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Deliver Safe and Compliant Event Mobility - Your Way

Major events put extraordinary pressure on transport networks and public spaces. Cities must ensure safe, efficient mobility while making decisions that stand up to political, operational and public scrutiny.

Whether you're ready to use PTV Vissim to build in-house simulation capabilities or want to accelerate your planning with support from PTV Consulting, we help you make confident, evidence-based decisions before the event begins.  

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Why event mobility planning requires evidence

Major events bring economic and social value - but they also place significant responsibility on city authorities. Traffic congestion, crowding and limited emergency access can quickly turn operational challenges into safety risks, public criticism and political scrutiny. 

To approve event mobility plans with confidence, authorities need evidence that proposed measures are safe, effective and resilient - while coordinating multiple agencies and balancing the needs of residents, visitors and emergency services.

Validate your plans before the event begins

With PTV Vissim, cities can test different scenarios, identify bottlenecks and optimize mobility plans before implementation. For organizations that are new to simulation or need additional capacity, PTV Consulting provides expert support to help deliver successful projects. 

You'll be able to answer questions such as: 

  • Where will congestion occur, and how can we prevent it?   
  • Can the infrastructure handle peak demand?   
  • What are the safety risks under different scenarios?   
  • How will emergency situations impact evacuation times?   
  • Which traffic management strategy works best?   
  • How will the event impact public transport and surrounding areas?

What cities can test with simulation

From traffic flow to public transport operations, PTV Vissim and PTV Viswalk help cities and their planning partners test how traffic, pedestrians and public transport interact under real event conditions.

Bring PTV Vissim into your planning process

Not every city needs simulation software. Whether you're planning a one-off event or building long-term modelling capabilities, PTV offers the right level of support for your team. 

Use PTV Vissim in-house

For cities with transport planning teams or recurring event planning needs. Create and reuse models to test event scenarios, compare vehicle and pedestrian flows, and improve future planning over time. 

  • Own the models
  • Develop expertise
  • Continuously improve future events 

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Get started with expert support 

New to traffic simulation? PTV Consulting can help you build your first event model, validate scenarios and support your team while you develop in-house simulation capabilities. Recommended for:

  • First event project 
  • No or limited modeling experience or in-house resources
  • Fast implementation through consulting expertise

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Why cities choose PTV Vissim

Ensure Public Safety

Identify and mitigate risks before events take place to protect citizens.

Meet Regulatory Requirements

Validate compliance with safety standards, policies, and political guidelines.

Make Better Decisions

Base approvals on data and realistic scenarios, not on assumptions.

Align Stakeholders

Create a shared understanding across transport, police, emergency, and event teams.

Reduce Disruption

Minimize traffic impact and keep the city moving during major events.

PTV Vissim Insights Series

Join this PTV Vissim Insights Series to get exclusive access to hand picked, curated video content designed to deepen your expertise about the simulation of event traffic and crowds.

Over three weeks, you’ll receive one email per week with carefully selected PTV Vissim videos, insights, and practical knowledge. Using real-world examples and projects, PTV and industry experts will demonstrate powerful and practical applications of Vissim in event planning.

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Success Stories: Learn how our customers use PTV Vissim

Success story
Oxford FC stadium traffic simulation enhances safety and flow at major events.

Oxford FC’s new stadium project faced complex event traffic and crowd flows. With PTV Vissim, planners tested designs and improved safety.

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Success story
Stockholm improves stadium egress with crowd simulation

With PTV Viswalk, planners analyzed 45,000-person egress scenarios in Stockholm - reducing congestion and improving safety at peak demand.

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Tel Aviv Metro Lines improve station walkability and flow with simulation

In Tel Aviv, planners analyzed pedestrian flows at the Yoseftal Holon hub station with PTV Viswalk - improving usability and safety.

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Planning a major event? Let’s make mobility risks visible before your event day.

Whether you are facing a current event planning challenge or simply want to explore how traffic and pedestrian simulation could support your city, our experts are here to help.

Talk to us about your event, your mobility questions or the right way to get started - from expert-led simulation projects to support for your own planning team.

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