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DYNASMART-P (DYnamic Network Assignment-Simulation Model for Advanced Road Telematics) supports transportation network planning and traffic operations decisions, including evaluation of ITS deployment options, through the use of simulation-based dynamic traffic assignment. This tool combines (1) dynamic network assignment models, used primarily in conjunction with demand forecasting procedures for planning applications, and (2) traffic simulation models, used primarily for traffic operational studies. DYNASMART-P provides the capability to model the evolution of traffic flows in a traffic network, which result from the decisions of individual travelers seeking the best paths en-route over a given planning horizon. For more details, please see the Summer 2004 newsletter. An input editor, DSPEd, is included to assist users in preparing input data. The fully supported version includes access to the program developer through McTrans for detailed technical assistance and response to specific issues.
Boston, MA - July 28-29, 2009
Lectures on the applications prescribed in the 2000 Highway Capacity Manual (HCM2000) procedures including Signalized and Unsignalized Intersections; Multilane Highways, Basic Freeways, Weaving Areas, Ramp Junctions, Two-Lane Highways, Urban Streets and the new Interchange Ramp Terminals. Applications using the Highway Capacity Software (HCS+) will be demonstrated and a preview to the upcoming 2010 HCM will be presented. 1.5 CEUs (15 PDHs) $350
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McTrans latest sofware development upgrades HCS+ to provide seamless access to TRANSYT-7F, the profession’s most powerful signal timing optimization in HCS+T7F. This new combined software package provides for advanced signal timing optimization for intersections, arterials or networks using TRANSYT-7F. HCS+ is also upgraded to version 5.3 to include the new Interchange Ramp Terminals module automating the recently approved HCM Chapter 26 procedures. Of course, HCS+ faithfully implements the procedures in the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) including all approved changes to date for Signalized Intersections, Unsignalized Intersections, Urban Streets, Multilane and Two-Lane Highways, Freeway Sections, Weaving Areas and Ramp Junctions. HCS+ also includes Warrants (MUTCD), LOSPLAN (Florida DOT) and DAITA (turning movement counts), as well as one-touch animation using CORSIM (sold separately).
Of course, HCS+ faithfully implements the procedures in the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) including all approved changes to date for Signalized Intersections, Unsignalized Intersections, Urban Streets, Multilane and Two-Lane Highways, Freeway Sections, Weaving Areas and Ramp Junctions. HCS+ also includes Warrants (MUTCD), LOSPLAN (Florida DOT) and DAITA (turning movement counts), as well as one-touch animation using CORSIM (sold separately).
TSIS-CORSIM is a microscopic traffic simulation software package for signal systems, freeway systems, or combined signal and freeway systems.TSIS-CORSIM requires Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Internet Explorer. TSIS is an integrated development environment that enables users to conduct traffic operations analysis.Built using a component architecture, TSIS is a toolbox that contains tools that allow the user to define and manage traffic analysis projects, define traffic networks and create inputs for traffic simulation analysis, execute traffic simulation models, and interpret the results of those models.
TSIS is an integrated development environment that enables users to conduct traffic operations analysis.Built using a component architecture, TSIS is a toolbox that contains tools that allow the user to define and manage traffic analysis projects, define traffic networks and create inputs for traffic simulation analysis, execute traffic simulation models, and interpret the results of those models.
CORSIM for Beginners Chicago, IL September 26-27, 2007 This CORSIM Simulation Seminar will provide lectures on traffic flow theory, and hands-on software applications using the FHWA Traffic Software Integrated System (TSIS). Version 6 of TSIS implements arterial and freeway simulation in a Windows environment, which includes the TRAFED graphical input editor and the TRAFVU animation module. Each lecture will include software demonstrations and opportunities for students to use different components or modules of the software. Participants are encouraged to bring laptops with TSIS pre-installed for hands-on practice. A comprehensive workbook will be provided with the course. 1.2 CEUs (12 PDHs) If you cannot pay by credit card, click here for a printable registration form to send in.
DYNASMART-P (DYnamic Network Assignment-Simulation Model for Advanced Road Telematics) supports transportation network planning and traffic operations decisions, including evaluation of ITS deployment options, through the use of simulation-based dynamic traffic assignment. This tool combines (1) dynamic network assignment models, used primarily in conjunction with demand forecasting procedures for planning applications, and (2) traffic simulation models, used primarily for traffic operational studies. DYNASMART-P provides the capability to model the evolution of traffic flows in a traffic network, which result from the decisions of individual travelers seeking the best paths en-route over a given planning horizon. For more details, please see the Summer 2004 newsletter. An input editor, DSPEd, is included to assist users in preparing input data. This limited support version includes access frequently asked questions from McTans, but no access to the program developer for detailed technical assistance and response to specific issues.
McTrans’ latest sofware development upgrades HCS+ to provide seamless access to TRANSYT-7F, the profession’s most powerful signal timing optimization in HCS+T7F. This new combined software package provides for advanced signal timing optimization for intersections, arterials or networks using TRANSYT-7F. HCS+ is also upgraded to version 5.3 to include the new Interchange Ramp Terminals module automating the recently approved HCM Chapter 26 procedures. Of course, HCS+ faithfully implements the procedures in the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) including all approved changes to date for Signalized Intersections, Unsignalized Intersections, Urban Streets, Multilane and Two-Lane Highways, Freeway Sections, Weaving Areas and Ramp Junctions. HCS+ also includes Warrants (MUTCD), LOSPLAN (Florida DOT) and DAITA (turning movement counts), as well as one-touch animation using CORSIM (sold separately). HCS2000 and T7F10 users can upgrade at this price. Agency License upgrades should contact McTrans.
HCS2000 and T7F10 users can upgrade at this price. Agency License upgrades should contact McTrans.
The ITS Deployment Analysis System (IDAS) is an ITS sketch planning analysis tool that can be used to estimate the impacts, benefits and costs resulting from the deployment of ITS components. IDAS operates as a post-processor to the travel demand forecasting models employed by the planning community.
QuickZone compares the traffic impacts for work zone mitigation strategies and estimates the costs, traffic delays, and potential backups associated with these impacts. For example, if a highway agency planned to widen a shoulder, QuickZone could estimate the costs of doing work at night instead of during the day or diverting the traffic to one road versus another road during different phases of construction. The costs, traffic delays, and potential backups can be estimated for both an average day of work and for the whole life cycle of construction.
The FHWA TNM is a program for predicting noise impact in the vicinity of highways. It models highway noise and is used to design effective and cost-efficient highway noise barriers. Components include: modeling of vehicle types and traffic flow, sound level computations, noise barrier design, and diffraction, barrier, and contour analysis. These are supported by an acoustic computational methodology and a flexible data base.
The FHWA TNM is a program for predicting noise impact in the vicinity of highways. It models highway noise and is used to design effective and cost-efficient highway noise barriers. Components include: modeling of vehicle types and traffic flow, sound level computations, noise barrier design, and diffraction, barrier, and contour analysis. These are supported by an acoustic computational methodology and a flexible data base. Upgrade is from version 2 to version 2.5.
UF/TRC Workshop on Roundabouts Co-sponsored by the Center for Multimodal Solutions for Congestion Mitigation (CMS) and McTrans August 18, 2009 Sheraton Orlando North Hotel The Transportation Research Center (TRC) at the University of Florida will host a Workshop on Roundabouts on August 18, 2009 at the newly remodeled Sheraton Orlando North Hotel in Maitland, Florida. The workshop is designed for transportation professionals interested in roundabout design and operations. A total of six (6) Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be offered. The professional development hours earned by attending this workshop can be used to fulfill continuing education requirements for renewal of the PE license and AICP certification. Early-birds $195 USD (register by July 15, 2009) Regular or on-site $245 USD (on-site w/credit card only) (For payment information and instructions on sponsor registrations, please contact Ines Aviles at 352-392-9537 ext 1409.) (All fees include morning and afternoon breaks, lunch and workshop materials.) If you cannot pay by credit card, click here for a printable registration form to send in.
Co-sponsored by the Center for Multimodal Solutions for Congestion Mitigation (CMS) and McTrans
August 18, 2009
Sheraton Orlando North Hotel
The Transportation Research Center (TRC) at the University of Florida will host a Workshop on Roundabouts on August 18, 2009 at the newly remodeled Sheraton Orlando North Hotel in Maitland, Florida.
The workshop is designed for transportation professionals interested in roundabout design and operations. A total of six (6) Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be offered. The professional development hours earned by attending this workshop can be used to fulfill continuing education requirements for renewal of the PE license and AICP certification.
