Tutorials

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

WaySync-D

  1. Why am I unable to create a subsystem?
  2. How to move a signal location?
  3. How to add a curve on a subsystem link?
  4. How to change the angle of the phases to align with the streets?
  5. How to code two signals (cluster) in one controller?
  6. How can I change a timing plan name for all the signals in a subsystem
  7. How to code a left-turn phase that gets serviced twice in a cycle?
  8. How to perform timing optimization using volume and geometry?

WaySync-M

  1. Why can’t I see GPS trajectories in the field?
  2. Is it possible to record GPS and embed them in the project file?
  3. I use Dropbox but I can’t see the file when trying to download.
  4. How can I change timing parameters on the fly?
  5. How can I quickly duplicate an existing plan for testing purposes?

Tutorials on Signal Timing Process

Signal Timing Using Cubic/Trafficware Controllers

This tutorial illustrates the signal timing process using the controllers and central systems by Cubic/Trafficware

Signal Timing Using Econolite Controllers

This tutorial illustrates the signal timing process using the controllers and central systems by PTV/Econolite

Other Tutorials

Synchro-WaySync Workflow

Illustrates how to import and export signal timing data between Synchro and WaySync-D

Signal Coordination Principles

Learn the basic elements and principles of signal coordination under actuated control: time-space diagram, phasing sequence, offset, early return, and transition.

Performance Report in WaySync-D

Learn the various performance report functions, including Corridor Synchronization Performance Index, arterial travel times and speeds, and before-after benefit-cost calculations based on travel time savings, fuel consumption, and emissions.

Performance Report in WaySync-M

Learn the additional performance report functions in WaySync-M.

Optimize Grid Network

Learn how to optimize a grid network with the timing lock function at crossing intersections.

Modeling Early Phase Returns

Learn the powerful phase early return features, which allows users to specify precise early return % for the side street and major street left-turn phases.

Side-by-side View and Video Play

Learn how to display multiple time-space diagrams and play synchronized before-after videos in WaySync-D.

Subsystem with Turns

Learn how to create a subsystem that involves two crossing arterials for optimization and field travel runs.

Coding a DDI with One-controller

Learn how to code a diverging diamond interchange that uses one controller, which requires coding a signal cluster and overlaps.

Import GPS Runs from Tru-Traffic

Learn how WaySync can import the GPS files collected by Tru-Traffic and then generate performance reports.

Switching between Horizontal and Vertical Time-space Diagram

Learn how to switch the time-space diagram between horizontal (similar to Tru-Traffic) and vertical (similar to Synchro) views.

Making an Impressive Before-after Video

Learn how to use PowerPoint to make an impressive before-after video for the clients.

Signal Timing Considering Bikes

Quickly change speed and see the impact on progression for various traffic modes, such as bikes and transit.