Recent Project Experience
Cycle Infrastructure Design for Go Lakes Travel – Currently designing cycle schemes at Staveley, Windermere, Bowness, Pull Wyke and Clappersgate to improve safety and amenity for visiting cyclists in the South Lakes. Considering designs that are sympathetic to the National Park setting. Organised Public Consultation, liaison with stakeholders and preparation of tender documents.
Trunk Roads Park & Share sites investigation – Project manager for this study undertaken for Flintshire County Council (FCC) in 2012 to investigate Park & Share activities along A55, A483, A494 and A550 in North Wales. The study required the assessment and design of car park facilities, bus service connectivity, safety assessments and audits and appraisal of potential demand at the identified locations.
Llanrwst Town Centre Led the feasibility study and optioneering for proposals to improve traffic management, junction operation, reduce vehicle conflicts, effects of incidents and delays, safety and accessibility for vulnerable road users along the A470 Trunk Road for NWTRA. Included consideration of traffic forecasting and modeling using Paramics, along with alternative movement strategy through town centre. Prepared and instigated Public Consultation for proposals. Undertook Safety Audit of final designs.
Car Park Design, Talacre – Managed the investigation, preliminary design, public and stakeholder consultation and detailed design of potential car park sites in the holiday village of Talacre, North Wales. Included liaison with Flintshire County Council officers and Safety Audit.
Cheshire Local Transport Plan Project Leader for transport assessment of policies and strategies to be incorporated into the LTP. Involved developing a strategic multi-modal transport model for the county and testing several policy themes to optimise the potential benefit from investment in transport infrastructure improvements. The project included significant stakeholder consultation and derivation of local parking strategies, highway improvements, cycling and walking network enhancements and bus and rail service improvements. Analysis was also used to input to local area development plans.
A41 Safety Review Chester to Whitchurch Managed the comprehensive study of 25km of major road incorporating speed and traffic volume surveys at 600m sections, analysis of the accident record and consideration of vulnerable road users, particularly cyclists. Review of signing and lining to propose a consistent approach to information along the route. Appraisal of the effects of incidents on the highway and drawing up of traffic management plans and determination of diversion routes.
Mon a Menai STA Managed Sustainable Transport Area study in Bangor for NWTRA. The study considered traffic surveys and forecasting using NTM and Tempro, accident studies, traffic modelling, stakeholder consultations, parking analysis, accessibility studies for city centre, university, schools and Ysbyty Gwynedd, traffic management and signal analysis. Network analysis was also carried out on the cycling and walking routes in the area along with assessments of transport hubs, bus services, Park & Ride facilities and Smarter Choices initiatives with the employment site at Parc Menai. A final list of scheme options was developed and assessed through a WelTAG framework process.
A477 St. Clears to Red Roses Improvement Managed the transport and economic evaluations for this major highway improvement scheme on behalf of Welsh Government. The work included detailed traffic surveys including MCC's, ATC's, Roadside Interviews, speed surveys, public transport surveys and non-motorised user surveys.
A Traffic Model was developed in excel, using Diversion Curve analysis to predict traffic transferring to the new alignments, as part of the route selection and development of the Preferred Route. This was validated and calibrated against traffic count data and a previous SATURN model, used for option testing. Traffic growth was undertaken using the National Transport Model, National Trip End forecasts and local planning data.
An Economic Assessment of the improvement proposals was undertaken using COBA and QUADRO, the former comparing the costs of construction against the scheme benefits, the latter quantifying the costs of construction, maintenance and the effects of incidents and traffic diversions. A full WelTAG framework appraisal was carried out.
The study included Road Safety Audits, Non-Motorised User Audits and collation of data for input to the Environmental Impact Statement; especially Air Quality and Noise. Presented the expert witness evidence for Traffic and Economics at the Public Inquiry.
Burnley Transport Study Managed this study for Burnley Borough Council and assessed transport improvements in support of the Daneshouse, Stoneyholme and Duke Bar Area Action Plan and improved access to the town centre. It considered strategies and improvements for the cycling and walking networks, public transport accessibility and service improvements, local safety scheme improvements, transport modelling, traffic management and traffic calming schemes, economic evaluation of proposals and consultation with stakeholders and the local communities. NATA type assessment was carried out to determine scheme priorities to submit into the Council’s work programme. Final recommendations incorporated into the Council’s Action Plan.
A55/A494/A550 Park & Share study – Managed this appraisal for North Wales Trunk Road Agency. The study considered sites where informal Park & Share activity was taking place, provided research on existing formal sites in the UK and suggested an implementation strategy for new sites in North Wales. Framework analysis carried out to determine suitability and included deliverability, cost, demand, suitability as rural transport hub, integration with bus services, safety and location as key parameters.
Trunk Road Speed Review – Defined and managed the assessment process for North Wales Trunk Road Agency. Speed reviews carried out according to ‘Setting Local Speed Limits in Wales’ on all trunk roads in North Wales. Helped to determine assessment criteria and standardised appraisal proforma. Assessment and review of traffic, accidents, VRU’s, highway geometry and signage.
Borwick Lane Development - Carried out traffic surveys, design and access appraisals and Transport Assessment for this expansion of a leisure site in Carnforth, Lancashire. Included access design, parking analysis, traffic forecasting and modelling and traffic management. Planning Application being submitted.
Oxcliffe Road Development - Undertook site appraisal, access study and Transport Statement for this private residential and mobile home development in Morecambe, Lancashire.