Early-birds $195 USD (register by July 15, 2009) Regular or on-site $245 USD (on-site w/credit card only) (For payment information and instructions on sponsor registrations, please contact Ines Aviles at 352-392-9537 ext 1409.)
(All fees include morning and afternoon breaks, lunch and workshop materials.)
Technical support and software updates for the Highway Capacity Software (HCS+TM) is provided through an annual subscription. This product (HCSplus.SUB) is to extend the HCS+ office license subscription for one year from the expiration date of the previous support. (The first year is included in the software purchase or upgrade fee).
Technical support and software updates for TSIS-CORSIM are provided through an annual subscription. This product (TSIS6.SUB) is to extend the TSIS-CORSIM office license subscription for one year from the expiration date of the previous support. (The first year is included in the software purchase or upgrade fee).
Technical support and software updates for TSIS-CORSIM are provided through an annual subscription. This product (TSISAGENT.SUB) is to extend the TSIS-CORSIM office license subscription for one year from the expiration date of the previous support. (The first year is included in the software purchase or upgrade fee).
McTrans’ latest sofware development upgrades HCS+ to provide seamless access to TRANSYT-7F, the profession’s most powerful signal timing optimization in HCS+T7F. This new combined software package provides for advanced signal timing optimization for intersections, arterials or networks using TRANSYT-7F. HCS+ is also upgraded to version 5.3 to include the new Interchange Ramp Terminals module automating the recently approved HCM Chapter 26 procedures. This product (HCS+T7F.ED) is an education/research license for universities only at this price.
This new combined software package provides for advanced signal timing optimization for intersections, arterials or networks using TRANSYT-7F.
HCS+ is also upgraded to version 5.3 to include the new Interchange Ramp Terminals module automating the recently approved HCM Chapter 26 procedures.
This product (HCS+T7F.ED) is an education/research license for universities only at this price.
McTrans’ latest sofware development upgrades HCS+ to provide seamless access to TRANSYT-7F, the profession’s most powerful signal timing optimization in HCS+T7F. This new combined software package provides for advanced signal timing optimization for intersections, arterials or networks using TRANSYT-7F. HCS+ is also upgraded to version 5.3 to include the new Interchange Ramp Terminals module automating the recently approved HCM Chapter 26 procedures. This product (HCS+T7F.LED) is a laboratory license for up to 10 seats for universities only at this price.
This product (HCS+T7F.LED) is a laboratory license for up to 10 seats for universities only at this price.
McTrans’ latest sofware development upgrades HCS+ to provide seamless access to TRANSYT-7F, the profession’s most powerful signal timing optimization in HCS+T7F. This new combined software package provides for advanced signal timing optimization for intersections, arterials or networks using TRANSYT-7F. HCS+ is also upgraded to version 5.3 to include the new Interchange Ramp Terminals module automating the recently approved HCM Chapter 26 procedures. This product (HCS+T7F.LAB) is a laboratory license for up to 10 seats.
This product (HCS+T7F.LAB) is a laboratory license for up to 10 seats.
PASSER II-02 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 II-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 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 II-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. Upgrade is from PASSER II-90 to PASSER II-02.
PASSER V is a tool for developing timings to coordinate signals along arterials. PASSER V provides a wide variety of simulation, analysis, and optimization technologies under a friendly graphic user interface.
PASSER V is a tool for developing timings to coordinate signals along arterials. PASSER V provides a wide variety of simulation, analysis, and optimization technologies under a friendly graphic user interface. This product is for an Agency License limited to 10 locations.
This product is for an Agency License limited to 10 locations.
This report describes an improved actuated control methodology for usage with TRANSYT-7F, using existing models and developing new ones. Employing these techniques resulted in dramatic improvement in the accuracy of actuated phase time calculations.
Accident Records Summary and Diagrams (Accisum) summarizes, stores and manipulates data sets of motor vehicle accident records and provides a simplified collision diagram. Record sets can be tied to specific locations. The programs are completely menu-driven and provide summary information with frequency and percentage distributions of all input data. All information can be both viewed on screen and printed.
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Integrated suite of transportation analysis tools, including both static and dynamic modeling. A multi-level network representation that can be used for traffic simulation, transport planning, traffic management, and demand and traffic data analysis. Main components are the AIMSUN Platform (GUI and network model data base), AIMSUN Micro (microscopic traffic simulator) and AIMSUN Planner (transport planning). Aimsun 6 (Academic) Professional is a stand-alone, dongle-based licence which includes the microscopic simulator with no limits on network size and support for parallel execution on dual CPUs, Public Transport and Traffic Management support, Demand and Detection Input and Analysis, 2D and 3D visualisation, as well as importers from GIS, CAD, CUBE, CONTRAM, PARAMICS, VISUM and VISSIM.
Main components are the AIMSUN Platform (GUI and network model data base), AIMSUN Micro (microscopic traffic simulator) and AIMSUN Planner (transport planning).
Aimsun 6 (Academic) Professional is a stand-alone, dongle-based licence which includes the microscopic simulator with no limits on network size and support for parallel execution on dual CPUs, Public Transport and Traffic Management support, Demand and Detection Input and Analysis, 2D and 3D visualisation, as well as importers from GIS, CAD, CUBE, CONTRAM, PARAMICS, VISUM and VISSIM.
Integrated suite of transportation analysis tools, including both static and dynamic modeling. A multi-level network representation that can be used for traffic simulation, transport planning, traffic management, and demand and traffic data analysis. Main components are the AIMSUN Platform (GUI and network model data base), AIMSUN Micro (microscopic traffic simulator) and AIMSUN Planner (transport planning). Aimsun 6 (Academic) Advanced is a stand-alone, dongle-based licence which includes, in addition to the features in Aimsun 6 Professional, a mesoscopic simulator and macroscopic equilibrium tools for static traffic assignment, matrix adjustment, network traversal and detection layout optimisation.
Aimsun 6 (Academic) Advanced is a stand-alone, dongle-based licence which includes, in addition to the features in Aimsun 6 Professional, a mesoscopic simulator and macroscopic equilibrium tools for static traffic assignment, matrix adjustment, network traversal and detection layout optimisation.
Integrated suite of transportation analysis tools, including both static and dynamic modeling. A multi-level network representation that can be used for traffic simulation, transport planning, traffic management, and demand and traffic data analysis. Main components are the AIMSUN Platform (GUI and network model data base), AIMSUN Micro (microscopic traffic simulator) and AIMSUN Planner (transport planning). Aimsun 6 (Academic) Classroom 10 is a network licence for a computer lab limited to 10 students. Each student has access to the features found in Aimsun 6 Advanced with a limitation of 100 nodes and 200 KM lanes.
Aimsun 6 (Academic) Classroom 10 is a network licence for a computer lab limited to 10 students. Each student has access to the features found in Aimsun 6 Advanced with a limitation of 100 nodes and 200 KM lanes.
Integrated suite of transportation analysis tools, including both static and dynamic modeling. A multi-level network representation that can be used for traffic simulation, transport planning, traffic management, and demand and traffic data analysis. Main components are the AIMSUN Platform (GUI and network model data base), AIMSUN Micro (microscopic traffic simulator) and AIMSUN Planner (transport planning). Aimsun 6 (Academic) Classroom 25 is a network licence for a computer lab limited to 25 students. Each student has access to the features found in Aimsun 6 Advanced with a limitation of 100 nodes and 200 KM lanes.
Aimsun 6 (Academic) Classroom 25 is a network licence for a computer lab limited to 25 students. Each student has access to the features found in Aimsun 6 Advanced with a limitation of 100 nodes and 200 KM lanes.
Integrated suite of transportation analysis tools, including both static and dynamic modeling. A multi-level network representation that can be used for traffic simulation, transport planning, traffic management, and demand and traffic data analysis. Main components are the AIMSUN Platform (GUI and network model data base), AIMSUN Micro (microscopic traffic simulator) and AIMSUN Planner (transport planning). Aimsun 6 (Academic) Classroom 5 is a network licence for a computer lab limited to 5 students. Each student has access to the features found in Aimsun 6 Advanced with a limitation of 100 nodes and 200 KM lanes.
Aimsun 6 (Academic) Classroom 5 is a network licence for a computer lab limited to 5 students. Each student has access to the features found in Aimsun 6 Advanced with a limitation of 100 nodes and 200 KM lanes.
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The Advanced Rural Transportation System Compendium is a comprehensive listing of technology-based projects that has been or could be implemented in rural areas. It is a tool for planning or implementing intelligent transportation systems (ITS) projects in rural areas by assisting with research on what has been done. The compendium consists of project types in a database.
