Predictive Modeling And Simulation Of Transportation
Develop and apply predictive multimodal transportation models, as part of a city’s overall digital twin, to simulate how changes in infrastructure, operations, technology, and demographics will impact movement and accessibility of a given area.
What is CUBE?
CUBE is a flexible and efficient modeling software to analyze the effects of new projects and policies on a city’s transportation network, land-use, and its population. CUBE is a desktop interface to link between the model, the data, and Geographic Information System (GIS) in a single click, making the development and application of your models easy to use.
Make Informed Decisions
- Easily visualize, test and compare multiple scenarios in one application
- Advise on the suitability of planning and design decisions to support business cases
- Uncover hidden consequences before going ahead with investment decisions
Accelerate Project Delivery
- Use simple flow charts to group processes and quickly complete tasks
- Access to libraries of functions to save time when developing models
- Flexible integration with third party tools, including Python
One system. One team
- One interface for land use and transport to support seamless communication and data sharing
- Reduce rework, opportunity for errors, and streamline processes with powerful spatial technology
CUBE Add-On extension applications
CUBE and its add-on extension applications cover all aspects of transportation to help you better understand the impact before implementation. These include:
CUBE (Base Product)
Access interactive data input and analysis, GIS functionality, model building, and scenario development. Create the best plan for your area with macroscopic movement data of people and vehicles.
CUBE Land
A land-use modeling software with a library of programs for modeling land use. You can easily integrate with any transportation model to predict land-use changes.
CUBE Cargo
A freight modeling software with a library of programs for modeling freight demand throughout a city or at a regional and long-distance scale, to understand or predict the impact of commodity flows.
AGENT Add-on
Assemble virtually any travel demand model structure (aggregate or disaggregate) including activity-based (ABM), tour-based, hybrid and trip-based models. EMME is required in order to use this AGENT Add-on. EMME and its add-on extension application, AGENT, covers all aspects of transportation forecasting to help you better understand the impact before implementation.
User Quote
“CUBE - As the name suggests, it provides a multidimensional approach in developing and editing the models, making it easier to work on for modelers across the world.”
— Surender Ganta, Transport Planner, Urban Mass Transit Company
FEATURED USER STORIES
Western Cape Province
Travel Demand Model for Cape Province
CUBE filled data gaps, employed innovative modeling techniques, offered integrated modeling tools, and created local experts for continued success.
CUBE Software Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
CUBE is a predictive modeling and transportation simulation software. You can analyze the effects of new projects and policies on a city’s transportation network, land-use, and its population. CUBE covers all aspects of transportation to help you better understand the impact before implementation.
Yes. CUBE Land and CUBE Cargo are Add-on modules to CUBE. If you already have a license of CUBE, you can purchase just the Land and Cargo add-on. If you don’t have CUBE already, you will also need to purchase a license.
The price of CUBE, CUBE Land and CUBE Cargo varies per region. While there are various types of licensing available, a common choice is the 12-month practitioner license offered through Bentley’s eStore. When you purchase through the eStore, you get a Virtuoso Subscription. This means you get the software and “Keys” (tokens) to redeem for customizable training, mentoring, and consulting services.
Processor
Minimum: Intel® Pentium 4, AMD Athlon
Recommended: Intel® Core i5, i7, Xeon or better; AMD Phenom II, Athlon II, FX-Series, A-Series APU or better
Operating System
Recommended: Windows 10
Memory/RAM
Minimum: 1 GB
Recommended: 4 GB or higher
With Cluster: 2 GB per core recommended
Disk Space
10 GB for the application and supporting applications and data (like GIS)
100+ GB for output files
Display
Minimum: 1024 x 768 at normal size (96dpi); 16-bit color depth
Recommended: 1440 x 900 or higher at normal size (96 dpi); 32-bit color depth
Video/Graphics Adapter
Minimum: 24-bit capable graphics adapter; 64 MB video memory
Recommended: 32-bit capable graphics adapter; 512 MB or more video memory
OpenGL version 2.0 runtime and Shader Model 3.0 or higher is recommended ATI or NVidia GPU is recommended for any 3D GIS work
For the most up-to-date system requirements, visit Bentley Communities.
Licensing and Subscription options
Choose What is Right for You
One-year license with training
Virtuoso Subscription – A popular choice for small and medium-sized businesses
Get access to software that comes with training – fast! Bentley’s eStore, Virtuosity, offers a convenient way to lease a 12-month license of Bentley software for a low, upfront cost. Every online purchase through Virtuosity comes as a Virtuoso Subscription that includes training and auto-renewals.
With no contract required, it’s easy to get started quickly.
One-time purchase with support
Perpetual License with SELECT
A perpetual license of Bentley software is a one-time purchase, with a yearly maintenance subscription, called SELECT. This includes 24/7/365 technical support, learning resources, and the ability to exchange licenses for other software once a year. With SELECT, you will benefit from:
- License pooling, so you can access your software from multiple computers.
- Access additional Bentley software with Term Licenses, which allow you to pay for what you use without the upfront cost of purchasing a perpetual license.
Annual renewal quotes are delivered directly to your inbox, and our experienced Renewal Representatives are available to answer your questions and guide you through any changes you’d like to make.
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