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1. Single by PIARC is available at LOS 1 from McTrans for 1 380 For additional information or pricing for multiple and educational copies and countries of special consideration please visit our website at http mctrans ce ufl edu For more detailed information about HDM 4 please visit http hdm4 piarc org Turbo Architecture Version 2 0 includes a host of new features and numerous fixes that make the software easier to use more accessible to those with special needs and more reliable than previous versions Turbo Version 2 0 is compatible with Version 4 0 of the National ITS Architecture It allows development of regional and project architectures that take advantage of all the new architecture Version 4 0 features including support for Maintenance and Construction Operations rural enhancements improved weather support and a significantly improved commercial vehicle operations component that is completely consistent with the Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks CVISN and International Border Clearance IBC programs The most important new feature in Turbo Version 2 0 is Turbo Conversion Turbo Conversion will automatically convert existing regional and project architectures so they are consistent with Version 4 0 of the National ITS Architecture This new tool provides users with a convenient way to migrate their architectures to Version 4 0 so they can take advantage of all the new archit2. http mctrans ce ufl edu conferences training EnTraDa The Environmental Traffic Data program has been developed to produce environmental data for air quality and noise analysis In Virginia highway projects including new construction or improvements aided by Feds are required to obtain air and noise studies These requirements are for existing interim Build amp No build and design Build amp No build years air quality and noise impacts of such improvements The type of data that are needed include hourly traffic forecasted traveling speed and truck percentages i e 2 Axle with 6 Tires and 3 Axle or more including combination trucks EnTraDa program has been developed in Microsoft Office2000 Excel worksheet and it utilizes Highway Capacity Manual Special Report 209 recommendations as to adjusting free flow speed for different facility types Freeways Multilane and Two Lane Highways and Urban Streets It incorporates recommended adjustment factors to free flow speed based on number of lanes access points lateral clearance median types and lane widths In Program User Guide page is available for further assists Capacity Lookup tables are incorporated in the program based on facility type and area i e urban and suburban to help the user Free flow speeds are adjusted based on volume to capacity ratios and BPR curves one for V C lt 2 and the other for V C gt 2 to develop operating speeds Program s Inp
3. 6 Testing Fall PASSER II 02 1 0 Complete Available TURBO 2 0 Complete Available TNM 2 0 Complete Available complete in previous versions the right most portion of exported diagrams were cropped Improved text entry checks prevent entry of blank spaces only strings Improved Accessibility Added Keyboard Shortcuts for All Menu Toolbar and Form Commands New Accessibility Information in the User Manual Version 2 0 User Manual in accessible Adobe Acrobat Tagged PDF format Other New Features e Support for Windows XP Shorter More Accessible Standards Report Format Improved Compatibility with Access 2000 and Access 2002 part of Office XP File Formats This upgrade KT URBO2 UPG can be purchased by registered users of Turbo Architecture through Mclrans for 50 plus a 10 processing fee New purchases 4TURBO2 W95 are still 190 Mclrans TM It s on Us Call McTrans Toll Free 1 800 226 1013 e Tech Assistance Orders e Product amp Seminar Information Distribution Patch Download Patch Download Sent to Registered users Patch Download Registered users may upgrade Registered users may upgrade Registered users may upgrade TRAFFIC NOISE MODEL Version 2 0 The Federal Highway Administration FHWA is pleased to announce the release of the Traffic Noise Model FHWA TNM Version 2 0 This new version includes Upgrade to the 32 bit coding ar
4. adjustments would not apply to the special case of two stage gap acceptance DID YOU KNOW HCS Patch b of HCS2000 includes TRANSYT 7F A new input data screen called Feeders provides automatic balancing of the link to link traffic flows In release 9 5 it is only necessary to code in the upstream node number on the Feeders screen The software will automatically fill in all of the remaining data including feeding link numbers feeding flows and cruise speeds Also in release 9 5 the current map view coordinates of the mouse cursor are now continuously displayed next to the cursor This will allow the user to know the current coordinates of any given intersection on the map by simply moving the mouse cursor near to the intersection in question The genetic algorithm optimization module currently implements a population size of 10 individuals This means that 10 simulation runs are performed each with a unique signal timing plan for each generation prior to crossover and mutation Future versions of TRANSYT 7F will allow the user to modify the population size potentially allowing the genetic algorithm to locate the global optimum solution for certain networks in a shorter amount of time The genetic algorithm optimization module from HCS2000 called SOAP2K also implements a population size of 10 individuals The current version of TRANSYT 7F provides genetic algorithm optimization