ASCE Standard Practice for Direct Design of Buried PreCast Concrete Pipe Using Installations (ASCE 15-93) is a companion to the PIPECAR program. This standard prescribes the same design methodology used for developing the microcomputer program SIDD, which is an extension of PIPECAR.
ASHDRAIN is for the design of inlets and drainage networks. It assists in selecting locations of inlets along a curbed street based on the restrictions imposed by the allowable spread on the pavement surface. The program also analyzes and/or designs a drainage network consisting of pipes (of any material), rectangular or trapezoidal ditches and basins.
The ATCS7 is a personal computer based traffic signal control program which provides fully traffic responsive signal control based on real-time traffic conditions. The ATCS7 architecture is based on the legacy Urban Traffic Control System (UTCS) but operationally exceeds the capabilities of UTCS by providing a traffic adaptive system of control. ATCS7 uses an adaptive algorithm to automatically and repeatedly adjusting traffic signal timing in response to current traffic demands. This is accomplished by allowing ATCS to simultaneously control all three critical components of traffic signal timing, namely cycle length, phase split and offset. Click here for a brochure.
Large Urban Systems is the Proceedings of the October 1993 Advanced Traffic Management (ATMS) Conference. Topics covered include Modeling and Control, Traffic Monitoring Techniques, ATMS Applications in America, International ATMS Initiatives and Practical Issues. This is the first in a FHWA series on Management of Traffic Systems.
Automated Transit Ridership Data Collection Software (ATRDCS) integrates pre-data collection, datacollection and database functions. It creates a "stoplist" file for data collection, collects data on a portacle computer, and performs database and reporting functions. Reports depict ridership and route adherence data for various routes, times and days.
Automated Transit Ridership Data Collection Software (ATRDCS) Document
AUTOMUTS is a program to automate the studies contained in the Florida DOT’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Studies (MUTS). Included with AUTOMUTS is software for delay studies, pedestrian group size studies, highway lighting justification studies and the menu shell itself. To run full AUTOMUTS system, you can purchase PC-SPEED, COUNTS-PC, SCCOLD and MVRAP from McTrans.
BASINOPT minimizes detention basin volume and surface area using a hydraulic routing optimization technique. It eliminates inefficient trial and error design approaches and minimizes excavation and real estate costs. BASINOPT allows the specification of the maximum allowable outflow from the pond and a maximum allowable water surface elevation for up to six inflow hydrographs simultaneously and then designs the pond contours and structure dimensions.
This program is a Windows application, and relies on MicroBENCOST for creating and editing the data files; these files are not modified in any way by the BC Auditor program. Users of MicroBENCOST version 1.0 will be greatly aided by improved data checking, reduced revision time and increased confidence in the analysis results.
MicroBENCOST will analyze benefits and costs for many highway improvements and can allocate corridor traffic and calculate forecasted traffic volumes. It can analyze seven categories of projects which include added-capacity; bypasses; intersections and interchanges; pavement rehabilitation; bridges; safety improvements; and highway-railroad grade crossings.
This product is the document for MicroBENCOST (#BENCOST)
BERM is a program for the structural design of roadway shoulders. Both flexible and rigid shoulders can be designed, and the shoulders can be adjacent to either rigid or flexible pavements. The inner and outer edges are designed using fatigue distress functions and stress/strains resulting from encroaching and parked vehicles.
This product is the document for BERM (#BERM)
StratBENCOST32 is designed as a decision support tool for state and local transportation agencies engaged in multi-year strategic planning and budgeting for highways. StratBENCOST32 consists of two models, one for network analysis and one for single segment analysis. Each model incorporates risk analysis techniques to account explicitly for the inherent uncertainty in the methodology and the data underlying the analysis.
Document for StratBENCOST32.
b-Node Model is a traffic assignment model that converts the b-node of every zone centroid connector link into a subzone. The program reads a typical highway network and a zone trip table. It subdivides the trip table into a subzonal trip table and loads part of it through the "mother" zone centroid connectors and the other part through the new subzone centroid connectors automatically. The results are far superior to traditional assignment algorithms. Limitations are 2,250 zones; 16,400 nodes; and 24,750 subzones.
BOXCAR is for the structural analysis and design of reinforced concrete box sections. The program has user friendly input routines requiring only minimal computer experience. It completes structural analyses for loads due to box weight, live loads and user specified surcharge loads. Download from FHWA.
Download from FHWA.
BRCOM for Bridge Analysis and Rating will analyze bridge super structures including up to three continuous spans. The program was developed to help agencies analyze and rate highway bridges on local road systems. Structural types include timber, voided slab, reinforced concrete beams and slabs, and prestressed concrete and steel girders.
This Product is the document for BRCOM (#BRCOM)
The BRIdge Stream Tube model for Alluvial River Simulation (BRI-STARS) is a semi-two-dimensional model capable of computing alluvial scour/deposition during subcritical, supercritical, and combinations of both flow conditions involving hydraulic jumps. It is capable of simulating channel widening/narrowing phenomenon as well as local scour due to highway encroachement. Download from FHWA.
BRIDGE Restraint Moments and BRIDGE Live Loads are programs that calculate the time-dependent forces and moments in simple-span, precast, prestressed bridge girders made continuous. BRIDGERM predicts the restraint moments at redundant supports of bridges, while BRIDGELL calculates the maximum span moments. Example data input and output files are also included on the disk.
BTS is macroscopic tool for simulating the performance of freeway bottlenecks. BTS can be used to measure the travel time benefits of changes in roadway design through (1) addition of capacity, (2) increase in travel speed, or (3) improvement in roadway reliability.
This product is the document for Berkeley Traffic System III (#BTS3)
BTS III is a package of 13 programs that provide inventory and maintenance management capabilities in these areas: signs, markings, roads, lighting, traffic signals, volumes and spot speed studies, isolated signal timing, signalized and unsignalized performance and capacity, and records for accidents, citations and citizen comments.
CADmagic includes seven AutoCAD utilities with each utility accessible from a single command and offers on-screen data forms with context sensitive help. All utilities incorporate the newest features of AutoCAD.
This is a 5- to 6-hour course of instruction about principles of route evaluation, route location, and ridership estimation. The computer asks questions, evaluates responses, provides tutorials, and keeps score. Route Evaluation covers basic definitions, operating characteristics of routes, performance indicators and costs of operation. Course revised for Windows.
CCG/CALC 2 is a signalized intersection analysis package based on the methodology documented in the ITE’s Canadian Capacity Guide for Signalized Intersections, 2nd edition (1995).
CAM assists in estimating public transit authorities costs to provide an equitable comparison with private operators costs. A key consideration is the comparison of future costs. A method is needed for comparing public and private operating costs of new service, as well as estimating effects of transferring existing service to a private operator.
This product is the document for Cost Allocation Model (#CAM)
CANDE-89 is the Culvert ANalysis and DEsign package for structural analysis and design of buried culverts and other soil structure systems. A variety of buried structures are considered, including corrugated steel and aluminum pipes, long span metal structures, reinforced concrete pipes, concrete box culverts and structural plastic pipes.
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CandeCAD is a two-dimensional, nonlinear finite element computer program developed exclusively for the design, analysis and evaluation of buried pipes, culverts and other soil-structure interaction systems. CandeCAD incorporates the widely used source code CANDE, which was originally developed under sponsorship of the US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and has been in wide use for over twenty five years. CandeCAD has revolutionized FE analysis in the AutoCAD® environment enabling engineers to utilize advanced FE technology on a routine basis for culvert and pipe design, analysis and evaluation in a considerably shorter time than previously possible. CandeCAD requires AutoCAD(R).
CANPRO is a CANDE-89 preprocessor for creating and editing data files. It is an interactive, menu-driven system designed to minimize problems associated with the preparation of CANDE-89 input data. CANPRO uses interactive interviewing techniques to gather the necessary data from the user. It then produces an external data file according to CANDE-89 format requirements.
Computer Aided Transportation Software was developed to improve data collection methods involving a Distance Measuring Instrument (DMI). Prior to C.A.T.S., this information was recorded with a stopwatch and a notepad, and later with a DMI unit and a notepad. The versatile Windows program can be used for anything from travel time runs and congestion management, to producing speed profiles for roads and synchronizing traffic signals. C.A.T.S. collects 20-30 times the data as the stopwatch method. There are two modules in C.A.T.S.: the DOS-based DMI-Read module records data from the probe vehicle and DMI unit and the Windows based Setup and Analysis module.
