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Traffic Engineering
Traffic engineering is the design and construction of measures to regulate or improve the flow of traffic. It incorporates elements such as traffic signal design, traffic calming, bus and cycle priority, variable message signage, intelligent transport systems, traffic regulation orders, contra-flows and speed limits.
Where a development requires works to be carried out to an existing public highway, an agreement must be made between the developer and the Local Highway Authority under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980.
The agreement covers works such as the construction of new access roads, the improvement of junctions with the highway and safety related works such as traffic calming and improved facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.
Works within the limits of the publicly maintained highway are not permitted until the Section 278 Agreement is completed and the financing secured.
Where a development requires works to be carried out to an existing public highway, an agreement must be made between the developer and the Local Highway Authority under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980.
The agreement covers works such as the construction of new access roads, the improvement of junctions with the highway and safety related works such as traffic calming and improved facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.
Works within the limits of the publicly maintained highway are not permitted until the Section 278 Agreement is completed and the financing secured.
The Benefits
The benefits of professional traffic engineering services are:
▪ A timely and professionally prepared
agreement under Section 278 will avoid
delays to the completion of the
development.
▪ Design of suitable off site highway
improvements as an integral part of a
development will help to secure planning
consent.
▪ Reallocating road space for more sustainable
modes of transport such as public transport
and cycling will improve the accessibility
criteria of your development site.
▪ Identifying the most suitable form of access
to a development site (signals, roundabout,
etc.) will reduce local congestion and over
engineering.
▪ Ensuring that proposals for new highway
infrastructure comply with relevant design
standards will avoid costly rework and
delays.
▪ Design of new roads in conjunction with a
new development will relieve congest
▪ Optimising the performance of traffic signal
junctions will reduce congestion.
The benefits of professional traffic engineering services are:
▪ A timely and professionally prepared
agreement under Section 278 will avoid
delays to the completion of the
development.
▪ Design of suitable off site highway
improvements as an integral part of a
development will help to secure planning
consent.
▪ Reallocating road space for more sustainable
modes of transport such as public transport
and cycling will improve the accessibility
criteria of your development site.
▪ Identifying the most suitable form of access
to a development site (signals, roundabout,
etc.) will reduce local congestion and over
engineering.
▪ Ensuring that proposals for new highway
infrastructure comply with relevant design
standards will avoid costly rework and
delays.
▪ Design of new roads in conjunction with a
new development will relieve congest
▪ Optimising the performance of traffic signal
junctions will reduce congestion.
How We Can Help
We provide a comprehensive service on all matters relating to traffic engineering from conception through to completion.
Our experienced engineers are adept at identifying innovative solutions to highway and traffic problems, from the preparation of preliminary design proposals to the completion of detailed drawings for construction purposes.
We combine technical expertise, with a sound commercial understanding, to devise the most cost effective and environmentally friendly solutions.
We are fully conversant with all relevant design guidance documents and we ensure that our designs meet the required standards of safety and quality.
We will liaise with the Local Planning and Highway Authorities and the Highway Agency (where required) on your behalf to ensure that your development and the associated traffic engineering works progress as smoothly as possible.
Here are some of the traffic engineering services we provide:
We provide a comprehensive service on all matters relating to traffic engineering from conception through to completion.
Our experienced engineers are adept at identifying innovative solutions to highway and traffic problems, from the preparation of preliminary design proposals to the completion of detailed drawings for construction purposes.
We combine technical expertise, with a sound commercial understanding, to devise the most cost effective and environmentally friendly solutions.
We are fully conversant with all relevant design guidance documents and we ensure that our designs meet the required standards of safety and quality.
We will liaise with the Local Planning and Highway Authorities and the Highway Agency (where required) on your behalf to ensure that your development and the associated traffic engineering works progress as smoothly as possible.
Here are some of the traffic engineering services we provide:
▪ Traffic & Parking Surveys.
▪ Traffic Regulation Orders.
▪ Road Closures & Footpath Diversions.
▪ Traffic Speed Measurements.
▪ Road and Horizontal Surface Markings.
▪ Design of pedestrian & cycle crossing
facilities.
▪ Traffic Regulation Orders.
▪ Road Closures & Footpath Diversions.
▪ Traffic Speed Measurements.
▪ Road and Horizontal Surface Markings.
▪ Design of pedestrian & cycle crossing
facilities.
▪ Multi-Modal Interchange Design.
▪ Park-&-Ride feasibility and design.
▪ Traffic Calming & Management Schemes.
▪ Signage Design.
▪ Vehicle Swept Path Analysis using
AutoTRACK computer software.
▪ Junction Capacity Analysis.
▪ Park-
▪ Traffic Calming & Management Schemes.
▪ Signage Design.
▪ Vehicle Swept Path Analysis using
AutoTRACK computer software.
▪ Junction Capacity Analysis.
Examples of Our Work
Innsworth Technology Park, Gloucester: Design of improvements to existing signal junction access and Road Safety Audit.
Lytham Quays: Access road design relating to a mixed use development comprising residential, office and industrial.
Lingley Mere Business Park, Warrington: Design of 28 no. amended road signs to provide directional signage to the Business Park, which has planning permission for 1,000,000 ft² of office development as well as a Hotel. More...
Innsworth Technology Park, Gloucester: Design of improvements to existing signal junction access and Road Safety Audit.
Lytham Quays: Access road design relating to a mixed use development comprising residential, office and industrial.
Lingley Mere Business Park, Warrington: Design of 28 no. amended road signs to provide directional signage to the Business Park, which has planning permission for 1,000,000 ft² of office development as well as a Hotel. More...
Moss House Road, Blackpool: Detailed design of new signalised junction to serve residential development and improvements to existing adjacent signalised junctions.
Blackmore Business and Technology Park, Malvern: Detailed design of 300 m of Industrial access road. More...
Hills Property Ltd, Sarum Drive, Devizes: Design of the access road complete with turning head and cycleway links.
The Laurels, Bolton: Design of vehicular access arrangement incorporating traffic calming measures via the introduction of two carriageway build-
Willow Brook Centre, Bradley Stoke: Advice on possible road safety measures at the Willow Brook Centre (retail park), Bradley Stoke, including provision of cost estimates for preferred options. More...