5. which develops optimal progression along signalized arterials having multiple arterial phase sequences possible PASSER II 02 has a new user interface similar to PASSER III 98 It also has an enhanced optimization routine used by its predecessor PASSER I 90 The input data requirements have not changed however unlike the previous release it preserves the lane configurations supplied by the user This was achieved by introducing a new format for the input data file Existing users need not worry because the program can read old input data files and will automatically convert them to the new format PASSER II 02 user interface provides several new features Because a large user base exits the old output report from PASSER II 90 now the Classic output can be selectively displayed and printed The following is a list of new features of PASSER II 02 Updated saturation flow calculation module e Summary of results for all cycle lengths analyzed User can view output for any selected cycle length Generates output reports in rich text format and launches Microsoft Word for viewing these New time space diagrams in html format and viewed by automatically launching Microsoft Internet Explorer Advanced Help facility The enhanced optimization routine now produces integer only green splits For further information about the program updates and frequently asked questions please see ttisoftware tamu e
6. Mclrans P i RE a T or he oT QE nin See yon atthe iiir FIC dim alim T Te aa mime ale Ld 7 e eis E nt Ry deiude on eg ga au E i B pete d UP rz ee pg led er Ar u ord E es Ae j PPIE a ate _ r rire m PETE r pa TM nf n s Ru aure 4 a riferi doa gheen TP m a E Dues T JM du m ee al edi s LE Tr TI a Bn Rs ns His FARE L as ty VES P am dee 73 n go z La i i hale hla o du ai i ur Fate 2 e QEY m4 amc X Fa og re JA E 20d ge Died Fart P USA i ag oa i d qur Yustino er sangre 44 oi Axa uoc reme dh s A Mclrans Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering PO Box 116585 Gainesville FL 32611 6585 352 392 0378 Toll Free 1 800 226 1013 Fax 352 392 6629 Email mctrans ce ufl edu http mctrans ce ufl edu UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA eme 25 Summer 2002 Newsletter necting Booth 410 PASSER Il 02 Now Available Windows upgrade page 2 QuickZone V 1 0 The user friendly tool to estimate delay in Work Zones page 3 New Products Updated Products D rime gt Did you know CO esso Q CON OFF A Advertising Directory Products Listing 22 Conference amp Training Calendar 32 Mc Trans Summer 2002 PASSER I 02 Now Available The Texas Transportation Institute TTT is pleased to announce the release of a Windows upgrade to their popular program PASSER II
7. chitecture Improvements to DXF import functionality with compatibility to AutoCAD 2000 Fixes to the comprehensive receiver input dialog Fixes to the linkage to the NMPlot contour module Fixes to the output tables printing functionality Addressing of additional bug fixes The FHWA TNM is a state of the art computer program used for predicting noise impacts in the vicinity of highways It uses advances in personal computer hardware and software to improve upon the accuracy and ease of modeling highway noise including the design of effective cost efficient highway noise barriers More information can be accessed at http www thewalljournal com a1f04 tnm FHWA Traffic Noise Model TNM2 is available from Mc Trans at LOS 1 for 695 which includes the technical documentation and the user s guide Registered users of version 1 1 can upgrade TNM2 UPG for 495 The Bus Transit Garage Space Requirements Model prepares a detailed space program for bus transit garages In just a few minutes the program generates a list of 59 elements that are part of a transit garage with the number of square feet required for each The program also lists the required number of repair bays bus stalls and paint and body bays To prepare the same space program without the computer program would require several weeks of research The program probably pays for itself the first time you use It The space
