What DTV Consultants does

DTV Consultants is a Dutch mobility and traffic advisory firm founded in 1986 and headquartered in Breda, Netherlands, employing nearly 50 specialized experts. The company is privately held, bootstrapped, and operates without external investment or parent-company ownership. Its primary customer segments are Dutch municipalities and provinces, with secondary exposure to employers, road authorities, and national transport operators (Arriva, NS).

The firm is organized across six expertise domains: Active Mobility, Traffic Safety, Behavior, Traffic Lights, Smart Mobility, and Data & Development. It has progressively productized its consulting IP into a portfolio of proprietary software tools, including Mappinion (geographic citizen survey tool), iVRI Insights (iVRI performance monitoring dashboard tracking 28 KPIs), Fiets Peloton Module (camera-based cyclist-priority traffic-light module), VRI Planner (Excel-based asset lifecycle budgeting tool), Cocon Online (traffic-light design software), Mijn Kind Veilig Naar School (school-route safety platform), and CityScan (traffic-flow analysis). The Fiets Peloton Module won the Tour de Force Initiatiefprijs 2023, with pilots demonstrating 30% fewer stops and 40% shorter waiting times for cyclists.

DTV operates a sales-led, project-based professional services model with project-based consulting engagements for government clients and an emerging layer of productized software offerings. The firm is ISO9001 and ISO27001 certified, holds chairmanship of the national Thematafel (i)VRI within the Landelijk VerkeersManagement Beraad, organizes the Studiedag Verkeerslichten, and participates in the Nationaal Masterplan Lopen. It distributes through direct advisory relationships, content marketing, the quarterly Traverse e-zine, and active presence at Dutch mobility congresses. Average customer project rating is 8.1. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

DTV Consultants

Legal name

DTV

Website

https://dtvconsultants.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DTV Consultants is a privately held Dutch mobility and traffic advisory firm founded in 1986, serving Dutch municipalities, provinces, and transport operators with consulting services and proprietary software tools spanning active mobility, traffic safety, traffic-light engineering, and smart mobility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transportation and Mobility Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Transportation & Traffic Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAC)

Keywords

• Traffic engineering consulting
• Smart mobility solutions
• Active mobility planning
• Traffic safety audits
• Intelligent traffic systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Breda

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Consulting and Advisory Services: Professional consulting services covering mobility policy, traffic engineering, infrastructure design, safety audits, and behavioral interventions for government clients and organizations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DTV Consultants is a Dutch mobility and traffic advisory firm that helps governments and organizations with smart solutions for traffic and mobility, covering the full lifecycle from advice and design through execution and evaluation. The firm delivers project-based consulting services across active mobility, traffic safety, behavior, traffic lights, smart mobility, and data & development, complemented by a portfolio of proprietary software tools (Mappinion, iVRI Insights, Fiets Peloton Module, VRI Planner, Cocon Online) and intervention programs (Doortrappen, OV-OpStapDagen).

Product overview

DTV Consultants is a Dutch mobility and traffic consultancy organized around six expertises: Active Mobility, Traffic Safety, Behavior, Traffic Lights, Smart Mobility, and Data & Development. The company offers a portfolio of proprietary software tools complemented by advisory and consulting services. Key software products include Mappinion (geographic survey tool for citizen participation), iVRI Insights (online dashboard for monitoring intelligent traffic signal installations), Fiets Peloton Module (smart camera-based module giving cyclists priority at traffic lights), VRI Planner (Excel-based tool for traffic signal lifecycle planning), and Cocon Online (software for designing traffic signal installations). Additional offerings include the Mijn Kind Veilig Naar School platform for school route safety, CityScan for traffic flow analysis, DTV Academy for professional training, and intervention programs like Doortrappen (senior cycling) and OV-OpStapDagen (public transport training). The portfolio integrates advisory services with technology products to serve government clients across the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DTV Academy: Training and courses offered by DTV for personal development in mobility and traffic
• Mappinion
• iVRI Insights
• VRI Planner
• Fiets Peloton Module
• Cocon
• Mijn Kind Veilig naar School