CBEAR analyzes the bearing capacity of shallow foundations. It can analyze strip, rectangular and square footings. It also considers the effects of embedment, inclined and eccentric loads, sloping ground surface and surcharge. The CBEAR incorporates the general bearing capacity equations suggested by Meyerhopf and Vesic.
Documentation for CBEAR.
Carson City PMS. Depending on the traffic index (a measure of truck volume and weights), a maintenance and rehabilitation treatment is recommended. Priorities are assigned based on a cost-benefit ratio determined as a function of cost per vehicle mile. Cost estimates are then applied and listed with the expected life cycle before new treatments are required.
CHS (Chapel Hill Interactive Bus Scheduler) is an easy-to-learn, well documented scheduling aid for the small, fixed-route operator. It is most efficient in scheduling long blocks of repetitive trips with the uniform headways within major segments of the day. Odd headways and "trippers" may be accomodated. Program facilitates manual blocking, but NOT runcutting.
Chapel Hill Scheduler document
CINCH is a capacity analysis program that applies methods outlined in chapters 9 and 10 of the 1985 Highway Capacity Manual. CINCH also provides estimates of queue lengths and optimizes cycle lengths.
This product is the document for CINCH (#CINCH)
CIRCAP is used for the Capacity Analysis for Rotary Intersections. The program is menu driven and prompts for all the information needed to perform the calculations. The menus lead the user through steps to enter identifying information, weaving section definitions, geometric or critical gaps and traffic volume data.
This product is the document for CIRCAP (#CIRCAP)
COM624P is for the analysis of stresses and deflection of piles or driller shafts under lateral loads. It is based on the widely-used p-y curve method and solves equations giving pile deflection, rotation, bending moment and shear using iterative procedures because of the nonlinear response of soil. It provides a user-friendly, menu-driven input and a graphics output.
Document for COM624P.
CORFLO is a component of the TRAF simulation system developed by FHWA. It is designed for the integrated urban network or corridor analysis at a macroscopic level with traffic assignment capabilities. CORFLO 5.0 includes revisions to reflect new error messages. It also has been modified to handle 2000 links and 700 nodes, with some limits.
Consists of a set of three spreadsheets that determine the costs of operating specific routes and services: (1) calculates statistics for comparing different type services; (2) provides a method to monitor paratransit services; (3) calculates cost, performance, and revenue by time period.
CPMS is a full featured, easy to use system for managing a 6-year Transportation Capital Improvement Program which can be used in a multi-user environment. The software facilitates both project level tracking as well as program level financial analyses. Special features allow evaluation of different program scenarios as well as tracking and summarizing changes between the current capital program and previous capital programs. A unique feature of CPMS is the ability to handle both programmed funds and carryover funds in order to track actual expenditures.
CANDE-POST is a simple post processor for CANDE-89. It allows display of original soil mesh, mesh deformation, nodal displacement vector, soil principal stresses and stress field, stress level or failure elements for soil using the Duncan model and stress contour.
Crossys Express is a complete solution for data collection, validation, traffic analysis, reduction, and interfacing with other traffic engineering software such as HCS 2000, HCS + and Synchro. Great and powerful features of Crossys Express will help you complete projects with more cost, time efficient and smart ways.
CADD Sign Library (CSL) is a collection of traffic signs drawn in CAD. The sign drawings can be used in signing and marking plans, signal plans, maintenance of traffic plans, or wherever a graphic of a traffic sign is needed.
CUlVERT2 (English units) and CULVERT3 (Metric units) present alternative culvert materials with site-specific test data. Culvert materials addressed include corrugated steel, aluminum and aluminized steel pipes, as well as reinforced concrete pipes. Documentation is on the disk.
Culvert4 uses the Caltrans (California DOT) culvery corrosion criteria included in the California Highway Design Manual. Culvert materials addressed include Corrugated Steel Pipe, Corrugated Aluminized Steel Pipe, Corrugated Aluminum Pipe and Reinforced Concrete Pipe. It also addresses coating materials.
The Days Off Calculator allocates crew members among the seven days of the week, taking into account the need for different staffing levels on various days and optimizing the off-days assigned to each crew member. The software is now available in DOS and Windows versions. Both versions are able to be used in any crew-scheduling application.
DILLY is a comprehensive program which reduces data for dilatometer tests and calculates settlements of footings or embankments. DILLY is menu driven with full screen editors for the creation and editing of input files, which contain data conversion checks. Documentation is included.
Is a 6K TSR that translates IBM/Epson printer output to HP LaserJet (PCL) standards and words with both text and graphics. It can reproduce formatted print both horizontally and vertically, or the vertical aspect can be shrunk by 10% to fit a 10" page. It can be a stand-alone mode to translate and print pre-formatted output, and supports graphics.
Dynamic QUEUEing Analysis evaluates traffic delays at toll facilities and is based on Monte Carlo simulation techniques and traffic flow theory. It has been used in toll facility system planning, design and operations. Factors taken into account that affect queue development include traffic volumes, service rates, weaving maneuvers, facility layout and operations.
DRIP is a Windows-based microcomputer program that contains all key drainage design elements and provides graphical displays of computations and results. The program performs drainage design for flexible and rigid pavements and retrofit edge drains. It also calculates the time-to-drain and depth-of-flow in the drainage layer, and performs separator layer, geotextile, edge drain, and geocomposite fin drain designs.
DRIVEN is a program for determining ultimate vertical static pile capacity. Based upon the input, DRIVEN will calculate pile capacities at predetermined depth intervals. This allows the user to find the pile capacity as a function of depth.
DRIVEN document
EGA is used to solve geometric problems that engineers regularly encounter. Sketch a design graphically, then key-in the values. EGA lets you automate solutions to geometric problems in the same manner that spreadsheets handle design calculations. In EGA, elements remember how they were created. Locate a point at the intesection of two lines, and it will adjust if either line changes. Elements can even annotate themselves. Since items retain their construction methods, entire design segments can be pasted into a new design, re-connecteing their relationships to new alignments.
This computer program developed by the University of California at Berkeley and modified by the University of and the University of New Hampshire models a three dimensional, idealized, elastic layered pavement system. Theprogram introduces mechanistic pavement design theories in computing various stresses, strains, and displacements.
Document for ELSYM5.
EPANET Modeling System is the most advanced powerful, and comprehensive water distribution modeling package available. EMS can analyze an entire water distribution system, or selected portions, under steady-state and extended period simulations, with water quality analysis if needed.
EZplot Traffic Collision Diagram makes it easy to plot traffic collision diagrams using readymade templates for both highways and intersections. Highway templates are provided for 2 lane highways up to 8 lane freeways for both curve and tangent alignments. Intersection templates are provided for 25 different configurations including left turn channelization and two way left turn lanes.
Easy Project is an easy-to-learn method for project management. The data entry process is fast with multiple resource assignments for each task. An online help facility provides assistance during program use. Easy Project provides automatic scheduling for easy analysis of project track and produces Gantt charts showing planned and actual dates on variable scales.
GFI Farebox Software Utilities can help users of GFI farebox software manage some of the required data files, and can help with report generation. This package contains three main programs, written in C and the DOS batch language, and run on any DOS-based IBM-compatible computer. The programs were designed for GFI version 4.x software.
This Product is the document for FAZWEAVE (#FAZWEAVE)
The FAZWEAVE program contains four weaving operational analyses and design procedures which are being used by most highway engineers today. The four procedures are: Jack E. Leisch (March 1985), JHK & Associates (Nov. 1985), Joe Fazio (Aug. 1985), and 1985 HCM (Jan.1985).
FB-Deep is a Windows based program used to estimate the static axial capacity of drilled shafts and driven piles. The methodology is based upon Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reports. FB-Deep guides the user through pile and shaft materials data, shape and dimensional inputs, soil properties, and boring log info. FB-Deep presents the data analysis in both clear graphical and text form.
FB-MultiPier couples nonlinear structural finite element analysis with nonlinear static soil models for soil behavior to provide a robust system of analysis for coupled bridge pier structures and foundation systems. Full bridge structures can be modeled with multiple piers connected with bridge spans. The foundation is modeled with nonlinear springs along the pile length to simulate the soil behavior. These structures can be subjected to multiple load cases (dynamic or static) and AASHTO coefficients.
FESWMS (Finite Element Surface Water Modeling System) is a modular set of computer programs that simulates surface-water flows where the flow is essentially two-dimensional in the horizontal plane. The programs have been specifically developed to analyze flow at bridge crossings where complicated hydraulic conditions exist, although they may be applied to many types of steady or unsteady two-dimensional surface-water flow problems. Download from FHWA.