8. du PASSER II 02 P202 by the Texas Transportation Institute is available at LOS 1 from Mc Irans for 395 Registered users can purchase upgrades from PASSER II 90 for 245 per upgrade Save the 10 processing fee by Ordering Online E Fi TE Tees Poe Pe ee Ln m ia amm Hl Cli ECT aun cele Cas d ee ii EX a E J mL Ll Lis m mm ne i XH PLE Lu rs ea ok iz l ZI m s FASSEREL UZ7 Time 5pacr Diagram Del Tergat Fprp gnis eee Sl rigen map uel Werl c TE Dri i 1IP Bn EHEHE A BEBE CUGEERSd4hi4SGHTESBEEI DE SO WE o di o ma Qu Id a as _ y xe om mu as az m z z rr WORK ZONE DELAY ESTIMATION TOOL CHUTE KCN The Federal Highway Administration FHWA has begun a new initiative to address mobility and safety impacts of work zones an increasingly visible issue because of the ongoing rehabilitation effort on our nation s highway infrastructure called the Strategic Work Zone Analysis Tools SWAT program SWAT is developing four new tools for the design and operation of work zones a Work Zone Delay Impact Analysis Spreadsheet Expert System Software Program Cost Alternative Analysis Spreadsheet and a Detailed Simulation Model The first product of SWAT is QuickZone a Work Zone Delay Impact Analysis Spreadsheet tool developed by Mitretek Systems QuickZone is an easy to use easy to learn delay estimation tool targeted at state and local tra
9. e of new pedestrian level of service criteria based on HCM 2000 which are different from vehicle level of service criteria enhancement to pedestrian queue space modelling space occupancy ratio for continuous movements revised method of aggregating movement delays from lane delays in relation to the way geometric delays are handled improved handling of progression factors for signal coordination effects on delay queue length and other performance statistics New models of vehicle paths at roundabouts and the general revision of acceleration and deceleration models will have a significant effect on geometric delays and therefore on control delays These as well as other changes to default parameters will amount to significant changes in operating cost fuel consumption and emission estimates aaSidra 2 0 single computer SID FPS is available from Mc Irans at LOS 6 for 890 The upgrade from version 1 single computer SID FPS U1 is available for 190 COVER for aaSIDRA single computer ZSID CVS is available for 185 Contact Mc Trans or visit our website for complete product description and pricing E z a E c m mmm ens n CORSIM CORSIM reports the number of vehicle trips on each link For the purposes of counting trips vehicles that come from source nodes or that exit at sink nodes only count as half a trip because they only traveled half of the link Vehicles entering from a source node travel t
10. ecture features The automated portion of the conversion process requires only a minute or two Specialized conversion reports document all architecture changes that were made during the conversion A new section in the Turbo User s Manual as well as a companion document will provide detailed guidance and tips that will allow seamless migration to National ITS Architecture Version 4 0 Turbo Architecture Version 2 0 Features Changes Supports National ITS Architecture Version 4 0 Upgraded Turbo Database includes all Version 4 0 architecture changes Architecture Interconnect Diagram output upgraded to match V4 0 Architecture Interconnect Diagram New interview questions created for Maintenance and Construction Operations New Turbo Conversion Capability Converts Existing User Architectures from V3 0 to V4 0 Architecture Import Capability upgraded to handle Cross Version imports Fixes All Known Version 1 1 Software Issues Revised reports address miscellaneous formatting sorting and duplication problems Turbo Database now locked during Turbo Editing to prevent inadvertent data loss in some scenarios Limit button on the customize tab toolbar now immediately affects the customize tab in all scenarios Exported diagrams are now Update Watch Package Version Status Target HCS2000 4 1c Testing July TRANSYT 7F 9 5 Complete Available IDAS 2 2 Complete Available TRANSYT 7F 9
11. fect drawing curvature improved signal timing estimation and optimization in the Signals module The improved signal timing estimation logic allows analysis of both isolated and coordinated actuated signals It is also able to handle different recall modes recall to min recall to ped no recall etc as well as exclusive pedestrian phases The improved optimization logic implements the genetic algorithm to design cycle length and splits for pre timed signals Upcoming versions of HCS2000 will provide actuated optimization as well Patch b also offers a new Transit module for Windows In the Arterials module the default unit extension value is 0 seconds for the major street through movement This implies that the major street through movements are non actuated Coding a positive value of the unit extension implies that the major street through movement is actuated When importing Signals files into Arterials the unit extension value is automatically imported into Arterials from Signals The Highway Capacity Manual 2000 HCM2000 procedures for analyzing Two Way Stop Controlled TWSC intersections do not cover major streets with three through lanes One potential solution for this situation would be to increase the critical gap value s to account for the additional lane being crossed In order to maintain the appropriate conflicting flows the total major street through volumes should be used These