Allscott Station Appraisal – Led feasibility study for investigation of new station at Allscott in Shropshire. Study considered access to cycling and walking networks, bus service provision, station car park requirements, potential passenger demand, rail service frequency, rail journey times, rail infrastructure improvements and scheme costs. Cost benefit analysis was undertaken but appraisal concluded that the new station was not viable.
Món a Menai STA - Managed Sustainable Transport Area study in Bangor for Gwynedd Council. Within the Sustainable Travel Area the study considered traffic surveys and forecasting using NTM and Tempro, accident studies, traffic modelling, stakeholder consultations, accessibility studies for city centre, university and schools, traffic management and signal analysis. Network analysis was also carried out on the cycling and walking routes in the area along with assessments of bus services, Park & Ride facilities and smarter choices initiatives with the employment site at Parc Menai. A final list of scheme options was developed and assessed through a WelTAG compatible framework process.
Cork Northern Relief Road – Managed the updating and development of the CNRR traffic model and subsequent operational assessment and economic evaluation of scheme options. Work carried out for Cork City/County Councils included modifying the existing CASP SATURN model, updating traffic counts, accident analysis, traffic forecasting using NRA growth rates and local planning data, operational assessment of junctions using Paramics, scheme option determination and testing, optimisation of junction locations, economic and cost benefit evaluations using COBA and stakeholder consultations.
Ellesmere Port Vision and Development Framework – Recently completed the transport elements of this vision and development framework for Cheshire West and Chester Council. It took a comprehensive look at all aspects of transport provision for the town and considered how these could be improved in the light of proposed significant local development proposals. The key to the study was to regenerate and raise the profile of the town centre and link it better to its surroundings. This was done in association with urban designers and planners and suggested ugrades in cycling and walking networks, access to local rail stations, revised parking policy, bus service enhancements and highway improvements.
East Lancashire Rapid Transit – Managed this transportation assessment of highways and public transport scheme proposals for traffic management and bus priority improvement. Modelling carried out in SATURN for the highway assessments and EMME/2 for the public transport forecasting and operation. Appraisal carried out to WebTAG procedures with COBA/TUBA/QUADRO economic assessments. Operational junction assessments for major intersections carried out using Paramics. Prepared a major scheme bid for DfT funding approval.
Chester Central East Vision and Masterplan – Carried out the transport, accessibility and movement strategy for this key development quarter in Chester city centre. Consisted of input to development vision statement and local development framework. Transport strategy, accepted by Cheshire West and Chester Council, considered a comprehensive review of local planning and transport policies and strategies, development of a transport strategy that put sustainable travel above the use of the car, edge of centre parking policy, delivery of goods and services, enhanced cycling and walking routes and improvements to information and access to bus and rail services.
A477 St. Clears to Red Roses Improvement – Managed the transport and economic evaluations for this major highway improvement scheme. The work included detailed traffic surveys including MCC's, ATC's, Roadside Interviews, speed surveys, public transport surveys and non motorised user surveys along the route of the proposed improvement.
A Traffic Model was developed in excel, using Diversion Curve analysis to predict traffic transferring to the new alignments, as part of the route selection and development of the Preferred Route. This was validated and calibrated against traffic count data and a previous SATURN model, used for option testing. Traffic growth was undertaken using the National Transport Model, National Trip End forecasts and local planning growth data.
An Economic Assessment of the improvement proposals was undertaken using COBA and QUADRO, the former comparing the costs of construction against the scheme benefits, the latter quantifying the costs of construction, maintenance and the effect of diversions.
The study included Road Safety Audits, Non-Motorised User Audits and collation of data for input to the Environmental Impact Statement, with particular reference to Air Quality and Noise.
Nigel presented the expert witness evidence for Traffic and Economics at the Public Local Inquiry in June 2011.
Burnley Transport Study – Managed this study for Burnley Borough Council and assessed transport improvements in support of the Daneshouse, Stoneyholme and Duke Bar Area Action Plan and improved access to the town centre. It considered strategies and improvements for the cycling and walking networks, public transport accessibility and service improvements, local safety scheme improvements, transport modelling, traffic management and traffic calming schemes, economic evaluation of proposals and consultation with stakeholders and the local communities. NATA type assessment was carried out to determine scheme priorities to submit into the Council’s work programme. Final recommendations were accepted by the Council and incorporated into their Action Plan.
Newtown Traffic Management Study – This traffic study was carried out for Powys County Council in association with Welsh Government, to address capacity and accessibility issues on the local highway network within Newtown. This was part of a town centre access and movement study and took account of forecast traffic growth associated with retail, commercial and residential development. Extensive traffic surveys were undertaken at the major junctions and journey times and delays on the trunk road were established. Traffic modelling was carried out using Paramics and scheme improvement options tested. Access to bus services and information along with consideration of cycling and walking networks and town centre parking issues were also addressed in this study.
M56 Junction 7 Improvement - Managed VISSIM microsimulation modelling analysis for grade-separated junction improvement, signal analysis and traffic management options.
Cheshire Local Transport Plan - Project Leader for transport assessment of policies and strategies to be incorporated into the LTP. Involved developing a strategic multi-modal transport model for the county and testing several policy themes to optimise the potential benefit from investment in transport infrastructure improvements. Project included significant stakeholder consultation and derivation of local parking strategies, highway improvements, cycling and walking network enhancements and bus and rail service improvements. Analysis was also used to input to local area development plans.
