A 3D spatial prism map visualization in OpenPaths, showing a municipal road grid with hundreds of colorful segmented vertical bar charts representing traffic volumes, commute times, or transit modal splits across different zones.

Bentley OpenPaths

Starting at

$9,951.00 USD

Transportation planning and modeling software

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BENEFITS

Answer essential mobility “what if” questions

Plan, model, forecast, and analyze multimodal transportation systems to support smarter, faster planning decisions.
Urban traffic micro-simulation model in OpenPaths, showing multi-lane city streets, building blocks, and vehicle traffic flow colored by speed and congestion.

  • Trusted multimodal transportation modeling

    Build detailed transportation models for cities and regions across public transport, road, and multimodal networks. 

  • Advanced transport planning

    Apply travel demand models (trip/tour/activity) to evaluate policy, infrastructure, and mobility demands. Combine multimodal networks with travel demand forecasts. 

  • Faster, data-driven planning decisions

    Automated calibration, data fusion, and rich analytics improve model accuracy and confidence for transport planning teams.  

PRICING OPTIONS

Exclusive pricing options

Find the right professional tier for you

Bentley OpenPaths Advanced

All the essential capabilities for multimodal transport modeling and classic travel demand modeling in one solution.

Starting at

$9,951.00 USD

12-month Virtuoso subscription

Includes 1 license and 2 Keys for training or services

  • Includes Bentley OpenPaths CUBE, Bentley OpenPaths EMME, and Bentley OpenPaths CityPhi 
  • Multimodal transport network modeling
  • Classic travel demand modeling
  • Integrated demand and network workflows
  • Core transport planning and analysis tools

Bentley OpenPaths Ultimate

Includes all Advanced capabilities plus advanced travel demand modeling, traffic simulation and dynamic traffic assignment.

Starting at

$12,877.00 USD

12-month Virtuoso subscription

Includes 1 license and 2 Keys for training or services

  • Includes: Bentley OpenPaths CUBE, Bentley OpenPaths EMME, Bentley OpenPaths CityPhi, Bentley OpenPaths AGENT, and Bentley OpenPaths DYNAMEQ.
  • Advanced demand modeling, including activity-based modeling
  • Automated model calibration and data fusion
  • Traffic simulation and dynamic traffic assignment
  • Expanded mobility simulation toolset

More details

Modeling & simulation 

  • Multimodal transport network modeling 
  • Traffic simulation and dynamic traffic assignment 
  • Mobility simulation across all transport modes 
  • Scenario-based transportation planning and network evaluation 

Demand modeling 

  • Classic travel demand modeling 
  • Advanced and activity based demand modeling 
  • Travel demand captured from zones to individuals 

Data & analysis 

  • Integrated demand, network, and operational data 
  • Comprehensive model management and analysis tools 
  • Transparent analysis of transport model results 
  • Advanced analytics for transport planning and policy evaluation 

Reference Systems:

Bentley OpenPaths products offer high-performance scientific, graphics, and interactive computing capabilities. Certain features benefit from high-performance computing (CPUs) and dedicated graphics processors (GPUs). Requirements vary by product. Reference systems below provide illustrative guidelines:


Base system example: 

  • Intel Core i5 or i7 CPU, 2.3 GHz, or greater base clock 
  • 6 cores/12 threads or more 
  • 16 GB RAM or more 
  • NVIDIA RTX 3050, AMD Radeon, Intel Xe, or Intel integrated graphics (non-graphic workloads) 

Intermediate systems: 

  • Intel Core i7 or i9 CPU, 3 GHz, or greater base clock 
  • 8 cores/16 threads or more 
  • 32GB of RAM or more 
  • NVIDIA RTX 3060, AMD Radeon RX 6600XT, Intel Arc A770, or integrated graphics (non-graphic workloads) 

Advanced systems : 

  • Intel Xeon CPU, 3GHz or greater base clock 
  • 12 cores / 24 threads or more 
  • 128GB RAM or more 
  • NVIDIA RTX 3070, NVIDIA Quadro RTX, AMD Radeon Pro W6000, or integrated graphics (non-graphic workloads) 

Operating system:

  • 64-bit Microsoft Windows 11, 10, Server 2022, Server 2019, or Server 2016. 

Memory:

  • Minimum 16 GB RAM recommended 

Disk space: 

Installation of all Bentley OpenPaths products requires 8GB of disk space: 

  • Bentley OpenPaths EMME – 3.5GB 
  • Bentley OpenPaths CUBE – 2.5 GB 
  • Bentley OpenPaths DYNAMEQ – 1 GB 
  • Bentley OpenPaths CityPhi – 1GB 

Graphics: 

  • Use of 3D rendering and animation features requires OpenGL 4.0 support 

Browse: 

  • Recent versions of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox recommended 
  • Recent versions of Opera and Microsoft Edge may also work 

 

USER STORIES

Real stories. Real results.

