September 2008

TRL Software News
Issue No. 47 | September 2008 | www.trlsoftware.co.uk
NEWTRANSYT-VISSIM LINK UP!
TRANSYT 13 SHOWING A VISSIM NETWORK
TRANSYT 13 includes two sophisticated traffic models: the Platoon Dispersal Model (PDM) and Cell Transmission Model (CTM). The
strength of both these models is that they are quick to set up and fast to run. This means that it is easy to set up a TRANSYT network
from scratch, optimise signals and obtain good results very rapidly. At the same time, micro-simulations offer a way to model highly
complex networks and other scenarios with a high degree of realism, but usually rely on the user to input their own signal timings.
To help bridge the gap, TRL has developed a new
software product that imports a VISSIM data into
TRANSYT 13 and then uses the TRANSYT signal
optimiser in conjunction with the VISSIM model
to produce an optimum set of signals. The user can
define the optimiser objective, so that it may be, for example,
a traditional TRANSYT style performance index based on
stops and delays, but could also be based on emissions or fuel
consumption, or indeed any other output from the microsimulation model. TRANSYT works with fixed time signals, but
the method is applicable to whatever type of signal control
is used in the VISSIM network, and is mostly automated - so a
minimum of input from the user is needed.
A further application of the new tool is that TRANSYT 13 can
be used to visualise, validate and edit signal plans for
a VISSIM network - and the linking between TRANSYT
13 and OSCADY PRO gives the user even greater scope for
streamlining workflows.
And before you ask yes we already have plans with the other
major vendors of micro-simulation software and have just
started development.
If you would like to pre-register your interest in this
product please email TRL Software Sales with the
subject: VISSIM >TRANSYT Tell ME MORE!!
A commercial version of this exciting new product is launching
shortly and will be become available as an optional product to
TRANSYT 13 users. Availability and pricing
will be announced via our website,
TRL Software News and
TRL Software Sales Gavin Jackman the TRL Software Bulletin.
[email protected] [email protected]
VISSIM is a product of PTV AG
TRANSYT 13: Improvements Since 1st Release
TRANSYT 13 has been selling for less than four months and has proved phenomenally successful. Representing the single
biggest investment by TRL in the product for decades, it is no wonder it has proved so popular. Since the initial release,
our developers have not been sitting idle (apart from the odd caffeine break!) as work continues to add new features,
develop new products (see TRANSYT/VISSIM article) and resolve any issues with the software as soon as they are reported.
Additionally, work continues on TRANSYT with the recent maintenance release of v13.0.2.
TRANSYT 13 GUI SHOWING TRANED IMPORT OPTIONS AND NEW CYCLE TIME GRAPH
Below is a brief summary of the improvements to this release.
There are also a number of bug fixes in this version. We
recommend that users of TRANSYT 13 update their systems to
this new release in order to gain the substantial benefits it offers.
Maintenance holders, as usual, can download an update from
our website. Alternatively, a CD may be requested from the TRL
Software Bureau.
Summary of changes to the software:
• Enhanced ”Cycle Time Optimiser” - addition of CYOP
recommendations and associated graph + a number of other
improvements such as a significant speed improvement
• TranEd - Version 2 data file import
• CTM traffic model run-time significantly improved
• NetCon: additional user options
• Option to exclude individual links from the
PI calculation
• OSCADY PRO middle-click hidden feature added - selects
items without bringing the diagram to the front
• “Flow Discrepancy” Field added to data outline
As a result of these changes the user guide has also been revised
with instructions of how to use any new features
Significant changes to the User Guide are in the
following sections:
• TRANED 2 import (Section 25, Appendix C)
• Cycle time optimiser, including CYOP (Section 19.7)
• Give-ways within signalled junctions (Section 18.5.3)
• Multiple-cycling and repeated greens (Section 19.8)
and finally…
As TRANSYT 13 is so new, we are very keen to receive feedback
on the product. All suggestions are considered and can directly
influence our product development. If something is not quite
right, or you have a wish-list of what you would like TRANSYT to
do, then please get in touch with us. I look forward to hearing
from you.
