PTV Visum 2026 now available!
The latest version can be downloaded in our Download Area and comes with a wide range of new features and enhancements, such as:
- Collaborative cloud-based commenting
- Cloud-based calculations with scripting support
- ABM extensions: generation of synthetic populations and incremental time choice
- Updated emissions calculations based on current standards
- Integration of passenger count data into matrix correction procedures
- Improved user interface and functionality for intermodal assignment
- Mandatory use of supply data in timetable-based assignment
- Import of OSM data in PBF format
- Redesigned node geometry for greater flexibility
You’ll also find the highlights of PTV Visum 2026 presented on our website – including short videos that explain the new features in detail. As usual, you will find all important changes summarized in a compact overview document.
If you would like to learn, connect and shape mobility even further, have a look in our resource library – your gateway to real stories, experts insights, and a vibrant community.
Spotlight Talks
Our Spotlight Talks webinar series brings you closer to the people who use our solutions every day. In each session, we shine a light on one of our customers, giving them the stage to share their unique projects, challenges, and successes. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn more about mobility projects around the globe, check the recordings here: Spotlight Talks
Leave a PTV Visum Software Review on Capterra
Your insights into PTV Visum - from regional planning to public transport optimization - have helped us evolve it into the strategic planning tool it is today. It’s not just software; it’s shaped by the real-world needs of users like you.
If you're open to it, we’d love for you to share your experience on Capterra. It only takes a few minutes, and your voice can guide others exploring solutions for transport planning and analysis.
New Youtube Series: Scenario Management in PTV Visum and PTV Hub
Navigating the complexity of future scenarios is essential for effective decision making in transportation and urban planning. "Scenario Management in PTV Visum and PTV Hub" - the brand new series on youtube - picks up this topic and showcases how the Scenario Manager in PTV Visum can act as a modern tool to building transport forecasts.
The series consists of seven videos and tackles the following topics:
- Overview: Get to know how this video series is structured and learn about the most common objects within a scenario management project.
- Basics: Learn how to create a scenario management project, how to define variations of a version file that represents the scenarios and how to calculate these scenarios
- Advanced: Find out about modifications and computation.
- Results: The video highlights key KPIs comparisons of scenarios and scenario results.
- Procedure Variables: Get enlightened about test parameter variations for option testing.
- Particial Projects: Part 6 concentrates on the options for major scenario management projects and on how to keep track of your work as well as sharing the work among a team of modelers.
- Cloud Models: All you need to know about cloud models with scenarios in PTV Hub and the options of transferring existing projects to the cloud.
Increase the readability and control of your projects by mastering the scenario manager in PTV Visum - the world’s leading transport planning software. It's up to you, if you would like to benefit from cloud computation and even more options for collaboration.
Youtube Playlist: ptv.to/fbb878
PTV Hub: The perfect match for your PTV Visum
We’re thrilled to announce the release of our newest mobility software: PTV Hub!
PTV Hub is a cloud-based collaboration platform for transport modeling. Seamlessly connect your PTV Visum, Vissim, Viswalk, and Vistro to the cloud, speed up computations, streamline project management and workflows, and collaborate effortlessly.
With PTV Hub you can:
- Manage your PTV licenses
- Store and share models in the cloud
- Calculate model results in the cloud
- Create Visum and Vissim dashboards
You can start exploring PTV Hub right away! We’re offering a free Entry Plan on your first desktop subscription of Visum, Vissim, Viswalk, or Vistro.
Public Transport Playbook
Public transport is the backbone of any liveable city as it provides climate-friendly, accessible and efficient mobility. That's why we have talked to public transport experts around the globe to find out how people can be inspired to use public transport more often.
You find the output summarized in a colorful public transport playbook that holds all the information and expertise we could find. Download your free copy and get to know the different concepts that you can put into practice in your city or community.
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