How to Use Autodesk Vehicle Tracking 2016 for Transportation Analysis and Design

Autodesk Vehicle Tracking 2016 is a software that allows you to perform vehicle swept path analysis, parking layout design, roundabout design, and intersection design within a familiar AutoCAD environment. It can also be hosted by MicroStation V8i and some AutoCAD-based applications. In this article, we will show you how to use Autodesk Vehicle Tracking 2016 for some common transportation analysis and design tasks.
Vehicle Swept Path Analysis
Vehicle swept path analysis is the process of simulating the movement and turning of vehicles on roads, intersections, parking lots, and other transportation facilities. It helps you to check the accessibility, clearance, and maneuverability of different types of vehicles under various scenarios. To perform vehicle swept path analysis with Autodesk Vehicle Tracking 2016, you need to follow these steps:
- Select a vehicle from the library or create your own custom vehicle.
- Draw a path for the vehicle to follow using the Drive command.
- Adjust the path parameters such as speed, steering angle, and lateral offset using the grips or the properties palette.
- Analyze the results such as swept path envelope, wheelbase tracking, tire tracking, body tracking, and minimum turning radius using the display options.
- Export the results to AutoCAD or MicroStation as polylines, blocks, or hatches.
Parking Layout Design

Parking layout design is the process of planning and designing parking spaces and aisles for vehicles. It helps you to optimize the use of space, improve traffic flow, and ensure safety and convenience for drivers and pedestrians. To perform parking layout design with Autodesk Vehicle Tracking 2016, you need to follow these steps:
- Select a parking standard from the library or create your own custom standard.
- Draw a parking area boundary using the Parking Area command.
- Specify the parking row parameters such as angle, width, length, offset, and setback using the grips or the properties palette.
- Add or remove parking spaces using the Add Space or Remove Space commands.
- Edit individual parking spaces using the Edit Space command.
- Analyze the results such as parking space count, occupancy rate, and accessibility using the display options.
- Export the results to AutoCAD or MicroStation as polylines, blocks, or hatches.
Roundabout Design

Roundabout design is the process of designing circular intersections that allow traffic to flow in one direction around a central island. It helps you to reduce delays, collisions, and emissions compared to conventional intersections. To perform roundabout design with Autodesk Vehicle Tracking 2016, you need to follow these steps:
- Select a roundabout standard from the library or create your own custom standard.
- Draw a roundabout boundary using the Roundabout command.
- Specify the roundabout parameters such as diameter, number of lanes, entry angle, exit angle, deflection angle, flare length, and island radius using the grips or the properties palette.
- Add or remove approach roads using the Add Approach or Remove Approach commands.
- Edit individual approach roads using the Edit Approach command.
- Analyze the results such as geometric design, capacity analysis, conflict points, and sight distance using the display options.
- Export the results to AutoCAD or MicroStation as polylines, blocks, or hatches.
Intersection Design

Intersection design is the process of designing junctions where two or more roads meet. It helps you to improve traffic efficiency, safety, and aesthetics. To perform intersection design with Autodesk Vehicle Tracking 2016, you need to follow these steps:
- Select an intersection type from the library or create your own custom type.
- Draw an intersection boundary using the Intersection command.
- Specify the intersection parameters such as number of legs, leg angles, leg widths, curb radii, median widths, and island shapes using the grips or the properties palette.
- Add or remove lanes using the Add Lane or Remove Lane commands.
- Edit individual lanes using the Edit Lane command.
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