Jim Binning
[email protected]
TRANSYT 13 and OSCADY PRO – In Concert!
TRANSYT 13 offers a host of options for working with traffic signals, but it also provides an easy way to incorporate timings from
other sources. One application of this is the use of OSCADY PRO to optimise an individual node and then re-integrate the optimised
timings back into TRANSYT for further optimisation within the network. If necessary, OSCADY PRO will generate a set of stages for
you and identify the best stage sequence, which is especially useful if the initial stage sequence is unknown.
OSCADY PRO AFTER OPTIMISING THE TRANSYT NODE
The Link Timings screen in TRANSYT 13 has
a Clipboard menu. You can copy the green
times of each link to the clipboard and paste
them into a spreadsheet. As long as the
formatting of the numbers is not changed, the
timings can be adjusted and copied (or pasted
from another application) and pasted back
into the Link Timings screen. TRANSYT will
then automatically adjust stages, delays and all
other necessary data. This is a very convenient
way of editing link timings numerically in
TRANSYT 13 mode.
To use OSCADY PRO, we recommend
using the method below:
1. In TRANSYT 13, Click File>Export>To
OSCADY PRO. Choose the TRANSYT node
that you want to optimise; you can usually
leave all other options set at their defaults but
see the User Guide for full details. Click OK and
enter a filename for the OSCADY PRO file.
2. Launch OSCADY PRO and load in the
file you have just generated, ignoring any
warnings about version numbers that may be
shown. If you are familiar with OSCADY PRO
you may wish to check the junction diagram
and other screens to see how the data has
been represented. Otherwise, just press the
Run button.
Generate Stages and then Tools>Generate
Sequences buttons, and then re-run the file.
6. The original TRANSYT stage sequence will
be replaced by OSCADY PRO’s optimised stage
sequences, the best of which is highlighted,
and may well give even better
performance.
TRANSYT 13 SCREEN SHOWING EXPORT
TO OSCADY PRO OPTION
3. In OSCADY PRO, the evaluation sequence
will show a phase timings screen which should
look (apart from the colour scheme) identical
to the timings screen in TRANSYT 13. The
evaluation sequence represents the timings
exactly as set up in TRANSYT 13.
4. Sequence 1 will represent the same
stage sequence but allows OSCADY PRO
to adjust the phases within the sequence.
The performance (in terms of delay
or capacity) may be better than the
original timings because OSCADY PRO
can optimise individual phase lengths
and phase delays, unlike TRANSYT.
5. Staying in OSCADY PRO, click Tools >
7. Make sure that you have selected the ‘best’
solution in the Summary Results screen in
OSCADY PRO. In the Phase Timings screen in
OSCADY PRO, click the grid icon (top-left) to
show numerical timings, and then click the
Copy on the main program toolbar.
If you paste the link timings into Excel, you will
see something similar to this.
8. Return to TRANSYT 13 and the Link
Timings Screen for the node. Select
Clipboard > Paste Link Timings From Clipboard
(OSCADY PRO Format). The timings should
now look identical to those found in OSCADY
PRO, and new stages will be automatically
created (overwriting any existing ones).
These will also be visible in the Stage Sequence
diagram. Note that the red stage IDs will
be replaced with question marks if the links
running in each stage are different to the
original TRANSYT stages.
TIMINGS DISPLAYED IN TRANSYT 13
9. Run the file again. TRANSYT will further optimise the timings in relation to
the other nodes and the PI will often be lower
than the first time round. Repeat the process
for other nodes in the network as required.
10. Note that the above example assumed
a fixed cycle time of 100s. OSCADY PRO can
also recommend a cycle time, and, if you have
a particularly critical node, this may be a valid
way of finding a cycle time for use in TRANSYT.
Graham Burtenshaw
[email protected]
NEW WEBSITE FOR
COBA AND QUADRO
COBA and QUADRO, the UK Department for Transport’s (DfT) detailed project appraisal tools, now have their own
dedicated website. This can be found at: www.cobaquadro.org.uk
This website aims to facilitate the distribution of new releases of
this software to customers by allowing existing licence holders to
download the latest versions as they are made available. To do this
each customer will shortly be sent a user name and password. When
a new release of either COBA 11 or QUADRO 4 is made available,
existing licence holders will be informed by e-mail. To download the
latest versions (currently COBA 11 R10 and QUADRO 4 R8) customers
should log onto www.cobaquadro.org.uk/downloads.
