Salford Quays VISSIM Micro-simulation Model

We were commissioned in July 2001 to provide transportation assistance in the lead up to the opening of the Designer Outlet Centre at the Lowry, Salford Quays.

A VISSIM model was built using dynamic assignment to model the impact of development traffic on the existing network. Vehicle actuation was employed to simulate the priority trams are given over general traffic.

A conventional TRANSYT model was then adopted to provide fully optimised results to assist GMUTC in updating existing signal timings.

Middlebrook Centre, Bolton

This development covers around 100 ha, and includes mixed retail, commercial, leisure and residential uses, plus the re-location of Bolton Wanderers Football Club to the Reebok Stadium.

We were successful in satisfying the Secretary of State on appeal that the substantial peak travel demand could be satisfied in a sustainable manner.

Kingsmead, Northwich, Cheshire

This greenfield site was won for residential development through the Local Plan process. With a capacity of 1800 units, it was at that time, the largest housing development in the NW. Our involvement centred on the resolution of the transport implications including the provision of a new bypass to London Road.

Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Sheffield

On completion, this was the largest covered shopping centre in Europe. DWP, and later SCP, were responsible for all vehicle surface access and car parking proposals throughout the planning stages up to implementation.

Birkenhead Town Centre Redevelopment

We are commissioned to prepare a comprehensive transport assessment to accompany a planning application for the redevelopment of Birkenhead Town Centre. The proposals incorporate 80,000 sq ft of non-food retail development and 78,000 sq ft for a major food-retail operator.

Major highway infrastructure alterations are proposed to accommodate enhanced facilities for public transport, provide adequate car-parking and to improve the environment for pedestrians.

Our assessment incorporates safety audit, highway design, accident analysis, parking and servicing management plans, and a green travel plan.

A VISSIM micro-simulation model was developed in parallel with TRANSYT to test the benefits offered by the proposed highway solution, to public transport operators and pedestrians.

The proposals have also been designed to allow for the continued penetration of the successful free electric-minibus service provided throughout Birkenhead as part of the Jupiter Initiative (Joint Urban Project in Transport Energy Reduction).

Lowry Centre, Salford

This is one of the Country's major Millennium projects and our role was to demonstrate the acceptability of the transportation implications of the Centre itself plus the proposed large adjacent retail and leisure complex from which part of the ongoing operational funding of the whole project will be derived.

Kingsway Business Park, Rochdale

Covering an ultimate area of 170ha, this scheme is being promoted by Wilson Bowden Ltd, Rochdale MBC, the Regional Development Agency and English Partnerships. Our involvement concerned the development of 24 ha including a principal access to the whole development from Kingsway.

Our impact analysis and highway proposals were accepted by the promoters in advance of the public inquiry.

Canary Wharf, London Docks

Singleton Clamp & Partners, have been retained by Canary Wharf Management Limited to provide specialist modelling expertise in terms of vehicle and pedestrian movements through the Wharf and surrounding area. Unusually, the predominant travel mode is by foot and our work mostly consisted of modelling the demand and provision of footway, platform, escalator and barrier facilities. In our ongoing work in respect of additional towers, we are responsible for the development and validation of the Pedroute Model to test a number of future scenarios to satisfy London Underground Limited and Her Majesty's Railway Inspectorate in respect of the operation of the Jubilee Line Station.

A VISSIM moving image-micro-simulation model of the Wharf has also been commissioned.

Re-Location of Shrewsbury Town Football Club

Planning permission, subject to the signing of a S106 agreement, has recently been granted for Shrewsbury F.C to move to a purpose built 10,000-seater stadium at the New Meadow on the southern outskirts of the town. We were successful in resolving all off-site highway issues with the local highway authority and the Highways Agency.

A comprehensive Travel Plan, covering all match scenarios, was also approved, and this will be the subject of a S106 obligation on the Football Club to ensure that the greatest choice of travel modes is available to both home and away fans. The development also comprises community recreation facilities and parking for 650 cars and 50 coaches.

Burton Waters Marina, Lincoln

Set in 140 acres, this is a large-scale mixed scheme on the outskirts of Lincoln off the Fossdyke Canal. It comprises, a 150 berth marina, 260 dwellings, hotel, health and leisure centre, nature reserve, leisure lakes, museum plus ancillary development The particular interest here was to promote sustainable travel in what is a rural location. The key was the establishment of a 200 space park and ride/park and sail facility for journeys to and from Lincoln City Centre.

Langton River Berth Environmental Assessment

Commissioned by Mersey Docks and Harbour Company as part of the Environmental Assessment team assembled by ABP, we produced a Transport Assessment of the proposal for the first River Berth on the east bank of the Mersey.

The assessment examined the highway impact of 300,000 unit’s p.a. passing through the ro-ro terminal from 2 No. 125-unit vessels. In conjunction with Twelve Quays, the proposal was forecast to result in a nett reduction of some 280 HGV movements per day across Sefton and Liverpool.

The assessment forecast localised increases in traffic around the terminal itself and along certain corridors between the docks and the strategic road network.  These areas were monitored for noise and air quality impacts.

The proposal obtained planning permission subject to a S106 agreement, which committed MDHC, amongst other issues, to the provision of a signing strategy and to a pedestrian-crossing improvement along Balliol Road.

A Green Travel Plan was also provided for future operators of the facility to ensure that employees and visitors alike were provided with adequate travel alternatives to the private car.

Dickens Heath Village, Solihull

This development of up to 1100 dwellings is based upon the concept of a typical Warwickshire Heritage Village conceived by the Prince of Wales's Architect, John Simpson.

Modern highway engineering experience was used in a manner that placed no reliance on current universal design standards, other than those protecting safety.

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