6.0This software prepares a detailedspace program for bus transit garages.It can generate a list of 59 elementsthat are part of a transit garage withthe number of square feet required foreach. The program also lists therequired number of repair bays, busstalls, and paint and body bays.

The space program is brokendown into five major areas includingGeneral Offices, Operations Area,Repair Area, Vehicle Storage (indoorsand outdoors), and Outside Area. Themodel handles any bus fleet size fromfive to 350 buses with any mix of 30-,35- and 40-foot buses as well as artic-ulated buses and paratransit vans.

This new version runs onWindows 95 or higher. It containsdetailed Help Screens and comeswith a printed User’s Manual. TheUser’s Manual for the new versionincludes Linkage Diagrams for theMajor Facility Elements, DailyService Cycle, and Major AreaElements. It also identifies SpaceUtilization Characteristic for everyelement in the garage.TO-20, version 6.0, $750

NEW

TE-73, QuickZone, Version 1.0To address mobility and safetyimpacts of work zones, the FederalHighway Administration (FHWA)

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Programs available. PC-TRANS distributes soft-ware of interest to the transportation community.Many of the programs offered by PC-TRANS are inthe public domain and are made available at a pricethat covers only our duplication and postage costs.Some of these programs are distributed as “share-ware,” or “user-supported software,” and are beingoffered for your evaluation only. The price wecharge for these programs covers our handlingcosts but does not include any proceeds to theauthors. You are encouraged to support the share-ware concept by making the requested contributiondirectly to the author of any shareware programthat you like well enough to use.

Our other products are fully supported, copy-righted software, either developed at the Universityof Kansas or marketed through agreements withtheir authors.

Software information. This listing, divided bygeneral types of software, includes software title,current version, product number, and price for allcurrently-available products. The listing is updatedquarterly. Prices are subject to change at any time.Prices include software documentation.

Complete program descriptions are available inthe PC-TRANS Software Catalog, available free uponrequest. The catalog is updated annually.

All programs listed run on IBM-compatible PCs.Most programs will be on 3.5-inch disks or CDs.

We charge a flat $10 processing fee per order formreceived—regardless of the number of productsyou order on the form—to cover handling costs.Please use the on-line order form to place yourorders.

Technical support. Because many of our productsare not of our own creation, we may not alwayshave an immediate answer to your question. But wepledge to do our best to find the answer for you. Ifyou need help with getting a program running orwith operating a program, call us at (785) 864-5655or e-mail us at [email protected]. If we can’t answeryour question right away, we will research it getback to you as quickly as possible.

We guarantee the integrity of the printed andmagnetic information we distribute. If you receivea damaged disk or incomplete manual, let us knowand we will remedy the situation.

■ ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

SYNOP—Synoptic Rainfall Data Analysis Program, APR 90 . . . . . . . .EN-1 . . . . .$80

WQRRS—Water Quality for River Reservoir System, JAN89 . . . . . . .EN-3 . . . .$180

■ HIGHWAY ENGINEERING

ARK PMSA—Arkansas Pavement Mgmt for Small Agency, JUN89 . .HE-7 . . . . .$40

CADD Turning Templates—1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-61 . . .call us

AutoTURN—airport and highway, 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-34A . . .call usdemo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-34D . . . . . .$0highway, 4.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-34H . . .call us

BERG2, SEPT89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-13 . . . . .$35

CBEAR—Bearing Capacity Analysis of Shallow Foundations, APR 96 .HE-63 . . . . .$25

COM624P—Laterally Loaded Pile Analysis Program, 2.0 . . . . . . . . .HE-62 . . . . .$40

CP-1/ DAMA, 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-31 . . . .$50**(plus shipping/handling)

CP-2/ HWLOAD—Pavement Thickness Design for Heavy Loads, 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-26 . . . .$50**(plus shipping/handling)

CP-3/ AIRPORT—Airport Pavement Analysis, 1989 . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-27 . . . .$50**(plus shipping/handling)

CP-4/ HWY—Pavement Thickness Design for Hwy & Overlay, 1991 HE-28 . . . .$99**(plus shipping/handling)

CP-6/ CAMA—Computer Assisted Asphalt Mix Analysis, 2.0 . . . . . .HE-30 . . .$265**(plus shipping/handling)

