Analyzing the Base Conditions

1.  Open PTV Vistro and save a new file (File > Save).

2.  Define your Global Settings (Edit > Global Settings…).

3.  Zoom and Pan to view study area in Network window:

4.  Add intersections to your network:

• Select the Intersection tool from the Toolbox .
• Place Intersection in the Network window.
• Repeat for all study intersections

Tip: Holding CTRL key while placing intersections allows for multiple placements without having to select the intersection tool each time or use CTRL+C and CTRL+V to copy and paste an intersection with configurations.

5.  Connect intersections by clicking and dragging intersection legs to overlap:

6.  Define the intersection geometry by using the Intersection Setup workflow table .

7.  Enter traffic volume data and adjustments using the Volumes workflow table or also, enter base volumes by clicking the base volume directional arrows in the Show Turn Movements Graphical Selector:

8.  Input traffic control parameters and analysis method in the Traffic Control workflow table .

9.  Generate your Base Conditions Analysis Report (File > Print Report).