12. ffic construction staff operations and planning staff and construction contractors QuickZone is a Microsoft Excel based application suitable for both urban and inter urban corridor analysis QuickZone provides the following capabilities Quantifies corridor delay resulting from capacity decreases in work Zones dentifies delay impacts of alternative construction phasing plans Supports Trade off Analyses between construction costs and delay costs Considers Alternate Phasing Schedules such as location along mainline time of day peak vs off peak and season summer vs winter Assesses Impacts of Delay Mitigation Strategies that include alternate route Signal Re Timing Traveler Information variable message signing VMS highway advisory radio HAR and Pre Trip Information Lane Widening Ramp Metering and Media Campaign and e Supports Calculation of work completion incentives QuickZone is designed to run on a PC with Microsoft Windows 95 and Microsoft Excel 97 or higher Program run times have ranged from 3 minutes on a computer with a Pentium 166 to 1 minute with a Pentium 400 It is estimated that once users are comfortable with the QuickZone program it will take less than 1 hour to enter a network and generate results QuickZone V 1 0 can accommodate networks with up to 100 nodes and 200 links QuickZone 4QZONE by the FHWA is available at LOS 1 from McTrans for 195 Save the 10 processing fee by Ordering On
13. he downstream half and vehicles exiting at a sink node travel the upstream half of the link When CORSIM reports the number of vehicles discharged it reports all of the vehicles that reach the end of the link and get discharged onto the next link It doesn t matter if they entered the link from a source node or if they entered the link from an upstream link The car following sensitivity CSF factors are actually headway terms used in the Pitt car following equation When the factors are larger the separation between vehicles will be larger Increasing the distance between vehicles might tend to allow more opportunities for lane changes but on the other hand increasing the sensitivity factors dictates that individual drivers will want to maintain a larger separation behind their leader which will cause them to reject more lane change opportunities Greater driver aggressiveness is reflected though smaller car following sensitivity factors That is reflected in the default values A type 1 driver has a default CSF of 1 35 seconds and a type 10 driver has a default CSF of 35 seconds In TRAFED there is a Minimum Drawn Radius of Curvature for drawing purposes only on the Link Surface or Freeway Properties dialog Graphics page This only controls what TRAFVU will use to draw the link It does not affect speed at all The Radius on the Freeway Link Properties dialog General page does affect speed but does not af
14. line Outputs QuickZone produces a visual representation of the transportation network for easier debugging and checking This is a network of the I 40 I 75 Corridor outside Knoxville TN that is used as a default network for Beta V 0 99 Mc Trans Summer 2002 Navigation and Inputs QUICICZONE 4 HEW WORK ZONE ELAY ESTIMATION TOOL The Navigation Menu allows quick and easy access to the necessary data input screens as well as the output screens QuickZone is able to import and export network data Lu om RIEN IL lu LI lhJ A a a gd LI a a ea I m m m a 4 d 2i uu Ded iul ad iui nu r iul Lud Ful dus 1l aul cud cul das Ld EI ud rd RH mn n E LEE c mM ELS a Dl zi ES cu ud ax The Temporal Distribution Demand worksheet allows users to enter detailed data regarding demand variation by time of day and day of week Default values are included and are easy to modify if local values are known wu AA Teas F Ps QuickZone outputs are in graphical above and tabular below formats The graph shows a summary of the travel behavior for a particular day The table is a summary of the entire work zone project BL im uc RR t oducts ar J Uc Apu TAS NEED Training e Highway Capacity Analysis HCS2000 e TRANSYT 7F Release 9 e CORSIM TSIS 5 0 for Beginners Contact McTrans to set up a training course in your area or read about currently scheduled training courses at
15. of offsets and phasing sequence Upcoming versions of TRANSYT 7F will provide genetic algorithm optimization of splits and cycle length Following this a major update is planned for the hardcopy users guide MOST Volume 4
