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GIS/ Mapping & Location Based Systems

May 30, 2014
TRL’s Arcady Lite aids US roundabout analysis
Arcady Lite, a streamlined version of TRL’s Arcady user interface, is designed for users in the United States to carry out quick and simple roundabout analyses using either the Arcady or HCM 2010 models. It provides quick access to essential data screens, specifically chosen to reflect most common usage in North America. In addition, a number of built-in screen layouts are provided which allow access to all inputs and outputs on screen at the same time. If the built-in layouts are not suitable, t
May 2, 2014
Telford Council opts for Yotta Mayrise Street Works software
Following its recent implementation of Yotta’s visualised asset management software Horizons, Telford and Wrekin Council has also invested in the company’s Mayrise Street Works software. The hosted software will be used to monitor the street works register, coordinate works on the highway and issue fixed penalty notices.
April 14, 2014
Argyll and Bute Council pioneer the roll-out of MAAPcloud in Scotland
MAAPcloud, the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory’s (TRL) advanced cloud-based accident management and data analysis software system, has been chosen by Argyll and Bute Council to help them reduce the number of casualties and serious injuries on their roads. Designed by road safety experts at TRL, MAAPcloud supports local authorities, police forces and other road safety stakeholders in making vital road safety investment decisions. The system is intuitive to use and utilises modern cloud-based technologi
April 3, 2014
PTV Group opens new subsidiary in Japan
The PTV Group is continuing with its expansion strategy in the Asia-Pacific region, with the opening of a new branch office in Japan. Based in Tokyo, the newly established PTV Japan will officially open its doors on 1 April 2014, offering transport and logistics software and real-time optimisation solutions and services. Yoshihiko Hashino, a long-standing partner of the PTV Group, is the new sales manager. He will be in charge of local business operations. He says: "In Japan, where public transport is e
March 21, 2014
Gloucestershire County Council adopts cloud-based solution for street works
UK company Symology has completed the implementation of its cloud-based Insight for street works solution at Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) well in advance of the EToN 6 deadline of 1 April 2014, including the migration of data from GCC’s existing system to the new street works traffic management system. Insight for street works provides comprehensive functionality for the coordination of all activities which could potentially cause disruption on the highway, including utility and highway authority
March 18, 2014
TRL upgrades Transyt 15 software
TRL has upgraded its Transyt software used in designing, modelling and optimising road layouts from individual isolated junctions to large and complex networks. Version 15.0.1 can now lock a stage on one controller to a stage on another, which is useful for modelling linked controller streams. To cater for circulating traffic streams, the upgraded software now also has roundabout priority object. This new version can link to both Aimsun 7 and Aimsun 8 in both both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. This enab
February 26, 2014
PTV Group launches global traffic survey
Transport planning software company PTV Group has launched an online survey, 'The Strategy – How Cities Manage Traffic' (link http://vision-traffic.ptvgroup.com/index.php?id=8553), in an effort to discover the strategies used by the world’s cities and local authorities in planning their transport strategy. The survey covers actual requirements and the measures taken to achieve set goals on optimising driving speeds, increasing road capacity and moderating the effects of congestion; changes to mobility pl
February 7, 2014
Highways Agency opts for Horizons asset management software
The Highways Agency has awarded a 15-month, US$980,000 contract to Atkins and Yotta for the supply of Yotta’s Horizons visualised asset management software and associated implementation services. The software will enable the Highways Agency to carry out modelling to understand the current and future condition of the road network based on its national pavement condition survey data. This model will then be used to predict where and when maintenance is likely to be needed. Horizons will incorporate data
January 30, 2014
Parsons Brinckerhoff designing NJ interchange ramps
Parsons Brinckerhoff is to carry out conceptual design and related environmental services for the I-278/route 1 and 9 interchange ramps in Union County, New Jersey, USA. The project involves traffic studies, travel forecasting and modelling, concept development, environmental investigations and extensive stakeholder and public coordination, with the aim of preparing an environmental assessment to be approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in order to move forward to the preliminary and fina
January 29, 2014
PTV Group expand to the UK
German software provider PTV is pushing forward with its expansion strategy and has opened an office in the UK, offering transport and logistics planning software, real-time optimisation solutions and services. Based in Birmingham, the newly established PTV UK will provide public sector clients and transport service providers with its full range of software solutions. PTV is offering its complete product portfolio to strengthen its position in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, both very attractive mark