Spring 2007

TRAFFIX™ 7.9 Release

Global Auto Path Tool, Auto Allocate Path Option, Updated Output to Synchro (*.csv and combined data file formats for Synchro 7), Two-Page RTF Report Format Output, Additional Graphical Intersection Volume Reports (Added Volumes and PasserBy Volume), Forecast All XML Output, and HCM Updates

Since its release in 1997, TRAFFIX™ for Windows has offered users an unparalleled tool for the analysis and concurrent documentation of large multiple-intersection traffic systems using the HCM or other user selected procedures . . .all from a single file. The ease of use also makes TRAFFIX™ an effective tool for analyzing small traffic systems or a single intersection. With the push of a button TRAFFIX™ will automatically find the signal cycle and phase lengths that minimize delays at signalized intersections.

TRAFFIX™ has an interactive LOS mitigation screen that allows users to explore the impacts of various traffic control strategies and lane configurations or compare various LOS methodologies (Circular 212, ICU, HCM 85, HCM 94, HCM 97, HCM 2000, etc). The TRAFFIX™ scenario editor and report output options allow a wide range of project scenarios to be evaluated and documented concurrently. TRAFFIX™ allows intersection-turning movement counts to be imported from a number of regional travel demand models including EMME2, TRANPLAN, MINUTP and TMODEL. TRAFFIX™ can also readily import or export ASCII turning movement count files for external editing.

Dowling Associates, Inc. plans to start shipping TRAFFIX™ 7.9 in late Spring 2007. TRAFFIX™ 7.9 contains many new features, including a Global Auto Path Tool, an Auto Allocate Path Option, Updated Output to Synchro (*.csv and combined data file formats), a Two-Page RTF Report Format Output, Additional Graphical Intersection Volume Reports for Added Volumes and PasserBy Volumes, a Forecast All XML Output, and HCM Updates through December 2006.

These new features will permit TRAFFIX™ 7.9 users to instruct the program to automatically draw paths between every zone-gate pair with one command, have the program automatically allocate path percentages to all zone-gate pairs, write output files for Synchro in *.csv format (including the new combined file format for Synchro 7), create reports in the two-page per sheet landscape orientation in *.rtf format, create additional intersection graphical volume reports for added volumes and passerby volumes, and write XML output when running all scenarios at once. As in the past, TRAFFIX™ 7.9 is compatible with TRAFFIX™ networks created with previous versions.

Those wishing further information about TRAFFIX™, obtaining a demo, a current price list and multiple site pricing options, are encouraged to check our website at http://www.dowlinginc.com, or call us at (510) 839-1742.