DAMP—Drainage Analysis and Modeling Programs, 1.1 . . . . . . . . . .HE-20 . . . . .$50

DAPS—Deflection Analysis of Pavement Structures, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . .HE-65 . . .$449**(plus shipping/handling)

Databases for Standardized Small Sign Support Hdware . .HE-58 . . . . .$30

DRIVEN—Ultimiate Vertical Static Pile Capacity, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . .HE-49W . . . . .$50

EARTH—Earthwork Cut & Fill CalcuatorDOS version 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-59D . . . .$500Windows version 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-59W . . . .$500

EMBANK—Settlement of Embankment Loads, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-48 . . . . .$50

EXPEAR—Expert System for Pavement Eval. & Rehab.,1.40 . . . . . .HE-38 . . . . .$65RD88-073 (document), 1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-38A . . . . .$25RD89-145 (document), 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-38B . . . . .$15

GSRS—Grade Severity Rating System, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-10 . . . . .$50

GuidSIGN, 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-42 . . .call usdemo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-42D . . . . . .$0

GWN-ROAD—Roadway Design Package, 1.0.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-32 . . .$2000

Highway Barrier Hardware Datasets, 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-53 . . . . .$25

HWYCON—Highway Concrete Expert System, 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-51 . . . . .$60

ICAHD for AutoCAD—Interactive Computer Assisted Highway Design, 3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-23 . . .$2500

ILLI-BACK—Backcalculation Software, 2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-21 . . . .$225

NDHMMS—North Dakota Hwy Materials Mgmt System, 1.0 . . . . . .HE-39 . . . . .$45

NDRMS—North Dakota Roadway Mgmt System, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-41 . . . . .$45

NDSMS—North Dakota Sign Mgmt System, 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-40 . . . . .$45

PathPlannerROADS, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-68 . . . .$995multi-license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-68ML .$500 ea.site license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-68SL . . .call us

PMS-IV—Pavement Management System-IVpriority, 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-36P . . . .$995priority w/data collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-36PD . . .$2,500deterministic, 3.1A HE-36D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3500stochastic, 3.1B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-36S . . .$3500city demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-36DC . . . . . .$0

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Prices include software documentation.


PMS-IV—Pavement Management System-IV, continuedcounty demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-36DCO . . . . . .$0

PRLEAM—Pavement Rehabilitation Life-Cycle Economic Analysis, JUN91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-43 . . . . .$40

RDPH—Roadway Delineation Practices Handbook on CD-ROM . . . .HE-60 . $149.98

Rigid Pavement Design, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-66 . . . . .$30

RIS—Railroad Crossing Inventory System, APR86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-9 . . . . .$55

Road Manager 2000budget analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-33BA . . .$1895drainage & utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-33DU . . .$1295pavement management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-33PM . . .$1895sidewalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-33S . . .$1295traffic control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-33TC . . .$1295

ROADSIDE, 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-12 . . . . .$50

Road/Site Designer, 2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-50 . . .$595*academic site license, 2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-50A . . .$595*demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-50D . . . . . .$0(*plus $15 shipping/handling)

RSMS—Road Surface Management System, 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-22 . . . . .$65

RSS—Reinforced Slope Stability, FEB 97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-64 . . . . .$25

SignCAD, 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-57 . . .$2500demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-57D . . . . . .$0

Sign Drawings, 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-46 . . . .$165

SIMS—Sign Inventory Management System, 1999 . . . . . . . .HE-67 . . . .$65SALLIE—Street Analysis of Lighting Location, 1.0.4 . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-11 . . . . .$55

SIS—Sign Inventory System, FEB87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-8 . . . . .$70

SPILE—Ultimate Vertical Static Pile Capacity, 2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-49 . . . . .$50

STP—Surfacing Thickness Program, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-55 . . . . .$10

WIN-SIGN—Sign Inventory for Windows, 1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-37 . . . . .$89

WSDOT Bridge Engineering Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HE-69 . . .call us

■ HYDROLOGY & HYDRAULICS

BOSS HEC-2, 3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-14 . . . .$525AutoCAD, 3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-14A . . . .$895demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-14D . . . . . .$0

BOSS WSPRO, 2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-15 . . . .$525

BRI-STARS—Bridge Stream Tube Model for Alluvial River Simulation, 5.03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-37 . . . .$125