Products and services

• Mappinion Geographic survey tool that provides insight into traffic and public space. Allows citizens to mark unsafe locations, preferred routes, or areas they dislike on interactive maps, supporting participation in mobility policy. Used by municipalities and provinces for citizen participation research.
• iVRI Insights Online monitoring dashboard that converts data from intelligent traffic signal installations (iVRI) into clear visualizations. Tracks 28 KPI indicators per installation including technical performance, conformity, and use case metrics. Used by regional data teams and municipalities across the Netherlands and Belgium.
• Fiets Peloton Module Smart technology module that uses cameras to detect groups of cyclists approaching traffic lights and adjusts green time to give priority to cyclist groups (pelotons) without causing delays to other traffic. Delivers 45% waiting time reduction and 30% fewer stops for cyclists in pilots.
• VRI Planner Excel-based tool for efficient maintenance and replacement planning of VRI (traffic signal) assets. Combines installation years of components with replacement and maintenance cost indicators for transparent annual budgeting by road authorities.
• Cocon Online Software for designing and calculating traffic signal installations (VRI). Used by traffic engineers to model and configure signalized intersections.
• Mijn Kind Veilig Naar School Platform providing insight into traffic safety around elementary schools by combining objective data (accident statistics, vehicle speeds) with subjective data (parent surveys and interactive map-based feedback). Used by municipalities to identify and address school route safety risks.
• Fiets Licht Informatie Paneel (FLIP) Information panel that informs cyclists before an intersection about the fastest crossing route at that moment, helping cyclists choose optimal routes at complex intersections. Deployed as part of the Fietsvriendelijke VRI program with Gemeente Ede (22 traffic lights).
• CityScan Data analysis tool providing detailed insights into traffic flow and network performance by combining data from traffic signals with sources such as NDW (Nationale Databank Wegverkeersgegevens) and TomTom. Used by road authorities for traffic flow analysis.
• DTV Academy Training and education programs for traffic engineering professionals, including courses on traffic lights, VRI programming, and smart mobility topics. Supports personal development for mobility practitioners.
• Doortrappen Program focused on keeping seniors (60+) cycling safely and confidently. DTV supports municipalities in organizing activities including Doortrapdagen (cycling event days) and fietsloketten (cycling clinics and advice points).
• OV-OpStapDagen Events helping seniors learn to travel independently on public transport, including practical instruction on using buses and trains, personal travel advice, and accompanied practice trips. Delivered in collaboration with Arriva, NS, and senior organizations. 3-4 out of 10 participants start traveling independently by public transport within weeks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45% reduction in waiting time for cyclists at traffic lights
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SmartwayZ.NLcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Strategic partnership with mobility program SmartwayZ.NL for the development and pilot of the Fiets Peloton Module. SmartwayZ.NL commissioned DTV to develop technology giving cyclists priority at traffic lights.
• FietsersbondminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDTV is a 'Friend of the Cyclists' Association', supporting the organization and its mission to promote cycling in the Netherlands since 2023.
• CROWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDTV collaborated with CROW on developing the Ontwerpwijzer Voetgangers (Pedestrian Design Guide), a key reference document for pedestrian-friendly infrastructure design.
• KBO en PCOBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior organizations partnering with DTV for OV-OpStapDagen to help seniors learn to use public transport independently.
• ArrivaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBus operator collaborating with DTV on OV-OpStapDagen and Moerdijk port bus connection (Line 177).
• NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational railway operator partnering on OV-OpStapDagen to help seniors become comfortable with train travel.
• Nationaal Masterplan Lopen PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDTV is one of over 60 partners in the National Walking Masterplan, including municipalities, provinces, ministries, knowledge institutions, and companies committed to promoting walking in the Netherlands.
• Thematafel (i)VRI / LVMBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDTV employees serve as chair and secretary of the national Thematafel (i)VRI, a platform within the Landelijk VerkeersManagement Beraad where road managers share knowledge and experiences about traffic control systems.
• Studiedag VerkeerslichtencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDTV organizes the annual Studiedag Verkeerslichten (Traffic Light Study Day), the premier professional event for traffic control experts in the Netherlands, now in its 15th edition.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Royal HaskoningDHV: Major Dutch-headquartered engineering consultancy with mobility, traffic management, and smart-mobility offerings for government clients. Overlaps with DTV on traffic infrastructure and policy advisory but operates across many adjacent infrastructure domains at far larger scale.
• Witteveen+Bos: Dutch engineering consultancy with a mobility and traffic practice serving public-sector clients on traffic engineering, infrastructure design, and smart mobility. Overlaps with DTV in domain and customer segment but at much broader engineering scope.
• Arcadis: Global design and consultancy firm with Dutch roots active in mobility, urban planning, and traffic infrastructure for public clients. Comparable customer segment and topic overlap, but with much broader geographic and service scope than DTV.
• Sweco: Large European engineering consultancy with a Dutch practice covering traffic engineering, smart mobility, and active mobility for public-sector clients. Overlaps with DTV's municipal/provincial go-to-market but at significantly greater scale and broader service portfolio.
• Yunex Traffic: Major global supplier of urban traffic management and iVRI solutions (formerly Siemens ITS). Comparable to DTV's traffic-light/iVRI portfolio but as a large-scale vendor of hardware and integrated software platforms rather than advisory-led services.

Emerging players

• Rapp Trans: Swiss-based international mobility and transport consultancy serving public-sector clients with traffic engineering, mobility planning, and behavior programs. Comparable in service offering and client type to DTV, though headquartered outside the Netherlands.
• PTV Group: German traffic software and consulting firm behind PTV Visum/VISSIM and traffic-management tools used by Dutch municipalities and provinces. Overlaps with DTV on traffic modeling, iVRI-related software, and transportation planning consulting.

Direct peers

• Vialis: Dutch specialist in traffic management systems, traffic light (VRI/iVRI) implementation, and traffic control centers. Closely comparable to DTV on the traffic-light/iVRI domain, competing for the same municipal and provincial mandates.
• Goudappel Coffeng: Dutch mobility and traffic consultancy offering data-driven traffic, transport, and urban-mobility advice to governments. Directly comparable to DTV on customer base (Dutch municipalities/provinces), core services (traffic engineering, mobility policy), and tool-based approach (e.g., DAT mobility modeling).
• Mobycon: Dutch mobility consultancy focused on active mobility, cycling, and traffic safety planning for governments. Directly comparable to DTV's Active Mobility and Traffic Safety expertises and similar client profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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