The website contains a new support section in the form of frequently
asked questions (FAQs). This section will be regularly updated with
solutions and advice for using COBA and QUADRO.
A link to the COBA 11 and QUADRO 4 manuals can be found on this
website together with sales and pricing information.
TRL maintains and develops COBA and QUADRO on behalf of the DfT.
TRL SOFTWARE WEB SOLUTIONS
TRL Software has a dedicated web development team that have produced a number of
bespoke applications for individual clients’ needs. Examples of projects include a hardware
management system for tracking faults from inception to rectification, a tool for managing and
reporting on the environmental aspects of road schemes, and the COBA and QUADRO website.
If you would like to discuss how TRL Software could deliver a web solution to help your
organisation then please contact James Mason.
James Mason
[email protected]
TRANSYT in action
- a Bournemouth example
TRANSYT has been used in conjunction with the microsimulation programme VISSIM from PTV to model
various proposals for a possible new signalised network
in Bournemouth. The modelling work was undertaken
by Peter Richardson of Hollywood Consultancy on behalf
of Waterman, the client being Bournemouth Borough
Council.
The VISSIM programme was used
to prepare calibrated and validated
models of the existing corridortype network of Exeter Road and
its extension along the sea front.
There were four time periods:
weekday AM and PM peaks, and
Saturday afternoon and evening
peaks. The VISSIM network covered
approximately 800 x 1500m in
total, with the most important part
Exeter Road, (approximately 800m
in length), running through it.
The route has one signalised
junction, three Pelican crossings
and various roundabouts and
priority junctions along it.
The additional traffic forecast in
2016 both from the developments
and the increase in background
traffic were modelled with the
existing geometry and as expected
the existing network was severely
overloaded.
The proposed layout changes for
the Exeter Road route were: to
convert a 4-arm roundabout to a
standard 4-arm signalised junction;
convert two existing priority
junctions to signalised junctions and
to extend the existing signalised
junction to include the adjoining
junction. One of the existing Pelican
crossings was removed and the
crossing included in the nearby
new signalised junction. The new
layouts were designed and tested
as isolated junctions.
The scheme was used to test part of Bournemouth’s
Exeter Road Design Strategy, which had been prepared
in association with the numerous new developments
proposed for Exeter Road and its extended route along
the sea front. The strategy included improving pedestrian
facilities wherever possible and providing sufficient
capacity to pass the expected traffic flows in 2016.
WE ALL LIKE TO BE BESIDE THE SEASIDE
The new layouts were modelled
in the VISSIM network. In the
absence of fixed times, VISSIM
uses VA methods to model signals
i.e. exactly as would occur on
the street. However, the Exeter
Road route was still overloaded.
Although each new junction had
theoretical capacity within itself,
the interactions of queues along
the route reduced the practical
capacity significantly.
The solution was to model the
Exeter Road section with TRANSYT
to obtain optimised timings for
each peak hour without excessive
queues on internal links. Manually
taking the optimised TRANSYT
(fixed) times back into VISSIM, the
programme gave greatly improved
capacity along the route and
showed that all traffic flows could
be passed in the four periods being
considered. This is a good example
of how TRANSYT can be used in
conjunction with other software to
solve network problems.
ROUND AND ROUND WE GO
TRL’s Pedestrian Environment Review System
(PERS) was first released in 2001 and since
then has been enhanced and developed
with Transport for London (TfL) support into
a widely-used, commercially available and
highly versatile software tool. A PERS review
is a systematic process designed to assess
the quality of the pedestrian environment
within a framework that promotes
objectivity. The software tool (PERS version
2) allows the large amount of information
gathered during an on-street walking audit
to be analysed efficiently. Outputs can be
presented using graphs, tables, maps and
photographs to clearly identify the current
level of provision for pedestrians.