CMPCHECK—Corrugated Metal Pipe Check, 2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-13 . . . . .$35

Culvert Analysis Program by FHWA, 6.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-8 . . . .$130

DBRM Model—Design Hydrographs By the Drainage Basin Runoff Model, 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-24 . . . .$100

DRIP—Drainage Requirements in Pavements, JAN 98 . . . . . . . . . .HY-33 . . . . .$30

Flow Pro—Steady State Water Surface Profile, 2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-31 . . .$39.95evaluation, 2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-31E . . . . . .$0

GWN-STORM, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-16 . . .$2000

HEC-1—Flood Hydrograph Package, 4.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-1 . . . .$205

HEC-2—Water Surface Profiles, 4.6.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-3 . . . .$125

HEC-12—Pavement Drainage Program, 3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-19 . . . .$350demo, 2.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-19D . . . . . .$0HEC-12 (document), MAR84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-12A . . . . .$20

HEC-Geo HMS, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-34G . . . .$100

HEC-Geo RAS, 3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-28G . . . .$100

HEC-HMS—Hydrologic Modeling System, 2.2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-34 . . . .$200

HEC-IFH—Interior Flood Hydrograph, 2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-17 . . . .$200

HEC-RAS—River Analysis System, 3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-28 . . . .$150

HY7—Water Surface Profiles by FHWA, JUN98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-4 . . . .$110HEC-18—4th ed., 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-9C . . . . .$25

HY8—Culvert Analysis Program by FHWA, 6.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-8 . . . .$130HDS-5 (document), 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-8A . . . . .$30

HEC-11 (document), 1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-12D . . . . .$10HEC-14 (document), SEP83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-8C . . . . .$30HEC-19 (document), AUG85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-8B . . . . .$38

HY11—Preliminary Analysis System by FHWA, MAR88 . . . . . . . . . .HY-11 . . . . .$55

HYDRAIN—Highway Drainage Programs, 6.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-7 . . . .$400

KU-PSRM—KU Penn State Runoff Model, 1.66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-5 . . .$87.50

PAS—Preliminary Analysis System by FHWA, MAR88 . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-11 . . . . .$55

Pavement Drainage Program, 3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-19 . . . .$350

SFC—Street Flow Capacities, 2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-25 . . . .$100

SFP—Street Flow Program, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-20 . . . .$195demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-20D . . . . . .$0

SMS—Surface Water Modeling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-35 . . .$4,250FESWMS Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-35F . . .$2,950RMA2 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-35R . . .$3,200

SPS—Stormwater Pumping Station, 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-27 . . . . .$75

STORM—Storm Sewers Analysis & Design, 3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-21 . . . .$175

STORM.HYD—Storm Sewer Analysis & Design w/ Hydrographs, 3.0 . .HY-22 . . . .$175

STORM MANUAL—Hydrology & Hydraulics for Stormwater Management Engineering, JAN2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-29 . . . . .$85

STORM SEWER MANUAL—Storm Sewer Design & Analysisfor Urban Areas, 1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-30 . . . . .$75

TR-55—Urban Hydrology for Small Watersheds, 2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-2 . . . . .$50

UDDP—Urban Drainage Design Programs, 2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-32 . . . . .$20Urban Visual, 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-32V . . . . .$20HDS-1 (document), MAR 78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-32B . . . . .$20HDS-3 (document), 1973 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-12E . . . . .$20HDS-5 (document), 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-8A . . . . .$30HEC-11 (document), 1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-12D . . . . .$10HEC-14 (document), SEP83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-8C . . . . .$30HEC-15 (document), APR88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-12C . . . . .$20HEC-22 (document), 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-32A . . . . .$45

USMPD—Urban Stormwater Management Planning & Design, 4.0 . .HY-23 . . . .$200

WMS—Watershed Modeling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-36 . . .$1,800

WSPGW—Water Surface & Pressure Gradient, 12.95 . . . . . . . . . . .HY-10 . . . .$395

WSPRO—Water Surface Profiles by FHWA, Jun98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HY-4 . . . .$110

■ MANAGEMENT TOOLS

Better Decisions, 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA-6 . . . . .$95

Equipment Manager 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA-15W . . .$2495demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA-15WD . . . . . .$0

HUCA—Highway User Cost Accounting, JUL91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA-5 . . . . .$55

InventoryCTRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA-8 . . .$1195complete demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA-8C . . . . .$75quick demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA-8Q . . . . .$10

MEMS—Municipal Equipment Management System, 93.0 . . . . . . . .MA-19 . . . . .$65

Project Tracker—Project Tracker, main module, 1.1 . . . . . . . . . .MA-22M . . . .$295station module with limited access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA-22S . . . .$100

VehicleCTRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA-10 . . .$1195complete demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA-10C . . . . .$75interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA-10I . . . .$135quick demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA-10Q . . . . .$10

WorkManager 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA-21 . . .$2495

demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA-21D . . . . . .$0

■ MAPPING & GIS

CadSpan—Merge Graphics & Data, 3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MG-3 . . . .$59*(*plus $5 shipping/handling)

GisPlus, 3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MG-2 . . .$2995demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MG-2D . . . . . .$0

GWN-GIS, 1.21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MG-6 . . .$4000

GWN-MMS—Municipal Mapping System, 2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MG-5 . . .$2000

P C - T R A N S s o f t w a r e

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HAWKEYE, 1.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MG-10 . . . .$295

MAP-TN—Routing Application, 3.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MG-11 . . .$1150demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MG-11D . . . . . .$0developer kit, 3.3 .MG-11DK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3500*(*plus license fee)

Multric, 1.04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MG-8 . . . .$995

Tralaine, 3.12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MG-9 . . . .$295

■ STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

BAP—Beam Analysis Program, 2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-22 . . . .$199(site license) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-22SL . . . .$499

BMS-III—Bridge Management System-III, GIS version, 3.0 . . . . . .SE-10G . . .$2100priority version, 3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-10P . . .$1200stochastic version, 3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-10S . . .$4500

BOXCAR—Box Culvert Analysis and Reinforcing, 2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-5 . . . .$225

BRCOM—Bridge Computation, JUN88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-3 . . . . .$55

BRIDGERM & BRIDGELL—Precast Prestressed Bridge Girder Design, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-21 . . . . .$45

BT BEAM—LRFD Bridge Girder Analysis, 1.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-14 . . .$495*(*plus $25 shipping/handling)

CANDE-89—Culvert Analysis and Design, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-6 . . . . .$35

Cbeam—Composite Beam Analysis, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-23 . . . . .$99(site license) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-23SL . . . .$299

EZ-Beam,1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-24 . . . . .$59(site license) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-24SL . . . .$399

PIPECAR—Pipe Culvert Analysis and Reinforcing, 2.1 . . . . . . . . . . .SE-4 . . . .$200

■ SURVEYING

CC-Surveyor, 4.0/sw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SU-2 . . . . .$20

GPS2CAD, 2.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SU-9 . . . .$245

GPS2CAD-rv, 2.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SU-9rv . . . .$145

GWN-COGOAutoCAD version .SU-7A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$995MicroStation version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SU-7B . . .$1,650

GWN-COGO-db, AutoCAD version, 3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SU-8 . . .$2500

■ TRAFFIC ENGINEERING

AAPEX—Arterial Analysis Package Executive version 4.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-1 . . . .$235demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-1D . . . . . .$0

aaSIDRA—Signalized & Unsig. Intersection Design & Research Aidfull prof. version, 2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-47 . . .call usfull educational version, 2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-47E . . .call us

ACC-DWG—Traffic Collision Diagram Library, 1.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-44 . . . . .$99

ACCINFO—Accident Information System, 8.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-54ACI . . . .$295

CADD Sign Library, 1.0 (black & white) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-72B/W . . . .$195

2.0 (color) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-72C . . . .$295

C.A.T.S.TM—Computer Aided Transportation Software, JUL98 . . . . .TE-63 . . . .$150demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-63D . . . . . .$0

CIRCAP—Capacity Analysis of Rotary Intersection, JUL88 . . . . . . .TE-20 . . . . .$45

COLDGM—Collision Diagram, 8.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-54COL . . . .$295

COMPL—Complaint Logging System, 8.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-54COM . . . .$295

CORFLO—Macroscopic Freeway Simulation Model, 5.0 . . . . . . . .TE-11C . . . .$400add-on, 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-11CA . . . .$275