Fixed Guideway Transit is a package useful to determine a variety of performance factors including travel time profiles; horizontal alignment including curve radii, spirals, circular curves and superelevation; grade crossing accident exposure given train frequency, traffic volumes and grade crossing protection; and transit system capital costs.
Florida Department of Transportation’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Studies (MUTS), includes procedures for delay studies, pedestrian group size studies and highway lighting justification studies. The document describes procedures for conducting traffic studies and analyzing the resulting data.
FlowMaster solves open channel, pipe, ditch, and pressure flow problems using the Mannings, Kutter, and Hazen-Williams formulae. The program’s easy to use interface displays all input and output variables on screen for instant design calculations. The software makes it quick and easy to optimize pipe and ditch design. FlowMaster also has the ability to create rating tables.
Fleetmax is an easy-to-use vehicle management system that eliminates manual record keeping. Users save data entry time because all Fleetmax modules are fully integrated. Modules include vehicle management, preventive maintenance (scheduled and non-scheduled), work orders, parts inventory, fuel usage, personnel, reports and options.
The FREWAY program estimates the annual impacts of urban freeway congestion on individual freeway sections in congested vehicle miles of travel, motorist delay, wasted fuel and user costs. Estimates are made for recurring and non-recurring congestion.
This product is the document for FREWAY (#FREWAY)
FRIOP (The Freeway Interchange Optimization Model) is a simple, yet powerful tool to design or improve the operational configurations of freeway interchanges. FRIOP will identify the most critical movements, or roadway segments, during each peak period to enable the engineer to apply improvements to overcome capacity limitations.
FSPTRAK is a computer script that enables the Pendragon Software to facilitate the motorist service data collection of a Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) program. FSPTRAK allows users to efficiently: - Collect the FSP data using Personal Digital Assistant handheld devices (PDA) and generate the electronic database automatically; - Eliminate the paper survey form and the manually data entry process; - Allow managers of FSP programs to inspect the quality of the data collection (i.e. hidden Timestamp function). Additionally, FSPTRAK can be customized to fit the special interests of different FSP programs in all states. FSPTRAK is licensed by Dowling Associates, Inc.
Additionally, FSPTRAK can be customized to fit the special interests of different FSP programs in all states. FSPTRAK is licensed by Dowling Associates, Inc.
GANTT will produce a Gantt chart for the quick evaluation of the progress of a project. A sample template is provided. SCHEDULE provides a system which allows task and resource modeling to be done independently of start and end times. Critical Path Method (CPM) and Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) are used to establish scheduling priorities.
GEOH is a collection of programs which assist the designer in the creation, editing, and execution of Horizontal Geometry (Coordinate Geometry) design files. It can be used for highways, streets and site development layout projects. GEOH offers output commands to obtain the bearing and distance of a line, curve data of a circular arc, the area of a traverse, etc.
General Network Editor is a graphic network information system that can be used as a stand-alone or to supplement QRS II or HLFM II. GNE can be utilized in pavement management and transit performance monitoring. The powerful graphics and menu system enable faster, easier data entry and report processing.
GPS2CAD is a new program that allows you to connect your hand held GPS Receiver to your computer, download your waypoints, and plot them in AutoCAD. Modestly priced, this new program is a tremendous timesaver and convenience!
GradeDec 2000 is a stand-alone PC-software package developed by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) that allows users to identify high yield highway rail grade crossing improvement strategies. The analysis considers traffic flows and composition by highway and rail, traffic growth over a user-specified time horizon, the physical attributes of the grade crossing, and price information.
Datasets containing the materials incorporated in the 1997 publication A Guide to Standardized Small Sign Support Hardware in CAD and wordprocessor formats. This guide is published jointly by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the American Road and Transportation Builder’s Association (ARTBA), and the Association of General Contractors (AGC). This Guide contains drawings and specifications for proprietary and non-proprietary small sign support hardware. The designs included are those most widely used and therefore the most logical systems and components for standardization. Proprietary items are included in this Guide for the convenience of users, but this does not confer or imply any approval by AASHTO, ARTBA, AGC, or the FHWA. The proprietary materials were provided by the manufacturers for the convenience of highway designers.
HydroCAD is a Computer Aided Design system for modeling the hydrology and hydraulics of stormwater runoff. HydroCAD maintains an on-screen ROUTING DIAGRAM for each item in detail, such as the area, slope and length of each subcatchments.
The Highway Capacity Manual contains concepts, guidelines, and computational procedures for computing the capacity and quality of service of various highway facilities, including freeways, signalized and unsignalized intersections, rural highways, and the effects of transit, pedestrians, and bicycles on the performance of these systems.
HCM/Cinema employs a friendly interactive graphics approach to compute capacity and Level Of Support of signalized intersections using procedures in Ch. 9 of the 1985 HCM. Powerful graphical and animation displays enable you to see how your design will function and demonstrate your results. A version of TRAF-NETSIM is included to analyze bays, queues, fuel and pollutants.
McTrans’ latest sofware development upgrades HCS+ to provide seamless access to TRANSYT-7F, the profession’s most powerful signal timing optimization in HCS+T7F. This new combined software package provides for advanced signal timing optimization for intersections, arterials or networks using TRANSYT-7F. HCS+ is also upgraded to version 5.3 to include the new Interchange Ramp Terminals module automating the recently approved HCM Chapter 26 procedures. This product (HCS+T7F.LEX) is to add extras seats to a laboratory license.
This product (HCS+T7F.LEX) is to add extras seats to a laboratory license.
McTrans’ latest sofware development upgrades HCS+ to provide seamless access to TRANSYT-7F, the profession’s most powerful signal timing optimization in HCS+T7F. This new combined software package provides for advanced signal timing optimization for intersections, arterials or networks using TRANSYT-7F. HCS+ is also upgraded to version 5.3 to include the new Interchange Ramp Terminals module automating the recently approved HCM Chapter 26 procedures. This product (HCS+T7F.LEX) is to add extras seats to an academic laboratory license.
This product (HCS+T7F.LEX) is to add extras seats to an academic laboratory license.
HEC-1 is designed to simulate the surface runoff response of a river basin to precipitation by representing the basin as an interconnected system of hydrologic and hydraulic components. Representation of a surface runoff entity, a stream channel or reservoir requires parameters which specify particular characteristics of the component. Download under legacy from HEC.
Download under legacy from HEC.
HEC-2 is capable of computing water surface profiles for steady, gradually varied flow in natural or man-made channels. Both subcritical and supercritical flow profiles can be calculated. The effects of various obstructions such as bridges, culverts, weirs and structures in the flood plain may be considered in the computations. Culvert analysis by FHWA guidelines in HDS5. Download under legacy from HEC.
The Hydrologic Modeling System (HEC-HMS) version 1.1 supersedes HEC-1 and provides a similar variety of options for simulation precipitation-runoff processes. In addition to unit hydrograph and hydrology routing options, capabilities include a linear distributed-runoff trasformation that can be applied with gridded (e.g., radar) rainfall data, a simple "moisture depletion" option that can be used for simulations over extended time periods, and a versatile parameter optimization option. HEC-HMS is comprised of a graphical user interface, integrated hydrologic analysis components, data storage and management capabilities, and graphics and reporting facilities.Download from HEC.
Download from HEC.
HEC-RAS Version 3.01 represents a major improvement over Version 2.2. The ability to perform Unsteady Flow Routing within the HEC-RAS software has been added. Significant input and output capabilities have been added to enhance the use of the software for unsteady flow routing. Also, for steady flow we have added the ability to perform split flow optimization.Download from HEC.
HIPERPAV (HIgh PERformance PAVing) is the first software tool of its kind to provide real control over concrete pavement construction. With HIPERPAV, we can now successfully integrate materials with pavement design with construction operations into one easy to use Windows-based software package.
HS (Hydrogen Sulfide) predicts the rate of hydrogen sulfide generation and any resulting corrosion in concrete pipes. The user inputs basic data for each section and the program calculates all hydraulic characteristics, predicts the possibility of sulfide generation, and determines outflow sulfide concentrations and the resulting corrosion rate and life factor.
Highway Safety Analysis (HSA) Software is a computer program for conducting traffic accident studies on major highways or local roads. HSA Software is designed to assist engineers in analyzing accident data while performing highway safety investigations or other traffic engineering studies. Note: This product is for a single user license.
Note: This product is for a single user license.
Highway Safety Analysis (HSA) Software is a computer program for conducting traffic accident studies on major highways or local roads. HSA Software is designed to assist engineers in analyzing accident data while performing highway safety investigations or other traffic engineering studies. Note: This product is for a multi-user, single office license.
Note: This product is for a multi-user, single office license.
