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At McTrans, we know that π (pi) isn’t just about circles and delicious pies—it’s a fundamental constant that shapes the world of traffic engineering and transportation modeling! From roundabouts to curvature calculations in road design, signal timing optimizations, and microsimulation models, π plays a crucial role in safer, more efficient roadways. As we celebrate Pi Day (3.14), let’s recognize the mathematical foundations that drive innovation in traffic analysis and simulation. Whether you’re optimizing traffic flow, calibrating models, or developing next-gen transportation solutions, π is always along for the ride! #PiDay #TransportationEngineering #TrafficModeling #McTrans #Simulation #TrafficAnalysis #UF

We are very excited to return to TexITE – Texas District of ITE Spring Meeting in April! If you are attending, you will not want to miss our Highway Safety Software Workshop! Our subject matter experts will provide hands-on training and expert guidance on the HSM methods, including some new methods expected in the upcoming HSM 2nd Edition. Find out more and register at: https://lnkd.in/gP7NbriQ Shraddha Sagar Fabio Sasahara, PhD, PMP Bob Aghdashi

Is your busy schedule a barrier to attending our best-seller Highway Capacity Analysis course? With our new self-paced format, you can take the course on-demand, at your own schedule! Several benefits include: - Revisit course modules as many times as desired to review any topics; - Interactive design with audiovisual resources to maximize the learning experience; - Affordable training option for larger teams; - Learning assessment activities (quizzes) to ensure attendees mastered HCM concepts ; - Subject matter expert support during the course enrollment. Find more details and register at: https://lnkd.in/etEdGtHY UFTI University of Florida Transportation Institute

Do you know that intersections that are part of an interchange ramp terminal operate differently than a pair of regular intersections due to their proximity? The operation of closely spaced ramp terminals is covered under HCM Chapter 23 (Ramp Terminals and Alternative Intersections), and is available in HCS Streets for the following configurations: - Diamond - Partial Cloverleaf (Parclo) - Single-Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) - Diverging Diamond (DDI) Check our latest article with detailed instructions on how to model these ramp terminals in HCS: https://lnkd.in/eGthjuSR

Our own Fabio Sasahara, PhD, PMP had a productive time this weekend visiting #ATSSA's #TrafficExpo2025! He had the opportunity to deliver a presentation to the Traffic Signals Committee about our Signal Warrants Tool, which was just updated in HCS2025 to implement the updated Signal Warrants methodology in Chapter 4C of the MUTCD (Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices). The Signal Warrants Tool is part of the HCS Suite and streamlines the process of evaluating 9 different conditions that may warrant the installation of a traffic signal. American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) UFTI University of Florida Transportation Institute

Calibration is essential in traffic simulation to ensure the model accurately reflects real-world conditions. It fine-tunes parameters like driver behavior, speed distributions, and capacity constraints to match observed data, making predictions more realistic and useful for decision-making. This process reduces uncertainty and enhances the model’s effectiveness in supporting transportation planning. Calibrating a model is often a time-consuming process, based on a trial-and-error approach that adjusts input parameters until model outputs match real-world data. For the calibration of freeway models,?Highway Capacity Software?(HCS) provides a “Calibration Table” to help streamline the process. Find out more by reading our latest article: https://lnkd.in/ehzDi_sd

Are you aware of the common mistakes and misconceptions when modeling according to the Highway Capacity Manual? Our subject matter experts receive hundreds of technical questions each year through our top-tier customer support, which is included with your software subscription. Many of these questions tend to show up frequently. These modeling pitfalls are also covered in our training courses, where you can enhance your technical skills and take them to the next level!

Ready for the next step in your professional development??We are excited to announce new dates for our popular training courses! Join our instructor-led webinars where subject matter experts delve into key principles, real-world applications using HCS/HSS/TSIS-CORSIM, best modeling practices, and common mistakes. If you are looking for extra flexibility, the Highway Capacity Analysis course is also available year-long in an on-demand format! Find out more on our website. #Training #ProfessionalDevelopment UFTI University of Florida Transportation Institute

Happy Engineers Week! We are proud to celebrate the incredible engineers who innovate, solve problems, and drive progress every day. This week, we’re shining a spotlight on Gustavo Zschaber M. Eng., whose work in Transportation is making a real impact. #eweek2025

Are you aware of the common mistakes and misconceptions when modeling according to the Highway Capacity Manual? Our subject matter experts receive hundreds of technical questions each year through our top-tier customer support, which is included with your software subscription. Many of these questions tend to show up frequently. These modeling pitfalls are also covered in our training courses, where you can enhance your technical skills and take them to the next level!