CORSIM—Corridor Microscopic Simulation, 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-64 . . . .$520upgrade from NETSIM only, 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-64NU . . . .$220upgrade from FRESIM only, 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-64FU . . . .$170upgrade from NETSIM & FRESIM, 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-64NFU . . . .$170ITRAF, 4.0 (unsupported) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-64I . . . . .$95

CRS—Collision Record System, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-68 . . . .$895

EzHCM—Highway Capacity Software, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-70 . . . .$350

EZ-POSIT, 2.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-4 . . . . . .$5

FLOWPROF—Flow Profile Plotting Program, 1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-38 . . . . .$15

FURINV—Street Furniture Inventory System, 8.0 . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-54SF1 . . . .$295

HCM/Cinema, vers. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-49 . . .$635*(*U.S. and Canada; $655 for other countries)

HCS2000—Highway Capacity Software, 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-21W . . . .$500

ICU/CICU/LACMA—Intersection Capacity Utilization, 1.6 . . . . . . . .TE-37 . . . .$100

Intersection Magic, Windows version, 5.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-39W . . .varies*(*$2,500 - $6,500)demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-39D . . . . . .$0

IQPAC—Integrated Queue Analysis Package, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-56 . . . .$175

ITRAF—Interactive Traffic Data Editor, 3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-64I . . . . .$95

LINKFLO/INTCAP, JAN87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-9 . . . . .$45

MARKIN—Road Marking Inventory System, 8.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-54RMI . . . .$295

NCAP—Intersection Capacity Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-32 . . . .$295demo (document only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-32D . . . . .$25

NOSTOP/TEAPAC—Arterial Bandwidth Progression25 intersections, vers. 4.40 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36B2 . . . .$49512 intersections, vers. 4.40 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-35B1 . . . .$395demo, vers. 4.40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36B0 . . . . . .$0

PASSER II-02—Progression Analysis & Signal System Evaluation Routine, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-34 . . . .$395

PASSER III-98—Diamond Interchange Signalization, 1.0 . . . . . . . .TE-35 . . . .$300

PRENETSIM/TEAPAC—Preprocessor for CORSIM/NETSIM100 intersections, vers. 1.31 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36G2 . . . .$69512 intersections, vers. 1.31( Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36G1 . . . .$495demo, vers. 1.31 (Win 95/NT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36G0 . . . . . .$0

PREPASSR/TEAPAC—Pre/Post-Processor for PASSER II100 intersections, vers. 1.61 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36C2 . . . .$59512 intersections, vers. 1.61 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36C1 . . . .$395demo, vers. 1.61 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36C0 . . . . . .$0

PRETRANSYT/TEAPAC—Pre/Post-processor for TRANSYT-7F100 intersections, vers. 2.71 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36D2 . . . .$69512 intersections, vers. 2.71(Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36D1 . . . .$495demo, vers. 2.71 (Win 95/98/NT/2000)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36D0 . . . . . .$0

QUEUE2—Queuing Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-31 . . . . .$35Windows version, JAN97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-31W . . . . .$95

QuickZone—Work Zone Delay Impact Analysis, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-73 . . . .$195

SAP—Speed Analysis Program, 1993 s/w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-58 . . . . . .$5

SIG/Cinema, vers. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-49S . . .$805*(*for orders in U.S. and Canada; $825 for other countries)

SIGINV—Signal Inventory System, 8.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-54SGI . . . .$295

SIGMAIN—Signal Maintenance System, 8.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-54SGM . . . .$295

SIGNAL94/TEAPAC—Signalized Intersection Design & Planningcap. analysis & opt.,AUG98 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36H2 . . . .$595cap. analysis only, AUG98 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36H1 . . . .$295demo, AUG98 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36H0 . . . . . .$0

SIGNAL97/TEAPAC—Signalized Intersection Design & Planningcap. analysis & opt., JAN00 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36I2 . . . .$595cap. analysis only, JAN00 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36I1 . . . .$295demo, JAN00 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36I0 . . . . . .$0

SIGNAL2000/TEAPAC—Signalized Intersection Design & Planningcap. analysis & opt., ver. 2, 500 intersections (Win 95/98/NT/2000) TE-36J3 . . . .$795cap. analysis & opt., ver. 2, 100 intersections (Win 95/98/NT/2000) TE-36J2 . . . .$695 cap. analysis & opt., ver. 2, 12 intersections (Win 95/98/NT/2000) .TE-36J1 . . . .$595demo, ver. 2 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36J0 . . . . . .$0