The Urban Drainage Design Program and Manual replaces HY-TB and is a comprehensive and practical guide for the design of storm drainage systems associated with transportation facilities.
This product is the document for URBAN DRAINAGE DESIGN PROGRAM AND MANUAL (#HY-22)
Culvert Analysis (HY-8) assists in the design of culverts by automating the methods described in the FHWA Hydraulic Design Series and is intended for a design and performance evaluation. It takes culvert shapes, culvert materials and inlet types and generates the hydrograph, analyzes the culvert and routes the hydrograph through the system. Also analyzes energy dissipators. Download from FHWA.
HYDROpac is a comprehensive storm drainage design package for site, subdivision and roadway design including all computational routines needed for storm drainage design, sediment basin sizing and detention basin sizing. It offers numerous features and has easy-to-use menus. You can transfer storm sewer profiles and hydraulic gradients to AutoCAD.
HY-EDIT is similar in operation to HYDRAIN, a system of hydraulic and hydrologic engineering programs (hydrology, storm drains, culverts, WSPRO, and channel liner evaluation and design). HY-EDIT includes a full screen text editor which allows the user to create/edit input files, review files, make runs, and print outputs.
HY-TB ( Hydraulic Toolbox), Version 1.0 consists of three hydraulic related programs which are based on FHWA Hydraulic Engineering Circulars (HEC).
This is a collection of three Lotus spreadsheets for analyzing intersection data from a planning perspective. The spreadsheets are 1) Peak Hour Intersection Turning Movement Survey; 2) Peak Hour Turning Movement Projections Iterative Process; and 3) Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis. All of the spreadsheets are menu driven and interactive.
This product is the document for Intersection Analysis Spreadsheets (#IAS)
The Interactive Computer Assisted Highway Design (ICAHD) program is a comprehensive, user-friendly software program for designing rural highways on a microcomputer.
The Indonesian Highway Capacity Manual and software (IHCM) covers urban/semi-urban traffic facilities as well as inter urban roads and motorways. It thus replaces the previous, interim manuals for urban traffic facilities (January 1993) and interurban roads (August 1994) which have been published earlier with the IHCM project. The software implements the procedures in the manual.
The ILLI-PAVE program is a large finite element program used to design or analyze a flexible pavement. The algorithms are stored in the microcomputer program ILLIALGR in the form of a series of spreadsheets selected from menus.
ILLI Document
InletSoft helps in design of inlets and flows into inlets for roadway / land development projects. A simple and easy-to-follow interface allows the user to efficiently input any inlet configuration and solve for a host of design parameters.
The INTEGRATION model was developed to model the interactions of freeways and surface streets, simulation and traffic assignment, static and dynamic controls and routings. The Version 2.0 represents a significant upgrade, including features such as: integrated freeway and arterial car following, lane changing and gap acceptance logic, HOV restrictions, and others.
IQPAC is a comprehensive and powerful package for the design of toll plaza and drive-in bank lane configurations using analytical equations of queuing theory and microscopic simulation techniques. This is a complete package with simultaneous frame-by-frame text and graphic displays of the system measures of effectiveness.
The iTREC analyzer software calculates average speed, distance traveled, stopped delay, and the number of stops for any number of travel runs collected using the data recorder. The analyzer software can be used to quickly and efficiently evaluate changes in the levels of service along roadways due to some change or improvement such as: - Comparing travel times along different routes - Evaluating the delays associated with construction - Assessing improvements due to signal timing changes - Measuring the effects of seasonal variations in traffic - Quantifying the performance of ITS systems (such as ramp metering, traveler information systems, bus priority systems, etc.) - Assessing traffic conditions before and after road improvements
- Comparing travel times along different routes - Evaluating the delays associated with construction - Assessing improvements due to signal timing changes - Measuring the effects of seasonal variations in traffic - Quantifying the performance of ITS systems (such as ramp metering, traveler information systems, bus priority systems, etc.) - Assessing traffic conditions before and after road improvements
The iTREC data recorder program integrates Global Positioning System (GPS) hardware with most any Microsoft Windows-based PC laptop computer. Traditional travel time studies are labor intensive requiring both a vehicle driver and a passenger for data collection and recording. However, using the iTREC data recorder with a GPS receiver has the following advantages: - Reduction in staff requirements, no passenger is needed during vehicle data collection for recording information. - Fewer errors, since data collection is automated eliminating missed checkpoints or incorrectly logged data. - Use your own existing GPS hardware (that can link to a PC) or purchase a unit from iTRANS.
- Reduction in staff requirements, no passenger is needed during vehicle data collection for recording information. - Fewer errors, since data collection is automated eliminating missed checkpoints or incorrectly logged data. - Use your own existing GPS hardware (that can link to a PC) or purchase a unit from iTRANS.
This traffic accident record database for use by local agencies provides summaries by location, characteristics and accident frequency. Flexible data coding permits use by traffic engineers and police in many states. It provides data for use in collision diagrams, site engineering analysis, and planning countermeasures.
Kansas Accident Records System (KARS), Version 2.1, is an enhanced traffic accident database system for use at the local level. KARS stores information taken from traffic accident reports and provides data summaries for particular locations, for various accident characteristics or by accident frequency. Data coding is based on the Kansas accident report form (1990) but may be redefined by the user to accommodate report forms used in other states. Twelve user-definable fields are also available. The current version incorporates two-digit data codes, a built-in file management function and improved error trapping and data validation. Version 2.1 also enables data coding to be modified for use in other states.
LayerTrans is a layer utility that works in AutoCAD to translate the layer names and maintain company drafting standards for layer names, colors, line types and block insertion layers. The program is written in VBA and runs as a macro, using some of the newest and best programming technology now available.
The Long Beach Pavement Management System analyzes both flexible (asphalt concrete) and rigid (Portland Cement Concrete) pavement types and produces several intermediate and final reports. An evaluation system is utilized which rates the sections from the pavement surveys and applies a decision tree to determine initial proposed treatments and their estimated costs.
This product is the document for LONG BEACH PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (#LBPMS)
LCA is the Least Cost (Life Cycle) Analysis program for evaluating costs associated with each alternate pipe material based on design components and project requirements. The program permits the designer to perform multiple economic analyses to compare different pipe materials based on total costs over the life of the project. English or metric unit version available.
This product is the document for LEAST COST ANALYSIS (#LCA)
This product is the document for LCA Metric (LCAM)
Least Cost Analysis Program (LCAP) provides a means of evaluating various pipe design alternatives using engineering economics principles. By applying the LCAP techniques, the user can evaluate the effects of a number of different factors on the overall costs of the design. The program can save up to 20 analyses to be re-run or modified at a later date.
This product is the document for LEAST COST ANALYSIS PROGRAM (#LCAP)
ICPI Lockpave version 11.4, designs base thickness for interlocking concrete pavements. Developed for the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute, the program uses AASHTO design procedures for parking lots and streets, and it includes a mechanistic design procedure for streets, as well as for industrial and port pavements. The program includes an overlay design for applying concrete pavers on an existing pavement. In addition, the user can calculate life-cycle costs.
Left Turn Analysis Package uses minimal inputs to help the engineer decide whether a left turn protected phase and bay are needed at an intersection. Quick and easy to use.
The Left-Turn Signal/Phase Warrant computer program was developed to automate the data input and analysis process.
MAPCON (Methods for Analyzing Pavement Conditions and Data) is a comprehensive program for the analysis of pavement safety, roughness, surface condition and structural capacity. It includes the ELSYM5 and California Rigid and Flexible PMS programs.
This program is the document for METHODS FOR ANALYZING PAVEMENT CONDITIONS (#MAPCON)
MicroTRIMS is a model that can build networks and trees; generate, distribute and assign trips; and use mode split and capacity restraint to handle up to 1350 zones, 7250 nodes and 4 purposes in one execution. It will manipulate matrices and report turning movement data, vehicle miles of travel, levels of service and other results.
MicroTrims Document
A Spanish version of WEST, aids in creation, modification and comparison of alternate TRANSYT-7F signal timing plans. Combines features of TRANSYT-7F preprocessor and postprocessor into a single package with a common user interface. Designed for frequent users of TRANSYT-7F. English and Spanish.
MultiLeg provides signalized intersection level of service analysis for intersections with five to eight approaches. It works in conjunction with H.C.S., the Highway Capacity Software distributed by McTrans.
Assess the condition of the moduli of various structural layers of existing asphalt pavements. High-volume moduli data are often obtained through non-destructive testing and require a rapid analysis method. A layered elastic analysis method named MODULUS is very fast and provides consistently reliable results. PASELS is an expert system to reduce systematic errors.
