Traffic analysis using Synchro often involves reviewing detailed output reports to assess intersection performance. While Synchro provides comprehensive results, extracting Level of Service (LOS) data and organizing it into a clean, report-ready table can be a time-consuming step, especially for larger networks. This guide outlines the typical process for extracting LOS tables from Synchro reports […]
In signalized intersection analysis, few parameters influence results as strongly and as quietly as lost time adjustment. When using Synchro or applying the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) methodology, adjusting lost time can significantly change: Because of this sensitivity, lost time adjustments must be applied carefully, transparently, and defensibly. What is Lost Time? Lost time in
When performing signalized intersection analysis in tools such as Synchro or HCS, two commonly misunderstood parameters are Lane Utilization Factor (LUF) and Saturation Flow Rate (s). Both directly influence delay, capacity, and level of service calculations under the framework of the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM). This article provides a clear technical explanation of both terms
Synchro, a traffic signal optimization and simulation software by Trafficware (now part of Cubic), is only in right-hand drive (RHD) orientation, so its a common problem for traffic engineers analysing networks in Left hand drive countries, making them default to other software such as SIDRA or Vistro. Why Synchro is Preferred Despite RHD Limitation Synchro
