TBEST 3.2.1 Update Available -- May 24, 2010 PDF Print E-mail
The TBEST 3.2.1 release is now available for download.  This release features software modifications to address interface, performance, and model run issues in addition to overall TBEST software bugs fixes.  To access the software and release notes, click the Download Software link on this page.  Specific information on the release can be found in the TBEST 3.2.1 Release Notes.  To install the software updates, simply download the TBEST Update 3.2.1 installation package and run it locally on your machine.  If the TBEST software is currently installed on your machine, there is no need to un-install.  The update will be applied to the existing software.  If TBEST not currently installed, prior to applying the 3.2.1 release, download and install the full TBEST 3.2 release.
 
TBEST 3.2 Release Announcement -- November 20, 2009 PDF Print E-mail

TBEST 3.2 is now available for download.

This version of TBEST includes the following upgrades and enhancements:


General Enhancements

Updated and streamlined user-interface

View Edit Status for any Scenario

Option to use speed to calculate Segment IVTT


New Modeling Features

Expanded Model Capacity to allow modeling of very large urban areas

Zonal Socio-Economic Growth Rate Capabilities

Regional and Sub-Area Modeling through Sector Scenarios

New tools to incorporate updated Socio-Economic data and expand the System Service Area

Improved model run-timeTools to remove a TBEST validation


New GIS Features

ArcGIS 9.3 and 9.3.1 compliant.

Online Map access including Bing Maps

Loaded Network output

Improved Map draw speed

Select Polygon features to define an Area Analysis

Data Updates

2007 Florida State-wide Employment data available for download


Software and Documentation

TBEST 3.2 Software Installation

TBEST 3.2 Software Upgrade

Release Notes

TBEST 3.2 User’s Guide

TBEST 3.2 Training Slides

 
New TBEST Training PDF Print E-mail

TBEST Training

1:00 pm Tuesday, April 29 – 12:00 Noon Wednesday, April 30

FDOT Central Office Training Facility:

1320 Executive Center Drive, Suite 300

Tallahassee, FL 32301

 

TBEST training will be offered on Tuesday April 29, starting at 1:00pm through 5:00 pm and continuing Wednesday, April 30, from 8:00am until noon, at the FDOT central office in Tallahassee, Florida.  This training is designed to prepare technical professionals on the use of the Transit Boardings Estimating Simulation Tool (TBEST) in support of transit service planning.  It is anticipated that most Florida transit properties will be using TBEST to support their Transit Development Plan (TDP) preparation.

 

This training session is targeted to individuals who will be hands-on users of TBEST.  The model runs on an ArcGIS 9.2 platform.  Agency personnel or consultants who anticipate carrying out service planning for transit agencies in Florida are the target audience. 

 

Individuals will be working in the computer lab but may choose to bring a laptop with ArcGIS 9.2 and TBEST software[1].  There is no cost for participation or for TBEST software.  Attendees should make their own travel arrangements.

 

To request attendance please complete the following information:

 

Name: _______________________________________________________________

Agency: ______________________________________________________________

Address:_______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

Email: _________________________  Phone: __________________________

I will bring a laptop with ARC9.2 and TBEST loaded?  ____Yes       ____No

 

Please return this email to Mark Mistretta, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to reserve your spot. Questions should be directed to Mark via email or phone (813-974-9758).

 

Individuals will be registered into this training course on a first come first serve basis and notified via email of their acceptance.  Should the course fill up before you register, information will be sent to you about future training opportunities.

 

Nearby hotels include:

 

Courtyard by Marriott Tallahassee Capital, Visitor Rate:  $209.00

Residence Inn by Marriott Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol, Visitor Rate:  $209.00

Comfort Suites Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol, Visitor Rate:  $116.00

Courtyard by Marriott Tallahassee North, Visitor Rate:  $174.00

Quality Inn Tallahassee, Visitor Rate:  $65.00

La Quinta Inn Tallahassee South, Visitor Rate:  $116.00

Quality Inn & Suites, Visitor Rate:  $112.00

La Quinta Inn Tallahassee North, Visitor Rate:  $54.00

 



[1] TBEST software can be downloaded from the TBEST Web site: htpp.www.//tbest.org.  The most current version will be available on or after April 15, 2008.

 
Training Announcement PDF Print E-mail

New Training Schedule Released

A new training schedule has just been released by the TBEST team.  This is the most up to date schedule for the TBEST training schedule.  The new dates and location for training are the following:

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