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PERS - MEASURING WAYFINDING IN
THE PEDESTRIAN ENVIRONMENT
The PERS software produces a highly visual map output, where coded features are coloured
red, amber or green depending on their performance scores from the audit. This enables
clear identification of areas and features most in need of improvement or can be used to
compare and monitor changes over time.
The PERS tool has been utilised
extensively by TfL, as well as by
London Boroughs and other local
authorities for the review of a variety
of pedestrian environments. It can
provide both a strategic review of an
area or a highly detailed assessment
of individual facilities and features of
the walking environment.
PERS is a flexible tool that can be
used to measure overall walkability
as well as specific aspects of
walking provision. In 2007, TfL
commissioned TRL to undertake
a PERS audit to measure the
effectiveness of their Legible
London prototype scheme near
Bond Street station in Central
London. Legible London is a
pedestrian wayfinding scheme
which involves the installation of
user-friendly ‘monolith’ information
boards, with detailed maps,
directions and walking distances.
The PERS review consisted of two
audits. A ‘before’ audit to assess the
ease of wayfinding in the area prior
to the scheme being implemented
which provides a baseline for
comparison and an ‘after’ audit
post-implementation to identify
where and to what extent legibility
for pedestrians had been improved.
Whilst the PERS system allows
assessment of all features within
the pedestrian environment, it
was adapted for this audit to focus
primarily on parameters affecting
legibility and wayfinding. The PERS
review allowed quantification of
the improvement achieved by the
scheme and was used to guide its
ongoing development.
The PERS system not only monitors
the existing level of provision in the
street environment, in the context
of current or predicted future
pedestrian flows, but can also be
used as a forecasting tool to assess
how proposed road infrastructure
changes or new developments may
affect pedestrians. The software
output allows easy identification
of particular aspects or individual
features of the pedestrian
environment that are in need of
improvement and as such can help
local authorities to target resources
more effectively. As the streetscape
evolves and pedestrian user needs
change, the PERS software tool
has the flexibility to respond with
a range of outputs that can be
tailored to specific contexts and
requirements.
TRL has a highly experienced team
of PERS auditors who can undertake
audits and produce reports and
recommendations as required.
MONOLITH BOARDS INSTALLED NEAR BOND STREET STATION
AIM TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN WAYFINDING, AS PART OF THE
LEGIBLE LONDON PROTOTYPE SCHEME.
Katherine Boddington [email protected]
Adam Davies
[email protected]
TRL Software – The
As you may know, TRL is 75 this year and we thought it might be interesting to look back at some of the software
linked activities over the years. Obviously there wasn’t much software development going on in 1933, but we have
been able to dig out some recollections of the slightly more recent past.
One of TRL’s most popular pieces of software is
TRANSYT and its origins go back to pioneering
work by Dennis Robertson and colleagues in the
sixties. Initially it wasn’t all plain sailing and at least
one early experiment was terminated by the police
because of traffic jams.
EARLY JAMS
However, after tests at various locations it quickly
became clear that TRANSYT was the best way
of setting up fixed time plans for traffic signal
networks. SCOOT, which has now developed into a
system capable of responding to information from
complex networks of vehicle detection equipment,
had its origins in the early 70’s on one A4 sheet of
paper.
A major issue in those early days was the limited
power of hardware combined with the physical
size, and cost. Many early trials of UTC systems
were carried out in the Glasgow Traffic Control
Centre with valuable support from local traffic staff.
The centre had a computer that had 24kbytes of
memory which was used to run the strategy to
control 100 sets of traffic lights. Its peripherals were
a punched tape input/output device and a golfball
typewriter. All software was written in Assembler
code and output messages were in alphanumeric
strings - there was no room in the memory for
proper text. The external drive was a Drum Memory
which was the size of a small wardrobe and could
store 80kbytes.
Coming slightly more up to date, a current member
of the Software Team can remember compiling and
running TRANSYT/8 on an original IBM PC, which ran
at 5.6MHz, had 615KBytes RAM and two 360Kbyte
floppy drives (no hard drive). It took 35 minutes
to run the standard TRANSYT User Guide network.
