{"id":29497,"date":"2026-02-25T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/?p=29497"},"modified":"2026-02-25T08:05:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T07:05:44","slug":"optimizing-urban-access-points-with-ptv-vissim-simulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/en\/user-insights\/optimizing-urban-access-points-with-ptv-vissim-simulation\/","title":{"rendered":"Optimizing Urban Access Points with PTV Vissim Simulation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-urban-access-points-challenge-and-opportunity\" data-level=\"2\">Urban access points: Challenge and opportunity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-our-approach-modelling-urban-access-points\" data-level=\"2\">Our Approach: Modelling urban access points<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-key-findings\" data-level=\"2\">Key Findings<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-illustrative-scenario\" data-level=\"2\">Illustrative Scenario<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-why-simulation-matters\" data-level=\"2\">Why Simulation Matters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-conclusions\" data-level=\"2\">Conclusions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What if we could <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/en\/modeling-planning\/how-microsimulation-reduces-risk-in-complex-urban-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">test dozens of urban access points<\/a> in a matter of weeks &#8211; without closing a single lane or pouring a drop of concrete? Urban access points (<em>pasos y accesos urbanos<\/em>) are the road segments that link regional corridors, such as highways, with city streets. They are critical for mobility and safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Colombia, our team used <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptvgroup.com\/en\/products\/ptv-vissim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PTV Vissim<\/a> to simulate low-cost \u2018soft solutions\u2019 for these points. The result: insights that would have taken months of physical pilots, delivered in a fraction of the time and cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-urban-access-points-challenge-and-opportunity\"><strong>Urban access points:<\/strong> <strong>Challenge and opportunity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Urban access points are more than just transition zones; they are strategic nodes where regional and urban mobility intersect. These segments carry a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/en\/modeling-planning\/ptv-vissim-traffic-calming-measures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">high mix of users<\/a> &#8211; private vehicles, freight, cyclists, and pedestrians &#8211; making them both essential and vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, national crash data revealed that nearly <strong>one in four road fatalities<\/strong> occurred on these access points, underscoring the urgent need for safer designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditionally, improving safety and efficiency in these areas relies on physical pilots -temporary interventions deployed on-site to test their impact. While effective, this approach is slow, costly, and limited in scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Testing even a handful of sites can take months and require significant resources, delaying decisions and leaving many high-risk locations unaddressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We saw an opportunity to change that. By using PTV Vissim, we could <strong>model dozens of scenarios virtually<\/strong>. We could explore how different interventions &#8211; such as speed &#8211; calming measures, curb extensions, or pedestrian waiting zones-affect both traffic performance and safety. In this project, we analyzed more than 20 urban access points in a controlled, data-rich environment, providing actionable insights without the logistical and financial burden of field pilots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Colombia5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Colombia5.png 500w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Colombia5-360x360.png 360w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Colombia5-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Colombia5-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-approach-modelling-urban-access-points\"><strong>Our Approach: Modelling urban access points<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We began by characterizing 319 access points nationwide using secondary data and geospatial tools. From this pool, we selected a representative sample for detailed modeling. In PTV Vissim, we built two scenarios for each connector:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Baseline scenario<\/strong>: Current conditions without interventions.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alternative scenario<\/strong>: Incorporating soft solutions such as speed-calming measures and parking regulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To evaluate these scenarios, we combined <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/en\/user-insights\/triangulating-intersection-delay-with-ptv-vissim-in-hyderabad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">operational performance indicators<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; travel times, speeds, delays-with <strong>safety metrics<\/strong> derived from the Surrogate Safety Assessment Model (SSAM). This dual approach allowed us to assess trade-offs between efficiency and safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e18d21e57c5&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e18d21e57c5\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Colombia1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Colombia1.png 500w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Colombia1-360x360.png 360w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Colombia1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Colombia1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Methodology for implementing soft solutions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-findings\"><strong>Key Findings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Soft solutions work best in <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/en\/user-insights\/pedestrian-crossing-planning-benchmarking-signalised-junctions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pedestrian-heavy contexts<\/a>.<\/strong> When we simulated higher pedestrian activity, the benefits for safety were clear and did not significantly compromise network performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High traffic volumes change the equation.<\/strong> In scenarios with heavy motorized traffic, some interventions reduced speeds but also increased delays, making them less suitable without complementary measures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Small changes can have big safety impacts.<\/strong> Even modest speed reductions translated into fewer simulated conflict points, especially at crossings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e18d21e5ebf&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e18d21e5ebf\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"430\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Colombia2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Colombia2.png 500w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Colombia2-419x360.png 419w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Colombia2-233x200.png 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Types of conflicts between vehicles (source: Federal Highway Administration, 2008)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-illustrative-scenario\"><strong>Illustrative Scenario<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine a two-lane connector with frequent pedestrian crossings near a school zone. In the baseline scenario, vehicles traveled at 50 km\/h, and SSAM detected multiple potential conflicts at crossing points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After introducing soft solutions-curb extensions and a reduced speed limit &#8211; the average speed dropped to 35 km\/h. While travel time increased slightly, the number of simulated conflicts decreased significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the kind of trade-off we can <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/en\/user-insights\/from-gridlock-to-flow-ptv-vissim-transforms-traffic-in-marrakesh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">quantify with PTV Vissim<\/a> before making real-world changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e18d21e6415&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e18d21e6415\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Colombia3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Colombia3.png 500w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Colombia3-360x360.png 360w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Colombia3-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Colombia3-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ranges of potential impact when implementing soft solutions on urban access points.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-simulation-matters\"><strong>Why Simulation Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This research reinforced the strategic value of simulation in planning. By using Vissim, we were able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/en\/user-insights\/ptv-blog_stadium_traffic_simulation_vissim_viswalk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scale up analysis<\/a><\/strong>: Evaluate more than 20 sites in weeks, compared to the months required for physical pilots.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Test multiple variables safely<\/strong>: Explore different traffic conditions, pedestrian flows, and design options without disrupting real-world operations.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prioritize investments<\/strong>: Identify which access points and interventions offered the greatest safety gains with minimal operational trade-offs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Simulation does not replace field pilots, but it <strong>optimizes them<\/strong>. It helps us focus resources on the most promising solutions, reducing uncertainty and accelerating decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusions\"><strong>Conclusions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e18d21e6a1e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e18d21e6a1e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Colombia4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Colombia4.png 500w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Colombia4-360x360.png 360w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Colombia4-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Colombia4-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this research, we confirmed that simulation is not just a technical tool &#8211; it is a strategic enabler for safer, smarter mobility planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By using PTV Vissim, we were able to anticipate the impacts of soft solutions on both safety and network performance before making any physical changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This allowed us to identify where these interventions deliver the greatest value &#8211; particularly in pedestrian-heavy contexts &#8211; while avoiding scenarios where they could compromise efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our experience shows that integrating microscopic simulation into planning workflows accelerates decision-making, optimizes resource allocation, and reduces uncertainty. It does not replace field pilots, but it makes them more targeted and effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For us, this approach represents a shift toward <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/en\/trend-topics\/designing-resilient-cities-for-unforseen-challenges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">evidence-based, data-driven planning<\/a> that benefits both mobility professionals and the communities they serve.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-25406\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1312502184.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1312502184.jpg 1254w, 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