INTRODUCTION TO VISTRO

Budi Yulianto, ST, MSc, PhD, ATU

www.ptv-vision.com
PTV Certified Trainer
WHAT IS PTV VISTRO?

Your COMPLETE Traffic Engineering Analysis Tool

 Intersection Level of Service
·Choose from a range of industry-standard
methodologies
 New signal timing optimization
·Full range of optimization for individual intersections, corridors, and
networks
 TIA functionality
·Complete tracking of trip generation, distribution, and assignment for new
developments
 Scenario management
·Manage and test existing and future alternatives in one convenient
location
 Comprehensive reporting
·Full suite of reports to meet agency requirements
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EVOLUTION OF PTV VISTRO

1987
Dowling Associates
2006
TRAFFIX Dowling Associates –
PTV Partnership

2012
VISTRO USE CASES

 Conducting Signal Timing

and System Evaluations

 Performing Corridor Studies

 Conducting Traffic Impact

Analysis (TIA)

 Developing Transportation

Master Plans
VISTRO OVERVIEW

Full Standalone Product in the Vision Traffic Suite

Focus on:
 Simplicity
 Signal optimization
 Traffic engineering functions
 Integration with PTV VISSIM

Workflow-based Design
Two primary applications:
 Traffic Engineering / Transportation Planning Studies
 Traffic Impact Analyses

Standalone (of computer hardware or software) able to operate

independently of other hardware or software
 Basic Idea:
Tabs guide you through the study
PTV VISTRO GUI (Workflow support)
Menus

Network Object
Toolbar

Graphic
Parameters

Network Editor Data Tables

TYPICAL VISTRO WORKFLOW

Obtain Data
Build Base Network Model
 Geometry
 Volumes
 Traffic Control
Run Base Network Analysis and Generate Output
Generate Future Model
 Update Geometry
 Update Volumes
 Update Traffic Control
·Traffic Control Changes
·Signal Timing Updates, including Optimization
Run Future Model Analysis and Generate Output
Repeat for Scenarios
(Export to Simulation)
TYPICAL VISTRO WORKFLOW

Additional Tasks for TIAs

 Build Zone and “Gate”

Structure
 Trip Generation
 Trip Distribution
 Traffic Assignment
 In-Process Trips
 Diverted Trips
 Mitigation Analysis
TYPICAL WORKFLOW

Build Base Model ·Geometr

y
·Volumes
·Traffic
Control

Run Base Model Analysis

Optional TIA Steps
·Zones &
Build Future Model ·Update Gates
Geometry
·Update ·Trip
·Trip
Volumes
·Update Traffic Control Distribution
Generation
·Trip
including Optimization Assignment

Repeat for Scenarios

Run Future Model Analysis and Generate Reports

Export to Simulation Optional Mitigation

TYPICAL WORKFLOW BUILDING THE MODEL

Build Base Model ·Geometry

·Volumes
·Traffic
Control

Run Base Model Analysis

Optional TIA Steps
·Zones &
Build Future Model ·Update Gates
·Trip
Geometry
·Update Volumes Generation
·Trip
·Update Traffic Control Distribution
·Trip
including Optimization Assignment

Repeat for Scenarios

Run Future Model Analysis and Generate Reports

Export to Simulation
Optional Mitigation
TYPICAL WORKFLOW BUILDING THE MODEL

 Based on Background Images

·BING
·Image Files
 Automation: Network
Model Import
·VISUM
·ANM
·Synchro
 Traffic Counts
·Copy & Paste
TYPICAL WORKFLOW MODEL ANALYSIS

Build Base Model ·Geometr

y ·Volume
s ·Traffic
Control

Run Base Model Analysis

Optional TIA Steps
·Zones &
Build Future Model ·Update Gates
·Trip
Geometry
·Update Volumes Generation
·Trip
·Update Traffic Control Distribution
·Trip
including Optimization Assignment