Methodology for Optimizing Signal Timing (M|O|S|T) is a five volume set designed to cover all aspects of signal timing and analysis.
MUTCD is a unification of control device standards that is applicable to different classes of roads and street systems. The National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices updated the 1988 edition in 1993. This product is available on CD ROM.
MVMACH is a comprehensive license plate matching program for O-D or parking surveys. It has a large capacity, handles multiple screenline and cordon crossings, and includes its own sort utility. Features include matching of partially correct recordings and time constraints of matches.
NDMMS was developed to maintain an inventory of road materials. It can also be used to maintain inventories of other supplies as well, such as fuel, shop supplies, etc. The system allows for defining the materials or items to be inventoried, accepts an initial inventory of specified materials, and maintains continuous inventory quantities.
This product is the document for North Dakota Materials Management System (#NDMMS)
NDRMS was developed for county highway and city street departments as a first step toward a more structured roadway management process. Levels of severity for each type of pavement distress are recorded from field inspections. The pavement distress and gravel condition data are entered and the program calculates an overall condition score for each section and segment.
This product is the document for North Dakota Roadway Management System (#NDRMS)
NDSMS is designed to meet the sign inventory needs of both County Highway and City Street Departments. While the process was developed to provide a procedure for collecting and recording the initial sign inventories, it serves equally well as a vehicle for maintaining the inventory and managing the system.
P2BAT is a PASSER II-90 batch processor that iterates data created by the Arterial Analysis Package (AAP). It overcomes the situation where PASSER II chooses the longest cycle length to maximize the bandwidth. The input data are iterated ten times over a 50 second range in 5 second increments, with the MAXIMIN cycle length centered within this range.
Progression Analysis and Signal System Evaluation Routine is the only publicly available software for analysis and optimization of signalized diamond interchanges. It was developed by the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) for the Texas DOT and has been updated several times. PASSER II-98 provides significant enhancements to this widely used software package. Enhancements include a user-friendly graphical interface, an expanded easy-to-understand output, and a simulation/animation module. Enhancements were also made to the performance evaluation model by incorporating the 1997 Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) procedures.
Progression Analysis and Signal System Evaluation Routine is the only publicly available software for analysis and optimization of signalized diamond interchanges. it was developed by the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) for the Texas DOT and has been updated several times. PASSER II_98 provides significant enhancements to this widely used software package. Enhancements include a user-friendly graphical user interface, an expanded easy-to-understand output, and a simulation/animation module. Enhancements were also made to the performance evaluation model by incorporating the 1997 Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) procedures. Upgrade from PASSER III-90 to PASSER III-98.
PASSER IV-96 is an advanced arterial network signal timing optimization program. It can optimize signal timings for large multi-arterial networks based on maximizing platoon progression. It develops a timing plan that maximizes progression bandwidth on all arteries. The optimization module in this Version is compiled to run in extended memory.
This product is the document for PASSER IV-96 (#P496)
U.S. Department of Transportation’s Intelligent Transportation Systems Awareness Seminar (one-day) provides a general understanding of ITS and ITS infrastructure. Illustrates the nine ITS infrastructure components by showcasing those systems that are deployed around the country. Consists of a PowerPoint version 7.0 presentation on 12 disks and Instructor’s Guide.
PC-BRIDGE™ is a continuous beam structural analysis program for bridges with stationary or moving loads. It features moment, shear and deflection envelopes or diagrams.
PC-Project is a project management software package that provides essential assistance in managing projects and meeting deadlines. It is menu driven and provides screens for online help. The program allows naming of tasks and resources for easy identification. The critical path is shown to permit the oversight of schedules, costs and delays. Bar chart is available.
PC-STRAN is a 1-, 2- or 3-dimensional structural analysis tool for member structures, including load, shear, moment, slope and deflection diagrams.
PDMS is a tool for developing, managing, and coordinating multi-year capital or maintenance improvement programs which include many interrelated projects on different facilities at various locations. Projects, programs, locations,and activities are integrated in a single comprehensive database.
PROfile is a comprehensive profile generation program for site, subdivision and roadway design. Features include generation of street profiles and easy transfer to AutoCAD. It has prompting menus designed to allow a generation of profiles from minimal input. Complete vertical curve and pipe data are shown in the generated .DXF file.
PipeSoft helps in the design of circular, elliptical and rectangular pipe sections. HGL Analysis is also performed effortlessly.
PIPECAR provides reinforcement designs for both the three-edge bearing load condition, which is the traditional indirect design method for concrete pipe and for directly applied earth load which is called direct design. Download from FHWA.
Pavement Management Forecasting Model (PMF) is a Lotus 1-2-3 template for use in planning roadway maintenance and strategies. It runs in a Lotus, Release 2 environment and is completely menu driven. Data on road maintenance and construction unit costs, pavement deterioration rates, future funding estimates and current road conditions are required.
Pavement Forecasting Model Document
PMS is a decision support tool used to assist management responsible for allocating pavement maintenance resources. This system includes five modules for analyzing inventory, history, pavement condition, cost and budget, and a knowledge-based ranking system.
Pavement Management System (PMS)GIS version is a decision support tool used to assist management responsible for allocating pavement maintenance resources. In a simple view, PMS is a process where information about the pavement system is collected, stored, analyzed and reported.
PPlan enables user to perform static analysis of 2-D frames with capacity up to 800 joints and 1500 members. It can automatically generates 2-D frame topologies. The program can be used for spring supports, displacements, applied or thermal loads and total or partial release of joints. Graphic display of loads, deflected shape and influence lines can be achieved.
General PathPlanner ROADS merges the high performance from the PathPlanner family of products with the powerful tools of your CAD platform, creating a precise, user friendly and open interface for your daily design challenges. PathPlanner ROADS is a CAD based, inexpensive, productive tool for evaluation and design of vehicle maneuvering in site developments, terminals, roadways, traffic circles, intersections, loading bays or whenever there is a need to accurately evaluate space requirements for vehicles.
Progression Through a Series of Intersections with Actuated Controllers is a report designed to help traffic engineers in applying signal timing programs to actuated control equipment. It provides guidelines for TRANSYT-7F, PASSER, MAXBAND and NETSIM use in timing and selecting control equipment at actuated locations. (Document only)
Paratransit Vehicle Maintenance (PVM) is intended for rural and specialized paratransit operations. PVM is a database tool to support the maintenance management for small paratransit agencies. It includes modules for vehicle histories; preventative maintenance scheduling; vehicle repairs; and performance reports. The program is menu-driven and provides for user-defined parameters.
This program allows for analysis and design of highway drainage culverts using FHWA Hydraulic Design Series No.5 procedures. Will analyze over 700 predefined culvert shapes and sizes and includes metric support, detailed tailwater channel analysis and roadway overtopping analysis. Metric input and output is supported. Graphics printer and co-processor is recommended.
Quick Response System II runs the four-step planning process – trip generation, trip distribution, mode split, traffic/transit assignment – for highway and transit forecasting. Networks and data are entered and edited graphically using the powerful General Network Editor. QRS II is a state-of-the-art planning package, which can replace UTPS, Planpac, and other similarly outdated planning packages. It can provide traditional region-wide forecasting, as well as site impact analysis and corridor analysis.
Quick Response System II runs the four-step planning process - trip generation, trip distribution, mode split, traffic/transit assignment - for highway and transit forecasting. Networks and data are entered and edited graphically using the powerful General Network Editor. QRS II can provide traditional region-wide forecasting, as well as site impact analysis and corridor analysis.
Networks and data are entered and edited graphically using the powerful General Network Editor. QRS II can provide traditional region-wide forecasting, as well as site impact analysis and corridor analysis.
QUEWZ is a program designed for evaluation of freeway work zones but can be used for other highway types. Single direction closures and crossovers are methods used to analyze work zones. Cost calculations include: estimation of vehicle capacity through work zones, average speed, delay through lane closure section, queue delay and more.
Document for QUEWZ.
This product is the document for Quick-7F (#QUICK7F)
ROADSIDE is a tool for highway design and traffic engineers to make decisions on alternative treatments for roadway hazards. Volumes, roadway characteristics, hazard description and treatment alternatives are input data. The program generates comparisons based on costs and anticipated savings in tabular or graphic displays.
DEL is an easy-to-use Lotus spreadsheet designed to forecast the impact on ridership and revenue of an overall fare and service policy for each user-defined sub market. The effects of demographic changes, seasonality, ridership shifts and inflation are considered by the model.