Over the years things improved, until we had two
Compaq 486 machines, running at 33Mhz, which
dealt with the User Guide network in 6 seconds! A
considerable improvement, but the computers cost
£8,500, EACH!
ARCADY and PICADY were launched in 1980
(OSCADY came a little later), initially distributed
through the Highways Engineering Computer
Branch of the Department. In due course TRL
took over the distribution rights leading to the
establishment of our own software sales operation.
In those early days the results were output on big
line printer folded sheets. There were no local
printers near the software developers, only ones
tended by the privileged few in the computer
building. To help save time in the task of retrieving
the rather weighty piles of paper one group bought
a delivery bike with a big metal frame over the front
wheel to hold the delivery basket.
A recurring theme from the good (?) old days is
how long run times were. Overnight runs often took
place that had the associated tension of coming in
next day, only to find that there was a trivial mistake
in the input data resulting in nothing coming back
other than an obscure error message.
Access to the mainframe computer (situated on
the opposite side of the site) was via one of the
so-called “Terminal Rooms” – typically small, airless,
noisy rooms with several remote terminals. To
make any progress at all you had to grab a terminal
– in other words, get there first in the morning (or
SIGNALISING HAS IMPROVED MATTERS, BUT WE’LL STILL HAVE TO LIVE WITH CONGESTION
Early Days
THE ICONIC IBM PC
CDC CYBER MAINFRAME ROOM
JUNCTION DESIGN PROCESS FOR HANGER LANE
leave your towel by it overnight!). Then if you left it
you risked having to queue to regain access.
while his colleagues adjusted the temporary road
markings.
Eventually the junction design work was accelerated
by the team becoming proud owners of TRL’s first
PC - a ‘Rainbow’. Once we had assembled it and
spent a not inconsiderable amount of time learning
to use it, it suddenly became very popular and had
to be locked up in the so-called “Rainbow Room” to
preserve its availability!
As well as selling software, TRL has long experience
of developing bespoke software for others. This is
another task that has changed out of all recognition
with the improvements in equipment. One task in
the early 80s was initially carried out at TRL and then
taken to the client site as a deck of punched cards to
try to make it work on their machine. Development
was considerably eased by obtaining an acoustic
coupler with a 300 baud connection which may not
sound attractive now, but then it was a tremendous
step forward.
As with TRANSYT and SCOOT, the junction design
software is rooted in a careful combination of
theoretical research and practical trials. Many of
the early trials were carried out on the TRL test
track and then refined in public road trials. Some
of these were before full awareness of Health and
Safety issues – for instance traffic was sometimes
held up by a member of staff stepping into the road,
A lot has happened since those days, but be assured
that TRL continues to strive to produce world leading
software based on solid research – here’s to the next
75 years!
Ian Burrow
[email protected]
JIM AND MARK RUNNING TRAINING COURSES ON EARLY PCS
NEW CHANNELS FOR HDM-4
Following on from the article on HDM-4 in the last issue of TSN, TRL has created a new web-based distribution
channel for the popular HDM-4 (Highway Development and Management road investment tool.
As from August 20th, TRL will be reselling the NEW
Electronic Download version of HDM-4 Version 2 via
its website (trlsoftware.co.uk) and through its Software
Bureau. With today’s communication networks available
across the world, electronic downloads are increasing in
popularity and convenience.
TRL is part of the HDMGlobal Consortium of academic
and consultancy companies formed in 2005 and
funded by the World Road Association. The consortium
is responsible for the management and development
of HDM-4.
Gavin Jackman, Head of Software at TRL says: “We are
delighted to be able to offer this world class software to
professional transport practitioners. Adding HDM-4 to
our portfolio of software is a great bonus and extends
our already wide range of software. By providing a
one-stop shop for transport organisations to procure
software brings the added benefit to our customers of
ease of purchasing and licensing, giving them longer
term benefits in terms of reducing IT management
overheads.”