Repeat for Scenarios

Run Future Model Analysis and Generate Reports

Export to Simulation Optional Mitigation

TYPICAL WORKFLOW TIA STEPS

Build Base Model ·Geometr

y ·Volume
s ·Traffic
Control

Run Base Model Analysis

Optional TIA Steps
·Zones &
Build Future Model ·Update Gates
·Trip
Geometry
·Update Volumes Generation
·Trip
·Update Traffic Control Distribution
·Trip
Assignment
including Optimization

Repeat for Scenarios

Run Future Model Analysis and Generate Reports

Export to Simulation Optional Mitigation

TYPICAL WORKFLOW SIGNAL OPTIMIZATION

Build Base Model ·Geometr

y ·Volume
s ·Traffic
Control

Run Base Model Analysis

Optional TIA Steps
·Zones &
Build Future Model ·Update Gates
·Trip
Geometry
·Update Volumes Generation
·Trip
·Update Traffic Control Distribution
·Trip
including Optimization Assignment

Repeat for Scenarios

Run Future Model Analysis and Generate Reports

Export to Simulation Optional Mitigation

TYPICAL WORKFLOW LOCAL SIGNAL OPTIMIZATION

 Optimization Parameters
·Splits
·Cycle Length

 Objective Functions
·Balance V/C
·Minimize Critical
Delay

 Analysis Methods
TYPICAL WORKFLOW NETWORK SIGNAL OPTIMIZATION

 Optimization Parameters
·Offsets, Splits, Cycle
Length, Lead/Lagging Left
Turns
 Optimization Methods
·Hill Climbing
·Genetic Algorithm
 Objective Functions
·Weighted Sum of Delay and
Number of Stops
 Platoon dispersion model
 Corridors
·To give weights
·Time Space Diagram
TYPICAL WORKFLOW NETWORK SIGNAL OPTIMIZATION

 Optimization Parameters
·Offsets, Splits, Cycle
Length,
Lead/Lagging Left Turns
 Optimization Methods
·Hill Climbing
·Genetic
Algorithm
 Objective Functions
·Weighted Sum of Delay
and
Number of Stops
 Platoon dispersion model
 Corridors
·To give weights
·Time Space
Diagram
TYPICAL WORKFLOW
TYPICAL WORKFLOW: GENERATE REPORTS

Build Base Model ·Geometr

y
·Volumes
·Traffic
Control

Run Base Model Analysis

Optional TIA Steps
·Zones &
Build Future Model ·Update Gates
·Trip
Geometry
·Update Volumes Generation
·Trip
·Update Traffic Distribution
·Trip
Control
including Optimization Assignment

Repeat for Scenarios

Run Future Model Analysis and Generate Reports

Export to Simulation Optional Mitigation

TYPICAL WORKFLOW REPORTING

 Tables
·Intersection Summaries
·Detailed Intersection Analysis (HCM)
 Figures
·Turning Volumes (with options for various volume types)
·LOS Summary by Intersection
·Geometry and Traffic Control
·Time Space Diagram
 Formats
·PDF, (Excel, CSV, HML)
TYPICAL WORKFLOW MITIGATION

Build Base Model ·Geometr

y
·Volumes
·Traffic
Control

Run Base Model Analysis

Optional TIA Steps
·Zones &
Build Future Model ·Update Gates
Geometry
·Update ·Trip
·Trip
Volumes
·Update Traffic Control Distribution
Generation
·Trip
including Optimization Assignment

Repeat for Scenarios

Run Future Model Analysis and Generate Reports

Export to Simulation Optional Mitigation

TYPICAL WORKFLOW EXPORT

Build Base Model ·Geometr

y
·Volumes
·Traffic
Control

Run Base Model Analysis

Optional TIA Steps
·Zones &
Build Future Model ·Update Gates
Geometry
·Update ·Trip
·Trip
Volumes
·Update Traffic Control Distribution
Generation
·Trip
including Optimization Assignment