This product is the document for RURAL PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION (#RPT)
The Roadrunner implements the 1985 HCM unsignalized 2-way stop, signalized intersections, unsignalized all-way stop, signal warrants and unsignalized T-intersections.
RSS analyzes and designs soil slopes strengthened with horizontal reinforcement, as well as analyzing unreinforced soil slopes. The analysis is performed using a two dimensional limit equilibrium method. The program uses an extensively modified version of the STABL computer program and guidelines for design of soil reinforcements as stated in Elias and Christopher (1996) and Christopher et al. (1988 and 1990)
This product is the document for REINFORCED SLOPE STABILITY (#RSS)
SALLIE is a menu driven program for the design of roadway lighting configurations and can search for the widest spacing by modifications in mounting height and overhang. A three dimensional plot of the horizontal footcandle values between two poles is provided. SALLIE computes poles required, average maintained horizontal footcandles and uniformity ratio.
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SAMM (Spangler and Marston Method) determines the required supporting strength of a buried concrete pipe in terms of a D-load. The program will analyze standard live loads, such as AASHTO HS-series and interstate loadings, or live loads may be deleted from the design. It will analyze under-ground pipelines based on standard installation conditions.
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This product is the supplemental document for the SPANGLER AND MARSTON METHOD.
SATURN (Simulation and Assignment of Traffic to Urban Road Network) is a combined simulation and assignment model suitable for the analysis of relatively minor network changes that require detailed analysis of traffic behavior at intersections. The various interactive and graphical facilities may be used for the analysis of network-based data unrelated to traffic.
SCCOLD displays a form of collision diagram on any IBM PC compatible microcomputer with graphic capabilities. Accident data may be entered from the keyboard or transferred from another accident record system which keeps track of the direction of travel of both vehicles and the types of accident (right angle, rear end, etc.).
The tables provide performance indicators for over 400 transit agencies in the United States, collected from 1981 through 1992. The data sets include fiscal, ridership, safety, vehicle, milage and labor reports. All data are available in Lotus 1-2-3 format.
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SIG/Cinema, from KLD Associates and Polytechnic Univ., implements a signal optimization capability for isolated intersections which provides optimal signal phasing sequence and optimal signal timing for each candidate signal phasing combination. Uniquely enables user to select most attractive optimization objective from among five offered. Illustrated Users Guide.
This program calculates the horizontal sign letter spacing for series C, B, D, E and F modified letters and numerals. The disk also includes a series of Lotus 1-2-3, Release 2 templates to layout sign sheets for sign fabrication, size sign supports and expand or shrink the sign copy.
Sign Inventory System automates the inventory of traffic signs to assist agencies in developing and maintaining a comprehensive program to insure that signs installed are in compliance with the MUTCD. SIS provides a method of identifying and correcting traffic sign deficiencies.
SISD will assist engineers and architects to design stormwater facilities using aggregates. The program will calculate peak flows, hydrographs and run off volumes. These calculations will be used in the design of infiltration basins, infiltration trenches, dry wells, porous pavements and vegetated swales with check dams.
The SITE series of Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet templates is designed for use in analyzing the impacts of site development on adjacent traffic levels. The package consists of six menu driven modules listed: 1) GFACTOR; 2) EXTRAP; 3) SITETRIP; 4) ONESITE; 5) TRIPRATE; and 6) CAPACITY. SITEMAX has now been added to expand the size of the area that can be analyzed.
SITE is a series of Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet templates designed for use in analyzing the impact of site development on adjacent traffic levels. The package consists of six menu driven modules.
Stormwater Management and Design Aid, Version 1.0, assists hydrologists and engineers in performing hydrologic calculation for stormwater projects. Suite of Windows tools which generates hydrographs, performs pond inventory routing, TR-55 TC calculations, empirical distribution analysis, regression analysis, storm sewer design & more. User-friendly. On-line documentation.
Storm Workshop Stormwater Management, Version 4.0, includes a Storm Module for analyzing stormwater runoff, ditch and pond design. It determines peak discharge, runoff depth and storm volumes, simultaneously, for one through 100-year storms by the (SCS) TR-55 method, considering soil types and land cover.
SOAP84 develops and assesses timing plans for isolated intersections. The computations methodology has been enhanced from earlier versions of the model. SOAP84 includes a Data Input Manager (SOAPDIM) for easy assembly of input.
SPARKS is a unique tool for analysis and design of on-street parking facilities including its ability to model Parking Guidance System (PGS). Structure output from SPARKS contains several measures of effectiveness (MOE), such as average time in the facility, average vehicles parked, maximum number of vehicles parked, Level of Service, optimal number of parking spaces.
Smart Parking Analysis (SPARKS), Version 1.0, Release 2, is a unique and powerful tool for analysis and design of on-street parking facilities including its ability to model Parking Guidance System (PGS). It is the result of an intensive research aimed at modeling traffic operational behavior experienced in parking facilities.
SPILE determines the Ultimate Vertical Static Capacity of piles in cohesive and cohesionless soils. The program uses equations, analytical procedures and empirical curves consistent with the FHWA Pile. The manual uses friendly input menus and data-checking routines.
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SpeedPLOT is a menu-driven, interactive program that uses established traffic engineering procedures to analyze and display characteristics of vehicle speeds. The program is operated from menu selections. Data entry, file management and technical reports are generated by proper selection of menu choices.
SpeedPlot (+) collects and analyzes spot speeds, gaps, and time interval data. The program allows for direct collection of data or manual input. A two file data collection feature allows data to be collected for two steams of traffic during one study and saved as separate data files. Produces a comprehensive technical report.
SPUI (Single Point Urban Interchange) Geometry is a user friendly spreadsheet template. It is an aid in cost-effective SPUI design based on the mathematical relationships of the SPUIs complex geometry. Bridge length and all-red clearance interval time, two of the most contoversial components of a SPUI design, are calculated by a spreadsheet.
Storm Sewer Analysis and Design (metric) contains ten interactive programs for the analysis and design of storm sewer systems by the Rational Method. All of the programs make extensive use of disk files and are easy to use. Both the analysis and design programs will handle a complicated tree system in a single run.
Storm Sewer Analysis and Design Utilizing Hydrographs (metric) contains ten interactive programs for the analysis and design of storm sewer systems by a hydrograph procedure, the Santa Barbara Urban Hydrograph Method. In both the analysis and design programs, the hydrographs contributory to each drop inlet or catch basin are computed; and then are summed and/or routed downstream through the storm sewer system. Inputs to both the analysis and design programs are the rainfall increments comprising the design storm and the characteristics of the area contributory to each drop inlet or catch basin.
SST3 is a menu driven dBase III application which manages data on clients, reservations and vehicles. In addition, SST3 provides a number of management reports necessary to determine both relative and historical trends in system performance.
Introducing a new tool to help you quickly maintain and organize signal timing data. Signal Timing Database v1.0 (STDB) is a highly configurable Access 97-based signal timing database designed to keep traffic engineers abreast of signal timing and phasing.
STEAM (The Surface Transportation Efficiency Analysis Model) was developed in order to provide an analytical tool for estimating impacts of multimodal transportation alternatives in a system-planning context. Cost-effectiveness evaluation of alternatives is a complex process requiring close interaction among planning professionals, decision makers, and citizens. Such assessments require an understanding, estimation, and comparison of the wide range of impacts transportation alternatives typically generate. A variety of economic, financial, social, and environmental impacts must be assessed and tradeoffs made to present decision makers with good information.
The STPM7 program is a personal-computer based central control program designed to operate in combination with 2070 traffic signal controllers and the TPS7 software to manage all transit priority functions. STPM7 is a real-time application which requires similar communication architecture as the ATCS7 application and bus detection hardware to identify individual buses as they progress through their routes. This application integrates seamlessly to the ATCS7 system utilizing the same client interface software and graphics subsystem.
Survey is a comprehensive survey analysis package including Data Editing, Record Manipulation, Data Correction, Cross-Tabulation and Regression Analysis. The package can handle hierarchic records or fixed-length records. It is also a module of the TRIPS transportation package.
SURVpac is a comprehensive, coordinate geometry program for boundary, site, subdivision and roadway computations including field traverse Level Of Support and adjustment. SURVpac’s number of points is limited only by disk space. It is menu driven and can generate a complete .DXF file for use in AutoCAD.
SWATER contains five programs: RETEN (Pollutant, Reuse, Exfiltration, Swale design), SMADA (Stormwater Management and Design Aid), OPSEW (OPtimal SEWer design package), REGRESS for statistical regression analyses, and DISTRIB for rainfall and streamflow predictions. SWATER is mouse and menu driven and easy to use for water resources professionals.