PTV Group and Econolite to showcase cutting-edge technology for real-time data analysis, modeling, and simulation at TRB 2025
- Highlight: Launch of PTV Hub, the first industry cloud-based collaborative modeling platform
- Insights into innovations and projects through exclusive in-booth sessions
- Meet PTV and Econolite experts at Umovity booth 805
Karlsruhe, 16 December 2024. Together as Umovity, PTV Group and Econolite will be showcasing their innovative solutions at the Transportation Research Board (TRB) 104th Annual Meeting, taking place January 5–9, 2025, in Washington, D.C. This premier conference brings together thousands of transportation professionals, government representatives, industry leaders, and academic experts from around the globe. Attendees visiting Umovity at Booth #805 will discover how smart software enables an equal, sustainable and safe mobility system of the future.
The international team of experts will highlight Umovity’s industry-leading tools for real-time data analysis, visualization, modeling, and simulation. In addition to PTV’s flagship products—PTV Visum, PTV Vissim, and PTV Optima, trusted by over 2,900 cities worldwide. Econolite will demonstrate its cloud-based Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS), Centracs® Mobility. Centracs Mobility is a robust and highly flexible ATMS solution used throughout North America, with over 450 deployments managing over 60,000 signalized intersections.
Visitors to the Umovity booth will also have the opportunity to explore PTV’s innovative SaaS portfolio: PTV Lines, a lightweight, user-friendly tool for public transit service planning and PTV Flows, an accessible, cost-effective solution for real-time traffic management. In addition, PTV Hub, launched in Fall 2024, will be on display. This first-of-its-kind cloud-based collaborative modeling platform integrates PTV’s renowned desktop software with advanced web-based functionalities. PTV Hub empowers teams with enhanced productivity, accessibility, and seamless collaboration.
As a special highlight, visitors can immerse themselves in the traffic management of the future through an Apple Vision Pro Use Case based on PTV Vissim and PTV Flows, along with Flows integration with Econolite’s Centracs Mobility Platform, offering an innovative, interactive glimpse into how an ATMS integrated with an AI-driven forecasting capability is shaping Dynamic Multimodal Network Management.
“TRB is the event to see what’s coming next for the industry," says Christian U. Haas, CEO of PTV Group and Econolite. "With rapid innovation, technological advancements, and industry convergence, there is unparalleled potential to transform mobility. We're excited to share how our solutions are paving the way for a smarter, more connected future."
Engage with Transportation Experts at In-Booth Sessions
Throughout the week, Umovity will host interactive sessions offering deep insights into pioneering technologies and breakthrough projects:
- Introducing PTV Hub
Sunday, Jan. 5, 5:00-7:00pm - Emergency Evacuations
Monday, Jan. 6, 9:30-11:30am - PTV Vissim 2025 Release Highlights
Monday, Jan. 6, 1:30-3:30pm - PTV Flows & Econolite’s Centracs Mobility
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 9:30-11:30am - Public Transit Service Planning with PTV Lines
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1:30-3:30pm
Open Events at the Umovity Booth
Umovity will also host a series of informal networking events designed to inspire meaningful connections and conversations:
- Pubs and Hubs - PTV Group Hosted Bar
Sunday, Jan. 5, 5-7pm - Bean around the world - In partnership with TRB
Monday, Jan. 6, 9:30-11:15am - Simulating Safety - Coffee & Tea Break
Monday, Jan. 6, 1:30-3:30pm - Brewing Smarter Mobility - Cappuccino & Biscotti
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 9am-12pm - Rails, Roads and Refills - Coffee & Tea Break
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1:30-3:30pm
Schedule a Meeting with Umovity Experts
If you would like to arrange a meeting or interview with one of our Umovity experts at the TRB Annual Meeting, please visit our website: https://www.umovity.com/en/resources/events/trb-annual-meeting-2025
PTV Group is a leading global software company for traffic planning, simulation, and real-time management. With more than 40 years of experience in the field of mobility, the Germany-based company provides software products based on proprietary algorithms ranging from microscopic and macroscopic modeling and simulation of traffic to real-time traffic management, benefiting more than 2,500 cities and municipalities. Bridgepoint acquired a majority stake in the company in January 2022 in order to further accelerate its growth together with shareholder Porsche Automobil Holding SE. Since 2023 PTV Group and Econolite are united under the brand Umovity.
Umovity (PTV Group & Econolite). Mobility for Humanity.
Umovity is a global market leader for end-to-end traffic management and transportation technology that takes a holistic approach to provide safer, smarter, and more sustainable Mobility for Humanity. Uniting the best-in-class solutions for intelligent traffic management systems, cloud-based adaptive traffic control, real-time traffic management software, controllers, cabinets, and sensor products by Econolite, and simulation and predictive modeling software by PTV, Umovity enables innovators and decision-makers in politics, municipalities, and industry to shape smart and livable communities, multimodal mobility, as well as Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV). For more information, visit www.umovity.com.
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Together as Umovity, PTV Group and Econolite will be showcasing their innovative solutions at the TRB Annual Meeting.