Repeat for Scenarios

Run Future Model Analysis and Generate Reports

Export to Simulation Optional Mitigation

 Signal
INTERSECTION ANALYSIS All-way Stop
Two-way Stop
Roundabout
Four Control Types
All-way Stop is a traffic
Multiple Analysis Methodologies management system
which requires vehicles
 HCM 2010 on all the approaches to
a road intersection to stop
 HCM 2000 at the intersection before
 Kimber (Roundabout) proceeding through it.
Designed for use at low
 Critical Movement (Circular 212 / ICU) traffic-volume locations

A “Clear Box” Concept Software Two-way Stop

 Detailed Parameter Sets for Capacity Analysis

Different Methodologies within the Same Network

Signal Warrant Analysis (Volume-Based)

https://www.topdriver.com/education-blog/4-rules-4-way-stops/
VISTRO METHODOLOGIES

Capacity Analysis
 HCM 2010
 HCM 2000
 Kimber Method (Roundabouts)
 Critical Movement (ICU / Circular 212)
 Others in the future

Signal Warrant Analysis

Signal Optimization
 Local Optimization
 Network Optimization
TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS (TIA) FUNCTIONALITY

Network Component for TIA


(Zone), (Gate), (Path)
Trip Generation

 Trip Generation Manual or Custom Trip Generation Data (e.g. OTISS Import)
 One-Click Land Use Updates
 Multiple Zones for Redevelopment or Mixed Use Development Cases
 Negative Trip Generation
Volume Adjustment

 In-process / Approved, Diverted, Pass-by, etc .

TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS (TIA) FUNCTIONALITY

Trip Distribution
 Tabular Input To / From Development Zones
 Mirror Trips (From / To Trips)

Trip Assignment
 Shortest Path Search
 Manual Input for Paths
 Visual Display of Paths
 Automatic Error Check
VISTRO ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Mitigation Analysis Parameters

 Compare Mitigation Strategies for Intersections
 Geometry / Lane Configuration
 Traffic Control

Scenario Management
 Various analysis hours, years
 Various Network configurations
 All in one project setup

Data Import / Export

 Visum
 Vissim
 Synchro
VISTRO REPORTING

Quantitative Reports
 Network Summaries
·Analysis Summary
·Trip Generation / Distribution
·Volume Summary
 Intersection Analysis Report
 PDF, HTML, csv

Graphical Reports
 Turning Volumes (with options for various volume types)
 Turning Volume Percentage by Zone (Fair Share)
 Link Volume Percentage Distribution (Zone – Gate)
 LOS Summary by Intersection
 Geometry
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Volume Tab
GUI HIGHLIGHTS

Define volumes:
-Base volume
-Diverted trips
-Pass by trips
-In process volume
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Traffic Control Tab
GUI HIGHLIGHTS

Level of Service calculation

(industry standard methodologies)
HCM 2010/200
Kimber
ICU circular

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1. Trip Generation
GUI HIGHLIGHTS

Generate Trips ... by entering

·Trip generation rate and Quantity
·or by directly entering the number
of generates trips.
Additional information by zone:
·Land use code
·Nam
e
PTV VISTRO
2. Trip Distribution
GUI HIGHLIGHTS

Distribute ...
Shares from zones to all
gates/zones in the network.
PTV VISTRO
3. Trip Assignment
GUI HIGHLIGHTS

Assign ...
Volume shares for every
OD relation to a user defined set of
paths.
PTV VISTRO
Network Optimization
GUI HIGHLIGHTS

Assign weights to corridors

Network wide signal

optimization

Display time-space diagrams for

selected corridors
WHEN TO USE VISTRO

Regional and Citywide Visum

Strategic Planning

Large-scale Traffic Studies,

Small-scale Plans
Vistro
Localized Operations, Traffic
Impact Analyses / Studies for
Improvement Identification

Detailed Operational Analysis /

Vissim
Design Analysis
ROADMAP

Near-Term Developments
 HCM 2010 Major Update
 Geo-referenced Network
 Network-level Statistics
 Visualize Channels & Bypasses
 Vistro 4: Summer 2015
Long-Term Considerations
 Support for Additional Controllers
 Multi-modal Analysis
 Additional Analysis Methods
 Additional Data Input Options
VISTRO Demo
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