16. program is broken down into five major areas 1 General Offices 2 Operations Area 3 Repair Area 4 Vehicle Storage indoors or outdoors and 5 Outside Area The model handles any bus fleet size from 5 to 30 buses with any mix of 30 35 0 40 foot buses as well as articulated buses and paratransit vans The Users Manual includes Linkage Diagrams for the Major Facility Elements Daily Service Cycle and Major Repair Area Elements The Manual also identifies Space Utilization Characteristics for every element in the garage New Features The new version of the Bus Transit Garage Space Requirements Model works with Windows 95 or better It contains detailed Help Screens and comes with a printed User s Manual The Users Manual contains two major new features 1 Linkage Diagrams of Major Facility Elements Daily Service Cycle and Major Repair Area Elements 2 Space Utilization Characteristics Bus Transit Garage Space Requirements Model 4BTGSR is available from Mc Trans at LOS 7 for 750 aaSIDRA 2 is the major new version of the popular intersection analysis software by Akcelik and Associates aaSIDRA aaTraffic Signalised amp unsignalised Intersection Design and Research Aid is an advanced analytical tool for evaluation of alternative intersection designs in terms of capacity level of service and a wide range of performance measures including delay queue length and stops for vehicles and pedestrians a
17. s well as fuel consumption pollutant emissions and operating cost aaSIDRA is now in use in over 1460 sites in 69 countries The new features of aaSIDRA 2 include new output graphics in full Windows environment including intersection geometry signal phasing and movement statistics displays major traffic model enhancements and various other input and output enhancements New output graphical displays introduce many improvements including detailed geometry pictures for roundabouts and all intersections with diagonal legs a larger range of output statistics displayed and phasing displays with phase time information Full colour low colour and monochrome options are available All graphical displays as well as the new HTML style text output are based on an XML data file developed for aaSIDRA Traffic model enhancements in aaSIDRA 2 include introduction of HCM 2000 model defaults including major revision of the aaSIDRA US metric version based on the HCM 2000 metric edition defaults extensive update of default parameters including major revision of defaults for operating cost fuel consumption and emission estimates based on 5 light vehicle and 5 heavy vehicle classes revised acceleration and deceleration models for all types of intersection improved models of through and turning vehicle negotiation characteristics negotiation radius distance and speed at roundabouts revised model of slip lane capacity at roundabouts us
18. te navigation and site layout are now made much more convenient by outputting to and AutoCAD file Waypoints and Track Points are the point databases maintained by GPS receivers Waypoints are those entered manually with the push of a button on the GPS receiver s faceplate and Track Points are the bread crumb points that are maintained and show the actual walk around history of the users location Waypoints are generally accessible for review on the GPS display but track points are typically hidden from the user except to plot them in a connect the dot display With GPS2CAD rv both of these point files can be retrieved and plotted with lines points and blocks directly into AutoCAD GPS2CAD rv GPS2RV by AMC Inc is available from McTrans at LOS 6 for 145 Highway Development and Management System Version 1 3 H DM 4 is software for investigating road investment choices The current release version Version 1 3 of the HDM 4 licensed software products is available on CD ROM from appointed HDM 4 distributors This release is a maintenance update consisting of the licensed Version 1 3 software example case study data sets and the Highway Development and Management Series of on line documents in Adobe Acrobat PDF format If you are a new purchaser Mc rans will provide a software license key which will enable the chosen license type to be installed on a user s installation HDM 4 version 1 3 HDMA S
19. ut Table includes existing interim and design year ADT volumes hourly distribution of traffic in percents directional distribution factor and percent trucks by type Other inputs include hourly capacity number of lanes by direction facility type median type lateral clearance lane width access point density and posted speed limits The Output includes hourly breakdown of volumes for existing interim and design years hourly V C ratios operating speeds and truck percentages Finally if the hourly volume exceeds maximum service flow a warning is issued in the output for the user This program which is written in Microsoft Office2000 Excel is write protected and file opens for Read Only Therefore file should be saved under different name or same name but different directory ENTRADA ENTRDA by Ed Azimi Virginia DOT is available from McTrans at LOS 4 for 10 GPS2CAD rv by AMC Inc is the recreation version of GPS2CAD that allows you to connect your hand held GPS Receiver to your computer and download your Waypoints and Track points Modestly priced 100 less than the full featured GPS2CAD this new program was released in response to the demand for a budget priced version of the popular GPS2CAD The rv version maintains all the essential functions of the full version The program works with most of the Garmin handheld GPS units including the popular eTrex line It also works with AutoCAD 14 2000 and 20001 Satelli
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