SIGNIN—Sign Inventory System, 8.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-54SNI . . . .$295

SIGOP-III—Signal Optimization Package, JUL86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-13A . . . . .$43overlay, JUL86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-13B . . . . .$43

SimTraffic—Traffic Simulation & Analysis, 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-67 . . . .$899

Snapshot, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-71 . . .$9000

SOAP84—Signal Operations Analysis Package, 84.04 . . . . . . . . . . .TE-14 . . . . .$80

SRAP—Safety Resource Allocation Programs, APR88 . . . . . . . . . . .TE-25 . . . . .$45

STINV—Street Light Inventory System, 8.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-54SLI . . . .$295



STMAIN—Street Light Maintenance System, 8.0 . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-54SLM . . . .$295

Synchro—Traffic Signal Coordination Software 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-55 . . .$2099demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-55D . . . . . .$0light version, 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-55L . . . .$899plus version, 5.0 (Synchro and SimTraffic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-55P . . .$2899

TARS—Traffic Accident Records System, 2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-27 . . . .$100

TCP-DWG—Traffic Control Plans Library, 1.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-42 . . . . .$99

TEAPAC/PACKAGE—Traffic Engineering Packagecomplete package TE-36X1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3495signal timing package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36X2 . . .$2495site impact package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-18X2 . . .$2195

TED/TEAPAC—Editor & DataFile Manager, vers. 3.70

(Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36V1 . . . .$295

TEXAS Model—Traffic Experimental Analytical Simulation Model, 3.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-40 . . . .$250

TGAP—Gap Analysis Program, 2.22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-33 . . . .$125

TOSS—Traffic Operations System Software, 8.0accident information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-54ACI . . . .$295collision diagram .TE-54COL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$295complaint logger .TE-54COM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$295demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-54D . . .$0 eacomplete package TE-54PAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1500road marking inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-54RMI . . . .$295street furniture inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-54SFI . . . .$295signal inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-54SGI . . . .$295signal maintenace TE-54SGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$295street light inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-54SLI . . . .$295street light maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-54SLM . . . .$295sign inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-54SNI . . . .$295traffic count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-54TCI . . . .$295

TRAF-CORFLO—Macroscopic Freeway Simulation Model, 5.0 . .TE-11C . . . .$400add-on, 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-11CA . . . .$295

Traffic Engineer’s Toolbox, 1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-66 . . . .$250demo, 1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-66D . . . . . .$0

TRANSYT-7F, Rel. 9.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-17 . . . .$540TRANSYT-7F self-study guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-17A . . . . .$95M | O | S | T, volume 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-17B . . . . .$40Actuated Controllers Report (FHWD-RD-89-132) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-17C . . . . .$10

TRCOUNT—Traffic Count Information System, 8.0 . . . . . . . . . . .TE-54TCI . . . .$295

TSD-DWG—Traffic Signal Design Library, 1.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-43 . . . . .$99

TSIS—Traffic Software Integrated System, 5.0, w/doc. . . . . . . . . . . .TE-64 . . . .$550upgrade from 4.32, w/doc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-64NU . . . .$300ITRAF, 4.0 (unsupported) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-64I . . . . .$95

TS/PP-Draft—Time Space/Platoon Prog. Diagrams, 5.0 . . . . . . . .TE-48W . . . .$495demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-48D . . . . . .$0

TURNS/TEAPAC—Turning Movement Count Summarytabulations & peak plus warrants, vers. 3.51 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36E2 . . . .$595tabulations & peak only, vers. 3.51 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . .TE-36E1 . . . .$295demo, vers. 3.51 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36E0 . . . . . .$0

TUTOR/TEAPAC—Tutorial for TEAPAC Programsvers. 5.02 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36T1 . . . . .$95demo, vers. 5.02 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36T0 . . . . . .$0

WARRANTS/TEAPAC—Signal Warrant Analysis & Tabulationwarrants & peak, Ver. 2.01 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36F2 . . . .$595warrants only, Ver. 2.01 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36F1 . . . .$395demo, Ver. 2.01 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36F0 . . . . . .$0

WIN-ARS—Accident Records System for Windows, 1.5 . . . . . . . . . .TE-45 . . . . .$89