HDM-4 software will continue to receive technical
support from HDMGlobal partners, with questions for
the electronic software licensing via the TRL Software
team.
says “The launch of Version 2.05 of HDM-4 marks
three years of steady improvement of the model by
HDMGlobal and, through this important initiative with
TRL, a quicker and easier way of obtaining HDM-4 and
its ongoing updates.” This announcement coincides
with the latest maintenance release of HDM-4 being
made available which also includes a number of
developments
to increase the configuration of the software to support
network licensing, and enable use of the software for
demonstration and training activities.
See the web site or email [email protected]
for a quote.
Professor Martin Snaith, OBE, FREng., from HDMGlobal
Gavin Jackman [email protected]
Greg Morosiuk
[email protected]
Who’s Who
Gavin Jackman
Gav (not Gavin)
is now Head
of Software in
Transportation.
He comes from
Ordnance Survey,
the national
mapping agency.
At Ordnance
Survey Gav
managed the
OS MasterMAP
Integrated Transport Network (ITN) product,
where he spent the majority of his time
supporting the key players in the transport
market and getting misquoted in the press.
High press coverage on bridge strikes was a
key driver when Gav needed to convince the
board of Ordnance Survey to invest in the
physical assessment of 130,000 bridge sites.
This created the UK’s first national dataset of
weight, width and height restrictions for use
by logistics and navigation companies and also
for the public good! Gav spent a good deal
of his time supporting the DfT Public journey
planning portal www.transportdirect.co.uk. If
you haven’t checked it out yet, then it’s worth
a look.
Prior to this Gav worked for Autodesk, the
largest design Software Company in the world
where he managed AutoCAD for Europe,
Middle East and Africa.
Gav would like to hear from companies around
the world who maybe interested in reselling,
supporting and training TRL’s ever expanding
and useful software range.
Gav believes that TRL Software News grows
its focuses on sharing customer case studies
and would love to hear from customers who
would like to write an article for TSN. We hope
you liked the Italian case study using OSCADY
Pro and we will have pencilled in articles from
Australia, North America and of course the UK.
He loves VW’s and can be seen regularly stalling
his Karmann Ghia in the TRL car park. He also
has an orange Metalflake beach buggy but that
is another story.
[email protected]
Adam Giszczak
Adam joined
TRL’s Intelligent
Transport Systems
group in 2007
bringing with
him an in-depth
knowledge of
GNSS technologies
and processes.
He has worked
on several
projects within
this field including work for the Dutch Ministry
of Transport researching the accuracy and
reliability of satellite based road user charging
systems. Adam’s background is the use of
PTV’s VISSIM and is our resident expert in
microscopic traffic flow, currently developing a
SCOOT-VISSIM link for the Transport for London
iBus project. Adam brings his important VISSIM
knowledge to the TRL software modelling
and consultancy teams. He has recently taken
part in PTV Software Training and will shortly
become an approved PTV VISION Certified
Trainer. With VISSIM being used by several
of TRL’s major customers the investment in
Adam’s training is key to continued support of
the business and he will be putting this to good
use when training other TRL staff internally.
Adam’s previous employment was as a
researcher and project manager at the
University of Applied Science and the German
Aerospace Centre in Brunswick. During this
time Adam created “Just-In-Time Navigation
For Road Transport”. As part of this research
project, Adam developed a new algorithm for
a driver model to control the driver behaviors
for a single vehicle and implemented it through
the open interface -“External Driver Model” into
VISSIM. Additionally, he created a traffic model
for a test route from Salzgitter to Berlin. He
also developed a prototype system using Visual
Studio and Borland Builder and implemented
it into a real-life road-going vehicle. Adam
has published several papers based on his
experience and knowledge.
In his spare time he enjoys kite surfing in Poole
Harbour and 5-a-side football.
[email protected]
TRL Granted IHIE
CPD Accreditation
Following a detailed inspection of our software training
course materials, TRL is proud to announce our
accreditation by the Institute of Highways Incorporated
Engineers as a Continuing Professional Development
provider.
As developers of the software, TRL is in the best
possible position to provide professional training and
advice on the use of all our products. Our workshops
comprise a mixture of presentations from TRL staff and
practical sessions where delegates can gain hands-on
experience of using the latest versions of the software
programs. We are delighted that all our training courses
delegates now earn points towards the award of the IHIE
Professional Certificate.
