» Dates for forthcoming training courses 

As the producer of these software products, TRL is in an ideal position to provide you with the best advice on their use.  Please read on...

Training courses are comprised of a mixture of presentations from TRL staff and practical sessions where delegates can gain hands-on experience of using the latest versions of the programs.  As well as working through the planned exercises, attendees are welcome to bring their own junction or network plans to work with. 

Training courses are usually run on TRL's premises in Crowthorne (Berkshire), where we can accommodate up to 14 delegates (each with their own PC).  We also utilise other nearby facilities such as Moor Hall in Maidenhead and the Grange Hotel in Bracknell which have similar facilities that also allow us to accomodate larger numbers, such as those required for our User Groups.  Places on our courses can be limited so it is advisable to book early, although if there is sufficient demand we may run more than one course.  

Training and Workshops may take place at other locations around the UK and overseas depending upon demand - please see the latest course details and news for more information.  If you don't see the specific course you want, please do contact us to discuss your needs.

Furthermore, all of our courses can be tailored for a specific need and we are also able to provide courses on your company's site whether UK or Overseas - please contact TRL Software for details.  

If you are unable to attend a course in person, or if you require extra copies of the workshop notes for colleagues, you can purchase hard copies of the notes - see the Pricelist.

To register your interest in attending, please contact TRL Software

Course Descriptions:

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TRANSYT Training (one-day UPGRADE to TRANSYT 13) 

This comprehensive one-day course is aimed at existing users of TRANSYT who would like to learn about the new version of the software and the new features it offers.  We will present in detail the essentials of how to use the new software and will include extensive hands-on sessions.  The course is ideal for both those who are planning to upgrade to TRANSYT 13 and for those who will have already done so.

Note: Existing users will find the new TRANSYT 13 graphical interface VERY DIFFERENT from earlier versions.  Because of this, and because of the extensive number of enhancements and model changes we believe this course is ideally suited to getting you back working at maximum efficiency with TRANSYT, saving you days of your time back in the office.

The course content includes a mix of presentations (from TRL staff), demonstrations and extensive exercises including the following:

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TRANSYT Training (two-day foundation course)

NEW! - Course updated to cover new features of latest TRANSYT (TRANSYT 13.1)

This two-day course is aimed at those involved in the design and operation of traffic management and control in urban areas. It is also suitable to anyone evaluating designs of linked traffic signals, such as those at signalised roundabouts.  The aim of the course is to provide delegates with a grounding in how to use TRANSYT by explaining all of the main features of the program through a sensible mix of presentations, demonstrations and practical sessions.

The course is suitable for beginners, although familiarity with basic traffic engineering terms and ideas is assumed. Experienced users can also benefit from the course, since they provide an opportunity to try out new features in the software.  Familiarity with the use of PCs and Windows software is also assumed.

Presentations will describe the TRANSYT method and how to apply it. The relevant traffic principles, modelling of networks, input and output, and the many optional facilities are explained. The course uses the very latest release of TRANSYT 13 and explains the use of the graphical network diagram facility (NetCon) as well as the many other key features.

The course content includes a mix of presentations (from TRL staff), demonstrations and exercises including the following:

• General basics of urban traffic control
• Relevant traffic principles; network modelling; offset and split optimisation
• 'Using TRANSYT' overview
• New CTM traffic model 
• Network construction (from scratch) using NetCon
• Data-entry screens, data grids
• Graphical interface: additional tools and features
• Cycle time optimisation (CYOP and Cycle-time graph)
• Detailed Interpretation of main output and results
• Interpretation of all graph types (including time distance diagrams)
• Junctions in TRANSYT: give-ways; signalled give-ways; opposed right-turn movements; flares and funnels.
• Details of TRANSYT:  double greens; bus priority and shared stop lines; stops and delay; cruise speed measurement and sensitivity.
• Using TRANSYT to modelling signalised roundabouts.
• Demonstrations
• Practical sessions
• Hints, tips and insight into future versions only we can provide 
• TRANSYT13 exercise solution CD 

IHIE Approved CPD   

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ARCADY/PICADY Training (two-day foundation course) 

Covering both ARCADY 6 and PICADY 5, this two-day course aims to give delegates a comprehensive grounding in how to use the programs and how to interpret the results. Delegates will also leave with a surprisingly useful appreciation of the most relevant traffic mechanisms/theory behind the programs.  The course also gives delegates practical experience on using the software.  The course is a sensible mix of presentations (from TRL staff), practical sessions and demonstrations.

The course is for anyone involved with the design of roundabouts and priority junctions, (rather than policy makers) who has no knowledge or limited knowledge of ARCADY and PICADY,.  Familiarity with basic traffic engineering terms and ideas is assumed as well as familiarity with the use of PCs and Windows software.

The course is also of use to anyone examining submissions involving ARCADY or PICADY. 