WinTURNS—1.0/sw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-74 . . . . . .$5

WIN-VNTRY—Intersection Inventory for Windows, 2.11 . . . . . . . . . .TE-46 . . . . .$89

WINWarrants—Warrant Analysis Software, 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-69 . . . .$500

■ TRANSIT OPERATION

ARK SEC18—Arkansas Sec. 18 Program Application, APR90 . . . .TO-10 . . . . .$40

Bus Transit Garage Requirements Model—6.0 . . . . . . . . . . .TO-20 . . . .$750

CAA—Cost Allocation Applications, JUL86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TO-4 . . . . .$50

CAM—Cost Allocation Model, 3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TO-12 . . . . .$45

CHS—Chapel Hill Scheduler, DEC84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TO-1 . . . . .$40

DAYS OFF—Days Off Calculator, 2.0 (Windows) & 3.0 (DOS) . . . .TO-21 . . . . .$10

DEL—Disaggregate Elasticity Model, DEC84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TO-7 . . . . .$45

GFI—Farebox Software Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TO-24 . . . . . .$5

ParaPlan, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TO-25 . . .call us

RIMS—Ridesharing Information & Mapping System, 2.0 . . . . . . . . .TO-19 . . . . .$30

SEC15 DATA—National Transit Database Tablesfor years 1981 through 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TO-11 . .$20/yr.user’s guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TO-11Z . . . . .$20

SP-I—Spreadsheet Applications-I, FEB85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TO-3 . . . . .$40

TRANSIT APPS—Transit Spreadsheet Applications, 1.0 . . . . . . . . .TO-6 . . . . .$40

TRPCC—Transit Route Planning C.A.I. Course, APR86 . . . . . . . . . . .TO-9 . . .$37.50

■ TRANSPORTATION PLANNING

Advanced GNE—Advanced General Network Editor, 6.0 . . . . . .TP-3AW . . .$245*(*$195 with purchase of GRSII)

DSS—Decision Support System, JUL88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-10 . . . . .$50

EZ-Turn,1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-27 . . . .$490

HALLEY, 3.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-1 . . . . .$50

MicroBENCOST, 1.0, rev. B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-26 . . . . .$75supplemental document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-26A . . . . .$30

MODE CHOICE, JUN85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-2 . . . . .$40

PAP—Projection Analysis Program, 1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-23 . . . . .$45

PPDS—Planning & Project Development Spreadsheets, DEC86 . . . .TP-24 . . . . .$50

QRS II—Quick Response System II, 6.0400 zone, includes Advanced GNE 6.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-3W4 . . . .$395800 zone, includes Advanced GNE 6.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-3W8 . . . .$5851600 zone, includes Advanced GNE 6.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-3W16 . . . .$7803600 zone, includes Advanced GNE 6.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-3W36 . . . .$975

SIPA—Signalized Intersection Planning Analysis, 2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-7 . . . .$115

SITE/TEAPAC—Traffic Estimation for Impact Studies25 intersections, 4.10 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-18A2 . . . .$49512 intersections, 4.10 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-18A1 . . . .$395demo, 4.10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-18A0 . . . . . .$0

SPARKS—Smart Parking Analysis Software, 3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-21 . . . .$395demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-21D . . . . .$10

SPF—Simplified Project Forecasting Model, AUG85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-6 . . . . .$60

TEAPAC/PACKAGE—Traffic Engineering Packagecomplete package TP-18X1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,495site impact package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-18X2 . . .$2,195signal timing package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE-36X2 . . .$2,495

TED/TEAPAC—Editor and DataFile Managervers. 3.70 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-18V1 . . . .$295

T.H.E. Model—The Highway Emulator Model, 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-13 . . . . .$60

TIES—Traffic Interpolation & Extrapolation, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-20 . . . .$150

TMODEL2—Transportation Modeling Package, 2.54 . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-17 . . .$3800educational version, 2.54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-17E . . . .$150sample demo, 2.54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-17S . . . .$125

TNAS2—Transportation Network Analysis System 2, vers. 1.0 . . . . .TP-25 . . . . .$45

Trip Generation, DOS version, 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-14 . . . .$400Windows version, 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-14W . . . .$400

TUTOR/TEAPAC—Tutorial, vers. 5.02 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . .TP-18T1 . . . . .$95demo, 5.02 (Win 95/98/NT/2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-18T0 . . . . . .$0

