Mobility Tech Update by Umovity: PTV Group and Econolite to unveil cutting-edge innovations set to transform traffic planning and man-agement

Karlsruhe 8 October 2024. In October, PTV Group and Econolite will debut their latest technological innovations under their joint brand, Umovity. As part of the 2024 Mobility Tech Update, PTV will showcase groundbreaking new features in its renowned software for transportation modeling, multimodal simulation, and real-time traffic management. Econolite will spotlight its advancements in traffic management and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) hardware and software solutions. A comprehensive overview of these innovations will be shared during a LinkedIn Live session on October 15.

The joint Umovity Mobility Tech Suite integrates software, hardware, and services, providing transportation professionals worldwide with a comprehensive portfolio of solutions to manage the entire mobility value chain. From strategic transportation modeling and planning to real-time traffic management, prediction, and on-site infrastructure, Umovity enables a seamless, holistic approach to addressing modern mobility challenges.

One of the key innovations within this suite is the launch of PTV Hub - the industry’s first true cloud collaboration platform for modeling and simulation. It seamlessly connects Hub-enabled desktop licenses for PTV Visum, Vissim, Viswalk, and Vistro, and enriches them with functionalities to organize projects, manage licenses, and compute models in the cloud. The included apps not only enhance user productivity and accessibility to PTV software but also foster stronger collaboration among teams, stakeholders, and the public. PTV Hub is also an integral part of the company’s Dynamic Multimodal Network Management vision – an integrated management, operational planning, and decision support system empowering cities and organizations to organize mobility across all modes of transportation.

Another recent introduction is Companion, an AI-powered conversational interface available in PTV Visum, Vissim, Viswalk, and Vistro. Companion addresses a wide range of questions around the software and is built only on PTV-generated materials such as help pages, webinars, and other product documentation. 

Exciting advancements in public transport planning and virtual vehicle testing

The latest update of the transportation planning software PTV Visum introduces a powerful automated public transport network design feature. This new algorithmic solution automatically generates optimized networks and timetables based on infrastructure and demand inputs, improving passenger service while minimizing costs. In the field of microsimulation, PTV Vissim 2025 has been extended with new features for virtual vehicle testing, along with an advanced driving behavior model for autonomous vehicles,

As part of the 2025 release, PTV Lines – a cloud-based tool for public transport service planning – now incorporates a new feature for accessibility and catchment area analysis. By integrating data such as population demographics and public services, planners can easily evaluate how well different population groups are served by public transportation.

Innovative Hardware and Software Solutions by Econolite 

For the 2024 Mobility Tech Update, Econolite will highlight the new capabilities of its industry-leading Centracs® Mobility Platform, including the integration of Centracs Mobility with PTV Flows. Centracs Mobility is the only ATMS that combines data-driven traffic operations with predictive traffic management. In addition, the integration of Centracs Mobility and Flows makes it an ideal solution for multijurisdictional operations, helping optimize mobility across multiple regions. Also featured will be Econolite’s best-in-class, high-accuracy detection solutions, Autoscope® Vision and EVO RADAR™, including the cloud-based data reporting, analytics, and monitoring integration with Centracs +Detect. Additional details for EVO RADAR’s path to deployment in Europe will also be discussed.

Econolite’s breakthrough EOS controller software will also be featured. EOS includes improvements to preemption, LRT operations, and security credentials management utility, pedestrian operation enhancements, SCOOT support, and full-feature virtual integration with PTV Vissim, supporting Digital Twin (DT) and simulation environments.

Finally, Econolite’s line of standards-based and customizable traffic control cabinets, the most comprehensive in the industry, will be highlighted. With the shortest-lead times available in the industry, Econolite provides traffic control cabinets for nearly every market, ensuring safer, smarter, and greener intersection operations.

Live presentation of the Mobility Tech Update on 15 October
Christian U. Haas, CEO of Umovity uniting Econolite and PTV Group said: "The Mobility Tech Update isn’t just about showcasing the cutting-edge innovations from PTV Group and Econolite—it's a celebration of our global community. Because all those transportation professionals who work each day to shape mobility for humanity are the true superheros. And at Umovity, our mission is to empower them with the right "superpowers" to help them conquer their unique mobility challenges.”

Join Christian U. Haas and Umovity experts for a live presentation of the Mobility Tech Update during a LinkedIn Live Session on 15 October. Transportations professionals and interested journalists can sign up for a session in their respective time zone:

Session with corresponding times for:

9:00 am BST (London) - 10:00 am CET (Berlin) - 12:00 pm GST (U.A.E.) - 4:00 pm SST (Singapore)
https://www.linkedin.com/events/7242184200261439488

Session with corresponding times for:

10:00 am EDT (N.Y.C.) - 3:00 pm BST (London) - 4:00 pm CET (Berlin) - 6:00 pm GST (U.A.E.)

https://www.linkedin.com/events/7242182938170130432

Session with corresponding times for:

10:00 am PDT (Los Angeles) - 1:00 pm EDT (N.Y.C.) - 2:00 pm (Sao Paulo) - 6:00 pm GST (U.A.E.) - 7:00 pm CET (Berlin)

https://www.linkedin.com/events/7242184896805232640

The trailer on the campaign website provides an exciting sneak peek of the Mobility Tech Update. Additionally, all new release features and complimentary tutorials will be available on the site starting October 17.