The course content includes a mix of presentations (from TRL staff), demonstrations and exercises including the following:

• Capacity Aspects, including relevant theoretical background
• Program capabilities and advice on program use
• Interpretation of output results  
• ARCADY's 3-D visualisation program
• Safety Aspects, covering accident relationships at junctions
• Demonstrations
• Practical sessions
• Hints, tips and insight into future versions only we can provide 
• ARCADY6 Exercise solution CD  

IHIE Approved CPD

Covering both ARCADY 6 and PICADY 5, this one-day course aims to give delegates a comprehensive grounding in how to use the programs and how to interpret the results. Delegates will also leave with a surprisingly useful appreciation of the most relevant traffic mechanisms/theory behind the programs.  The course also gives delegates practical experience on using the software.  The course is a sensible mix of presentations (from TRL staff), practical sessions and demonstrations.

The course is for anyone involved with the design of roundabouts and priority junctions, (rather than policy makers) who has no knowledge or limited knowledge of ARCADY and PICADY,.  Familiarity with basic traffic engineering terms and ideas is assumed as well as familiarity with the use of PCs and Windows software.

The course is also of use to anyone examining submissions involving ARCADY or PICADY. 

The course content includes a mix of presentations (from TRL staff), demonstrations and exercises including the following:

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MOVA Seminar and MOVA Engineers Training Course

Day 1 is in Seminar format and is designed for those responsible for the road network and traffic engineers who need an introduction to MOVA.  The day covers the basic principles of MOVA operation, how effective it is in comparison with other systems,  where it is most suited, and the future of MOVA.

The courses are suitable for beginners, although familiarity with basic traffic engineering terms and ideas is assumed.  Experienced users can also benefit from the courses, since they provide an opportunity to try out new features in the software. Some advanced topics are also covered towards the ends of the courses.  Familiarity with the use of PCs and Windows software is assumed.

Days 2 and 3 (the Engineers’ course) is a mixture of practical and theory and delves into much of the detail on how to design, commission and validate a MOVA controlled junction.

Exercises include the measurement of saturation flow and speed, and use of MOVA Comm and the new forthcoming MOVA Setup for Windows.

There is much detailed explanation of how to configure MOVA – links and lanes are described as are detector location, shapes and numbering; how to deal with right-turning traffic, short lanes, bus priority, linked MOVA, MOVA M6 (latest version) controller specification, commissioning, validation, Compact MOVA, SDCODE configuration, use of MOVA Comm and a full explanation of MOVA messages. Use with PCMOVA is also considered.

All in all this is a very detailed course aimed at covering virtually every aspect of MOVA operation, and is accompanied by very comprehensive notes for you to keep.

IHIE Approved CPD

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OSCADY PRO Training (one-day foundation course)

This one-day introductory course aims to give delegates a basic grounding in how to use the program and how to interpret the results.  The course is a sensible mix of presentations, practical sessions and demonstrations, but with the main emphasis on the practical sessions. 

The course is for anyone involved with the design of signalised junctions (rather than policy makers) who has no knowledge or limited knowledge of OSCADY PRO.  The course is also of use to anyone examining submissions involving OSCADY PRO. 

The course content includes a mix of presentations (from TRL staff), demonstrations and extensive exercises including the following:

• Capacity Aspects
• Signal optimisation
• Program capabilities and advice on program use
• Program features
• Interpretation of output
• Demonstrations
• Practical sessions
• OSCADY PRO exercise solution CD

IHIE Approved CPD

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OSCADY 5 CLASSIC Training (two-day foundation course)

The course uses OSCADY 5 and includes a demonstration of its features such as graph generation and multiple demand sets. It gives delegates an appreciation of the traffic mechanisms behind the programs and practical experience in their use. The course is for anyone involved with the design of signalised junctions (rather than policy makers), who has no knowledge or limited knowledge of OSCADY.

• Capacity Aspects, including theoretical background
• Signal optimisation
• Program capabilities
• Advice on program use
• Safety Aspects, covering accident relationships at junctions
• Demonstrations
• Practical sessions
• OSCADY5 exercise solution CD  

IHIE Approved CPD

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SCOOT Training

The objective of the course is to help traffic engineers and technicians to understand and apply SCOOT and to supplement the information given in the SCOOT literature. The course is aimed at candidates who have, or will have, a direct involvement in the implementation and operation of SCOOT.

• The SCOOT Method: Vehicle detection; The traffic model; Optimisation
• Setting Up a SCOOT: System; Detector siting; Model validation; Preparation of data
• Getting the Best Out of SCOOT: SCOOT output; Customising SCOOT; Congestion management
• SCOOT Facilities: Bus priority; ASTRID; INGRID; Historic Profiles; Gating; Emission Estimates
• Current Research: Recent SCOOT versions; Future developments
• Exercises: Setting up SCOOT data; Detector siting; Validation

IHIE Approved CPD

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