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Transportation Networks

Make data-driven decisions, develop phased implementation plans, and optimize your multimodal network with our AI-powered platform.

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The AI Platform for Transit Planning.

The Ontra Difference

Bringing modeling and optimization into everyday planning.

Generating optimized routes and zones

Automatically generate new routes and zones and recommend the best changes for the existing network.

Demand modeling and mode shift

Model regional travel demand and rider mode shift to capture both existing and latent demand in the optimized network.

Encoding real-world constraints

Incorporate budget, fleet, service standards, and agency feedback to narrow feasible options.

Phased implementation planning

Build phased rollout plans for pilots, gradual demand shifts, and long-term planning.

How Our Optimization Works

Our AI-powered platform combines your data with scenario constraints to find the optimal network.

Flowchart showing the optimization process: three inputs on the left — Demand Data (population and employment patterns from ACS, LODES, and other mobility data), Network Data (road network and POIs from OSM, traffic data, GTFS-RT, parking), and Ridership Data (demand modeled using AFC, APC, and AVL data) — feed into a central Optimize step along with a Scenario configuration (objective KPIs, fleet size, budget, route types). Three outputs emerge on the right: Optimized Network (recommended routes, zones, frequencies, service patterns), KPIs and Analysis (impact on ridership, cost, accessibility, and equity), and Reports and Visuals (presentation-ready maps, dashboards, and charts).

Network Analysis Tools

Evaluate current and potential transit networks across various scenarios using dynamic and accessible tools integrated into the platform.

Trip flow visualization showing origin-destination patterns

Visualize trip flows

Understand where riders want to go with origin-destination flow maps. See demand patterns across your service area and identify underserved corridors that need better connections.

Load factor analysis showing vehicle occupancy across routes

Analyze load factors

Monitor vehicle occupancy across every route and time period. Identify overcrowded segments, right-size your fleet, and balance service levels to improve the rider experience.

What's New

Take a look at some of our latest features and updates.

Isochrone analysis

Measure how far riders can travel within a given time. Evaluate coverage equity, compare scenarios, and ensure your network reaches the communities that need it most.

Plan with census data

Make informed decisions about your routes and on-demand zones with census data and demographic insights that automatically update as you make changes.

Imported geospatial data layers displayed on a planning map

Import data layers

Import and display geospatial data layers on your planning map to understand your network in context.

Modern Design Tools

Create workspaces to edit networks and scenarios with real-time collaboration.

Real-time collaboration

Multiple planners can edit routes, review scenarios, and leave comments in the same workspace.

Drawing and editing transit routes on an interactive map

Intuitive route and zone drawing

Draw, extend, and reshape routes or on-demand zones directly on the map with snap-to-road precision.

Ready to Optimize Your Network?

See how Ontra can help your agency plan smarter, faster, and more equitably. Get a personalized demo from our team.