WinTASS—Traffic Assignment Spreadsheet System for Windows2.0a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-19W . . . .$295demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-19WD . . . . . .$0





ZTEST, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TP-16 . . . . .$65

■ UTILITY & MISCELLANEOUS

CADmagic—AutoCAD Utility Program, 1.55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UM-7 . . . . .$50

DOTSystem, full version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UM-11 . . . .$995basic version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UM-11B . . . .$595

HyperCalc—Unit Conversion Software, 2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UM-16W . . . . . .$5

LayerTrans, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UM-21 . . . .$165

ROSTER—Random Scheduling Test Reporter, all modules, 3.0 . . . .UM-8 . . .$1700

random and sceduled testing modules, 3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UM-8RS . . .$1200

random testing module, 3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UM-8R . . . .$700

Sample Size Estimate, 1.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UM-12 . . . . .$50

TimeLock ActiveX Control, 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UM-22 . . . . .$95


has initiated a program calledStrategic Work Zone Analysis Tools(SWAT). As part of this program, thefollowing four new tools for thedesign and operation of work zonesare to be developed:● Work Zone Delay Impact Analysisspreadsheet;● Expert System software program;● Cost/Alternative Analysis spread-sheet; and● Detailed simulation model

QuickZone, developed byMitretek Systems, is the first productof SWAT program. It compares thetraffic impacts for work zone mitiga-tion strategies and estimates thecosts, traffic delays, and potentialbackups associated with theseimpacts. The software can help Stateand local traffic, construction, opera-tions, and planning staff, as well asconstruction contractors, be aware ofthe effect that different work zonephasing has on the motorists fromboth a cost and delay standpoint.

The software provides informa-tion in a spreadsheet form and canaccommodate networks with up to100 nodes and 200 links. To run theprogram, the user would enter dataon the planned work zone such aslocation, projected detour routes,anticipated traffic volumes and con-struction dates and times. The pro-gram then displays the amount ofdelay in vehicle hours, the maximumlength of the projected traffic queue,and the costs associated with thework activity.

QuickZone can also analyze theadvantages of various strategies for

minimizing the projected trafficdelays. These mitigation strategiesmight include retiming signals ondetour routes to help traffic flow moresmoothly, planning a media campaignto publicize the planned work zones,or using traveler information systemsthat allow drivers to plan ahead andchoose other routes if possible.Requires: Windows 95 and MicrosoftExcel 97 or higher. Program run timeschange from 3 minutes on a comput-er with a Pentium 166 to 1 minutewith a Pentium 400.TE-73, version 1.0, $195

TE-74, WinTURNSWinTURNS, developed by RickErnstmeyer, is a shareware programdesigned to create turning movementdiagrams. It uses an iterativeapproach to balance the inflows andoutflows of an intersection asdescribed in NCHRP Report 255,Highway Traffic Data for UrbanizedArea Project Planning and Design,Chapter 8. This same techniqueworks well when expandingobserved short-term manual intersec-tion counts to turning movement dia-grams on rural intersections. In bothscenarios, your final result is a solu-tion that shows the distribution oftraffic by individual turning move-ments through an intersection.

The program was created to han-dle intersections of 3 to 8 legs, withthe ability to select from any of the 8standard direction codes. The formwill only display boxes for the num-ber of legs in your intersection. It cal-culates and displays the results for

the current year’s Average DailyTraffic (ADT), some forecast year’sADT and some year’s Design HourlyVolume (DHV).

WinTURNS is broken down into9 different forms:● introductory form;● initial data entry form;● forms to enter observed or estimat-ed turning information by individualmovement;● forms where you can ‘lock in’ indi-vidual movements;● form showing, in effect, a trip tableof the results; and● form showing the results as a turn-ing movement diagram.Requires: This program was createdwith Visual Basic 5.0 and is a 32-bitapplication. As such, it can only berun on either the Windows 9x orWindows NT operating systems. Itcannot be run on a 16-bit Windowssystem. It was developed on amachine running Windows 95, with32 Meg of RAM and a 133 MHzprocessor. It was tested on a machinerunning Windows NT. It is requiredthat you are using a minimum screenresolution of 800x600. Higher resolu-tion is recommended.TE-74, version 1.0/sw, $5

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