The IHIE Professional Certificate is widely recognised as
a qualification within the transportation industry, and
continuing professional development (CPD) is becoming
more important in the global marketplace. Planning and
documenting CPD enables professionals to improve their
performance at work, enhance their career prospects,
and increase their learning.
If you would like any further details regarding any of our
courses, or wish to discuss your requirements including
bespoke training at your own premises, please call
Annette Beames who will be delighted to help with any
enquiry.
Annette Beames [email protected]
Janette Potter
[email protected]
TRAINING, USER GROUPS & WORKSHOPS 2008
The following training courses
are scheduled to be held at TRL
headquarters in Crowthorne. All training
courses can be tailored for user’s needs
and conducted either at their place of
work, whether in UK or elsewhere, or at
TRL, on dates convenient for users.
2 DAY ARCADY and PICADY Workshop
1st-2nd October 2008
COST: £595 (Maintenance Holder, £545)
2 DAY TRANSYT Workshop
8th-9th October 2008
COST: £275 (Maintenance Holder, £250)
1 DAY Update to TRANSYT 13 Training
10th October 2008
COST: £495 (Maintenance Holder, £450)
1 DAY MOVA Workshop
3rd November 2008
COST: £195
1 DAY OSCADY PRO Workshop
24th October 2008
COST: €650 (Maintenance Holder, €600)
2 DAY Engineer’s MOVA Workshop
4th-5th November 2008
COST: £595
All prices exclude VAT. All bookings are subject to
places being available. Courses priced in Euros
will be subject to exchange rate fluctuation. TRL
reserve the right to cancel courses if there is
insufficient demand.
1 DAY OSCADY PRO Training
13th Nov 2008
COST: £495 (Maintenance Holder, £450)
The following are scheduled to be held in Dublin.
2 DAY ARCADY and PICADY Workshop
20th–21st October 2008
COST: €1100 (Maintenance Holder, €1000)
2 DAY TRANSYT Workshop
22nd–23rd October 2008
COST: €1100 (Maintenance Holder, €1000)
CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
User Group Meetings are held on a
regular basis for ARCADY, PICADY,
OSCADY and TRANSYT users. Normally
these are run over two days, with one
day dedicated to TRANSYT and the
other to ARCADY, PICADY and OSCADY.
They provide an opportunity for users of
the programs to raise a variety of issues,
and always result in interesting and
sometimes lively discussions! As well as
presentations from TRL on current and
future developments, we encourage
talks or presentations from users.
From time to time TRL also run meetings and
seminars for other software products, such as
MAAP and STM.
If you would like more information on any of
the issues raised in this issue please contact us.
email: [email protected] or visit us
at web: www.trlsoftware.co.uk
MOVA User Group 16th September
2008
The next MOVA user group will be held at
Nottingham University Jubilee Campus on the
16th September 2008. For more details please
visit the TRL Software web site where you will be
directed to the booking form.
TRL will be attending this user group held in
Birmingham and will be on hand to answer
questions on any of our software and our latest
product developments. Please visit their web site
for more information.
TRL will also be at the following external events
and conferences:
JCT Traffic Signal Symposium – 17th
&18th September 2008
TRL will be presenting and exhibiting at this
popular event, held the day after the MOVA user
conference at Nottingham University Jubilee
Campus. Come along and see the latest product
developments.
PTV WW User Group, 21st & 22nd
October 2008
TRL will be presenting and be on hand to discuss
the TRANSYT > VISSM Link, SCOOT and PCMOVA
work at this user event in Karlsruche – Germany.
Please visit their web site for more information.
ITS World Congress 17th – 20th
November 2008
TRL Software will be presenting a paper and be
attending as part of the UK ITS village. On hand
will be representatives that can answer questions
on the latest product developments.
SIAS S-Paramics User Group – 9th
October 2008
TRL Software Bureau
Crowthorne House, Nine Mile Ride,
Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 3GA
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1344 770758
Fax: +44 (0)1344 770864