TEAPAC Complete
Version 8
The Ultimate
Integrator
What is TEAPAC?
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A seamlessly-integrated
collection of interactive traffic &
transportation analysis & design
computer applications
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traffic signal capacity analysis
signal timing optimization studies
geometric design of intersections
site traffic impact analysis
traffic count analysis
signal and multi-way stop warrants
arterial bandwidth progression
export & import for third-party
software
What is an Integrated
System of Software?
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Each application function in the
program recognizes the
existence of the other application
functions
• share input for all functions
• use output of some functions as
input to others
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Each program recognizes the
existence of external software
• import/export results between
TEAPAC and other programs
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Open Architecture
• ASCII data files for custom software
History of TEAPAC
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1974 - Created on Minicomputers
1978 - Ported to Microcomputers
1983 - Moved to PC-compatibles
1989 - Strong Concepts Started
• full-time development & support
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1994, 1997, 2000 - enhanced
• for each HCM update
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2004 - Seamless Data Exchange
2006 - Visual TEAPAC
2007 - SCENARIO plugin added
2008 - TEAPAC Complete
• all TEAPAC functions in one program
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Used 3+ decades by hundreds of
agencies around the world.
The Power of TEAPAC's
Maturity
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Does What Users Need Done
Truly Interactive Engineering
Windows Dialogs w/ Contextsensitive On-screen Help for
Learners
Command Mode for Expert
Users
Easily Customized Input Screens
Control Scripts for Repeated,
Multi-Scenario Actions
ASCII Data Files for Integration
to Other Software
Primary Functions of
TEAPAC
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HCM2000 Signal Analysis and
Optimization
Arterial Bandwidth Progression
Traffic Impact Analysis
Turn Count Tabulation & Analysis
MUTCD Warrant Analysis
Multi-variable Scenario Mgmt.
Script Automation Adv. Tutorial
Export/Import to & from:
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PASSER-II
TRANSYT-7F
NETSIM/CORSIM
SYNCHRO/SIMTRAFFIC
TS/PP-DRAFT
HCM Signal Analysis
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HCM2000 Capacity Analysis
• for existing conditions
• for results from TRANSYT,
PASSER, SYNCHRO, etc.
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Optimization of Timings and/or
Phasings for Best Operation
Optimization Allows Use for:
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signal timing/phasing design
intersection design studies
planning impact studies
planning study mitigation measures
Export to HCS, if Desired
• for example, with optimized results
Progression Analysis
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Simplified Arterial Bandwidth
Progression
• optimize offsets
• optimize cycle
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Minimal Input Requirements
• distances
• speeds
• through splits
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Complete Cycle Optimization
• full range of cycles tested
• graph of efficiency vs. cycle
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Help with Best Phase Ordering
Time-space Diagram of Optimum
Timings
Traffic Impact Analysis
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Calculation of Site-related Traffic
Generation
Distribution & Assignment of
Generated Traffic
User Input of All Information
• use other TEAPAC data directly
• user is in control of assignments
• no battles with computer-generated
micro assignments
• FINDPATH option for shortest route
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Use Generated Volumes in
Signal Analysis for Optimization
Turn Count Analysis
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Tabulation of Raw Counts
Tabulation of 15-min Counts and
Volume Rates
Tabulation of 60-min Volumes
All Tabulations Include Total for
Approach, Exit & Intersection
Peak Hour Search and Analysis
Import Raw Counts from
Electronic Count Devices (Jamar,
Timelapse, Titan, TimeMark, etc.)
Use Peak Volumes in other
TEAPAC functions, like Signal
Analysis & Impact Analysis.
MUTCD Warrant
Analyses
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Signalized & Multi-way Stop
Warrant Analysis
• 2003 MUTCD
• 2000 MUTCD
• 1988 MUTCD
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Tabulation of Raw Counts
Import Raw Counts from
Electronic Count Devices
Scenario Management
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Create Scenarios for all TEAPAC
Application Functions
• multi-variable
• multi-issue
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Avoid Problems of Using SaveAs
• duplicate data in files - NO!
• multiple, complex file names - NO!
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Also works for all 3rd-party
software supported by TEAPAC
TED Editor
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TED - TEAPAC Editor
• data files
• control/script files
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View and/or Modify TEAPAC
Data Files
Create TEAPAC Control Files for
Batch Operations
• especially multi-scenario analyses
Advanced Tutorial
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Tutorial for Advanced Analysis
Techniques for All TEAPAC
Application Functions
• covers advanced aspects of each
function found in TEAPAC
• source for training on all advanced
aspects of TEAPAC usage
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manual mode
customized dialog sequences (ASK)
control file script automation
multi-file data management
Export/Import for
NOSTOP
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Easy Input to TEAPAC’s built-in
progression analysis (NOSTOP)
Use TEAPAC’s signal analysis
• determine optimum phasing
• determine optimum timings
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Timing Table with Graphical
Phasing Display
Work with Full Networks, not
Limited to Arterials-Only
Export Results to TRANSYT and
CORSIM, etc.
Export/Import for
PASSER-II
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Easy Input to PASSER-II
• simple phasing coding
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Use TEAPAC’s signal analysis
• calculate true HCM satflows
• determine optimum phasing
considering all movements & HCM
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Interactive Time-Space Plot,
Before and After Optimization
Timing Table with Graphical
Phasing Display, without NEMA
Work with Full Networks, not
Limited to Arterials-Only
Export Results to TRANSYT and
CORSIM, etc.
Export/Import for
TRANSYT-7F
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Easy Input to TRANSYT-7F
• simple phasing coding
• automatic coding of network &
upstream/downstream flows
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Use TEAPAC’s signal analysis
• calculate HCM satflows
• optimize splits for local HCM
conditions
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Table of Timings with Graphical
Phasing Display
Export Results to PASSER,
CORSIM & SYNCRHO, etc.
Export/Import for
NETSIM/CORSIM
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Easy Input to NETSIM/CORSIM
• simple phasing coding
• automatic coding of dummy-node
network
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Use TEAPAC’s signal analysis
• optimize timings for local conditions
• determine optimum phasing
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Quick Simulation of Optimized
Results from PASSER and
TRANSYT, etc.
Export/Import for
SYNCHRO/SIMTRAFFIC
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Easy Input to SYNCHRO
• simple phasing coding
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Import Complete Network from
SYNCHRO
• perform analyses with other
software
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Use TEAPAC’s signal analysis
• optimize timings for local conditions
• determine optimum phasing
• calculate HCM satflows
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Share Data with TEAPAC,
TRANSYT, PASSER and
CORSIM, etc.
Export/Import for
TS/PP-DRAFT
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Easy Input to TS/PP-Draft
• simple phasing coding
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Use TEAPAC’s signal analysis
• optimize timings for local conditions
• determine optimum phasing
• calculate HCM satflows
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Share Data with PASSER,
TRANSYT and CORSIM, etc.
For More Information
Contact:
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Dennis W. Strong, P.E., P.T.O.E.
President
Strong Concepts
15 Timber Lane
Northbrook, IL, U.S.A. 60062
(847) 564-0386 voice
(847) 474-4486 fax
info@StrongConcepts.com
www.StrongConcepts.com