New model supports Québec City 100% electric tramway

Réseau de transport de la Capitale used Bentley OpenPaths for ridership forecasts, optimizing planning and stakeholder investment.

A bright green articulated bus from Quebec's Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC) operates on a street in historic Old Quebec, with the Château Frontenac visible in the background.

CitiME helps Abu Dhabi incorporate micromobility

Leveraging Bentley OpenPaths, CitiME is transforming transport modeling in the Middle East.

A row of shared e-scooters parked on a sidewalk in Abu Dhabi, representing the micromobility network that the Integrated Transport Centre regulates using a digital twin.

Calibrated travel model and credible insights

After migrating Edmonton’s personal travel model (PTM) to Bentley OpenPaths, the PTM’s runtime for person trip projections improved by 50%.

An aerial photograph of the downtown Edmonton skyline, the subject of a comprehensive, survey-grade 3D digital twin created by the City of Edmonton for urban planning and management.

Transport for London delivers the Elizabeth line

Bentley OpenPaths helped improve commuter experience, bringing an additional 1.5 million people within 45 minutes of Central London.

A map visualizing the vast and complex network of Transport for London's assets, managed within a connected data environment to create a digital twin for the Elizabeth Line.

CitiME develops travel demand model in Cairo

To improve public transportation, CitiME uses Bentley OpenPaths CUBE for predictive multimodal modeling.

Nighttime photo showing heavy traffic congestion on a street in Cairo, representing the mobility challenges that were analyzed for the Cairo Metro Line 4 project.

City of Edmonton develops citywide traffic simulation

Using Bentley OpenPaths, city planners developed a roadmap to model Edmonton’s roadways for smarter future planning.

Dynameq traffic simulation model of downtown Edmonton, visualizing city-wide vehicle movements to analyze congestion and improve the transportation network.

New transport system sparks smart urban planning

Bentley OpenPaths helped Beijing Municipal Institute of City Planning & Design create a transportation prediction model in West Dongba.

An architectural visualization of the new public transportation system in West Dongba, showing a multi-level transit facility designed to meet the area's growing commuter needs.

FAQS

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The individual Bentley OpenPaths applications are no longer licensed separately. Bentley OpenPaths licenses are available in two editions:

  • Bentley OpenPaths Advanced which includes Bentley OpenPaths EMME, Bentley OpenPaths CUBE, and Bentley OpenPaths CityPhi.
  • Bentley OpenPaths Ultimate which includes everything in the Advanced edition plus Bentley OpenPaths AGENT and Bentley OpenPaths DYNAMEQ. 

You can seamlessly upgrade from Bentley OpenPaths Advanced to Bentley OpenPaths Ultimate for an incremental fee and without losing your existing investment. Contact us to discuss Bentley OpenPaths licensing options.

Or, if you are ready to go, simply run through the Bentley OpenPaths installer, and change your product level to Bentley OpenPaths Ultimate. Additional term licensing fees may apply. There is no need to reinstall applications.  

For support, visit Bentley’s Support portal. If you’re unable to use the Bentley Support portal, please email us at openpaths-info@bentley.com. 
Connect with us through the Bentley OpenPaths Community to stay informed. 

Transportation planning software is a digital toolset used by planners and engineers to analyze, model, and manage transportation networks. It helps them make data-driven decisions about roads, public transit, and traffic flow. 

Essentially, it allows planners to simulate the impact of potential projects—like a new bus route or redesigned intersection—on a virtual model of their city. This helps them test ideas, identify problems, and optimize plans before any physical construction begins, saving time and money while improving community outcomes. 

Transportation planning software is primarily used to model and simulate real-world transportation networks. Planners and engineers use it to: 

  • Forecast future demand: Predict how population growth will impact traffic and transit needs. 
  • Test "What-If" scenarios: Simulate the effects of new projects, like adding a bike lane or changing traffic signal timing, before construction. 
  • Identify problems: Pinpoint the sources of traffic congestion and analyze high-accident locations. 
  • Optimize transit: Plan more efficient bus routes and schedules based on ridership data. 

By testing ideas digitally, planners can make smarter, more cost-effective decisions to improve safety and reduce travel times. 

The main benefit of transportation modeling software is that it allows planners to make smarter, data-driven decisions. By simulating the transportation network digitally, agencies can: 

  • Save money: Test the impact and cost-effectiveness of projects before committing to expensive physical construction. 
  • Reduce risks: Identify potential problems and unintended consequences of a design in a virtual environment. 
  • Improve efficiency: Find the most effective solutions to reduce traffic congestion and improve travel times. 
  • Increase safety: Analyze different road configurations to find the safest designs for all users. 
  • Justify projects: Clearly communicate the expected outcomes and benefits of a proposed plan to stakeholders and the public. 

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