Bringing roundabout design and SIDRA traffic analysis into one unified workflow

[Vancouver, BC, Canada] — Transoft Solutions, a global leader in transportation engineering software and road safety solutions, today announced the release of TORUS 2026 with a revamped integration with SIDRA INTERSECTION, developed by SIDRA SOLUTIONS, a global leader in traffic capacity and multi-modal performance analysis software. This collaboration facilitates the information exchange between geometric design and SIDRA INTERSECTION traffic analysis.

This breakthrough marks a new chapter for roadway design, offering engineers an unprecedented ability to generate a roundabout design in TORUS using information from the SIDRA project and visualize the traffic performance tables directly in CAD.

“Roundabouts are a proven solution for improving road safety and traffic flow but designing them requires a delicate balance between geometry, safety, and performance,” says Steven Chan, VP of Civil & Transportation, Transoft Solutions. “By partnering with SIDRA SOLUTIONS, the leader in roundabout capacity analysis, we have elevated TORUS into a comprehensive platform where engineers and roundabout designers can immediately see the impact of every design choice on capacity and delays. This ensures safer, smarter, and more efficient roundabout designs.”

Key Benefits of the new TORUS

·       Design and analyze in one platform: Use SIDRA INTERSECTION project files to generate a TORUS roundabout, and conduct SIDRA performance analysis without leaving TORUS.

·        Validate and report with confidence: Generate clear traffic data reports and export back to SIDRA INTERSECTION for detailed checks of refinements to roundabout design.

·       Streamline workflow: Eliminate back-and-forth switching between tools, reduce errors, and accelerate approvals with design and performance insights shown in one single view.

Figure 1. Generate a roundabout in TORUS using SIDRA INTERSECTION project file

Figure 2. Generate clear traffic data report and export as SIDRA INTERSECTION Project file

The integration is made possible through collaboration with SIDRA SOLUTIONS, whose SIDRA INTERSECTION software is trusted worldwide as the gold standard for intersection traffic analysis.

A New Era in Roundabout Design

Traditionally, roundabout design has required engineers and designers to work with multiple disjointed tools, often slowing down projects, and increasing the risk of error. TORUS now eliminates this barrier by integrating design and traffic analysis, enabling engineers and roundabout designers to deliver data-driven designs that gain faster stakeholder approval and deliver more predictable performance outcomes.

“This innovation reflects our broader commitment to empower engineers and designers with tools that keep pace with the growing demands of transportation infrastructure,” says Chan. “By combining our design expertise with SIDRA’s world-class analysis engine, we’re not just improving workflows, we are setting a new standard for efficiency and safety in roundabout design.”

Availability

The new TORUS is now available for download for licensed users on My Transoft Portal. More details on this release can be found here.

An active SIDRA INTERSECTION license is required to import SIDRA INTERSECTION project files into TORUS and export files back to SIDRA INTERSECTION.

Not yet a user? To learn more about TORUS, visit the product page on the Transoft Solutions website. For purchasing and licensing options, please contact Transoft’s sales team at [email protected].

About Transoft Solutions

Transoft Solutions develops innovative and highly specialized software for aviation, civil infrastructure, and transportation professionals. Since 1991, Transoft has remained focused on safety-oriented solutions that enable transportation professionals to work effectively and confidently. Our portfolio of planning, simulation, modelling, and design solutions is used in over 150 countries, serving more than 50,000 customers across local and federal agencies, consulting firms, airport authorities, and ports. We take pride in providing the highest quality of customer support from our headquarters in Canada, and through our offices in Sweden, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia, Germany, India, Belgium, France, Spain, and China. For more information on Transoft’s range of aviation, civil design, and traffic safety solutions, visit transoftsolutions.com

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About SIDRA SOLUTIONS

Akcelik & Associates Pty Ltd, trading as SIDRA SOLUTIONS (sidrasolutions.com) is an Australian company and global leader in developing advanced traffic engineering software. Their flagship product SIDRA INTERSECTION is used by professionals in 90 countries for designing and evaluating road traffic systems. Founded on decades of research, the company's software helps transport and traffic engineers and authorities to create more efficient and sustainable transport networks.

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Dr Rahmi Akçelik
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