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transportmatters transportation planning, design and deliveryvolume: 7 issue: 3 2014
Melbourne
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Adelaide
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Townsville
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Sydney
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Canberra
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Gold Coast
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Perth
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Australian cities feature prominently in a range of international liveable city awards each year.
Some of our cities are forecast to double in size in our children’s lifetime. Clearly getting the right initiatives in the right place at the right time is a high priority, both for us today and as a matter of generational equity.
Why bring this up now?
Victorian voters go to the polls in late November: so in the spirit of the season and as our contribution to informed debate, we offer these top 5 requests on behalf of all Melburnians, present and future.
1. Government borrowing costs are at multi-decade lows, population and economic growth is strong and infrastructure investment is playing catch up. It’s the right time to increase our community debt level for productive purposes (and to relieve the burden on the next generation).
2. Debt won’t do it all. Other funding sources have worked overseas and there’s no shortage of capital and innovative private sector operators ready to invest in Australian economic infrastructure. We need pilot projects in all major eastern seaboard cities covering both road and transit initiatives.
3. Decision making on infrastructure that involves rigorous and independent assessment, and decoupling from the electoral cycle through bodies such as Infrastructure Australia.
4. Setting of long range planning and transport blueprints for our major cities with community and bipartisan political support. Investment priorities and decisions can occur safe in the knowledge that the key goalposts won’t shift.
5. Apply all of the above to every other major Australian City.
Having offered up our election wishlist, welcome to this edition of transportmatters where we focus on some of our recent thought leadership activities around the country.
As transport specialists, we’re proud of the work we’re doing to help shape our cities and regions.
Please contact one of the GTA staff mentioned for a more detailed discussion on any of the topics raised.
Best wishes The Specialist GTA Team
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9 message from the MD
2 transport: now you’re thinking policy
4 key projects: victoria
5 thought leadership: recent papers and presentations
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7key projects: queensland
in-focus: “the western front” tanya moran and GTA Perth
3 on the GTA couch: john morris (QLD)
all I want for Christmas a pre-election wishlist
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transportmatters is an industry briefing note we circulate regularly to clients and partners interested in urban transport issues and trends. It aims to contribute to the discussion on building productive, prosperous and liveable cities through integrated land use and transport planning.
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qld: priority development infrastructure programThe Queensland Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning (DSDIP) introduced the new Priority Development Infrastructure Co-investment Program in October 2014. It aims to partner with councils, developers and industry, to fund infrastructure projects that demonstrate significant flow-on economic benefits for the community.
A fact sheet on the program can be found on the DSDIP website.
source: www.dsdip.qld.gov.au
Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning
The Priority Development Infrastructure (PDI) Co-investment Program is a Queensland Government initiative to facilitate infrastructure that will enable significant economic development.
The Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning (DSDIP) is managing the PDI co-investment program and partnering with local governments to identify PDI projects.
Funding of PDI projects will be through co-investment by DSDIP (in conjunction with another party/ies) with the state seeking a return on its investment over time.
It is not a grant and does not replace the Royalties for the Regions program.
What is priority development infrastructure?
PDI is new infrastructure which, when completed, will generate or facilitate significant economic benefit. PDI can include road works, water supply, wastewater and storm water.
What is co-investment?
Co-investment is a mechanism between DSDIP and one or more relevant parties to deliver PDI.
The level of co-investment required by the parties will be a consideration, on a case-by-case basis, in determining the suitability of each proposed PDI project.
For approved co-investment projects, funds will be provided by DSDIP on an interest costs. This is then paid back in whole or in part to DSDIP to enable the ongoing funding of PDI. Whether it is all or partially paid back will depend on the PDI benefits.
How do I know if an infrastructure project is suitable for PDI co-investment?
To be eligible for co-investment, the relevant local government must either intend to, or already have infrastructure charges at or below the Fair Value Charges Schedule. The Fair Value Charges Schedule may be indexed up to the current cap.
Compared to the maximum charges the fair value charges are generally:
• 10 per cent lower for residential development
• 15 per cent lower for non-residential development
The PDI project needs to demonstrate that the Queensland Government’s investment will facilitate and accelerate economic benefits to the region, including how it may generate further investment.
The co-investor may be a local government, water distributor/retailer, developer or state agency and the proposed infrastructure must meet the definition of PDI.
What other considerations are taken into account?
DSDIP will also take into consideration the following additional matters:
• Whether the proposed PDI is supported by the final asset owner (e.g. council or utility provider).
• Details about the management and delivery of the proposed PDI.
• The level of return of the investment from the proponent to DSDIP, the methodology and time period proposed.
• The level of co-investment by another parties being offered.
Is there an application process for PDI co-investment?
There is no formal application process. Instead, potential PDI projects will be identified by DSDIP in conjunction with local governments and/or other proponents.
Information about potential projects can be provided to DSDIP using the preliminary information form on the DSDIP website.
More information on PDI:
Phone: 07 3227 8548Email: [email protected] Visit: www.dsdip.qld.gov.au/pdi
October 2014
sa: defeat of car park taxThe proposed Adelaide car park tax was defeated in State Parliament in September 2014, with the State Opposition joining with crossbenchers to block the introduction of the tax. For more information about how this development may affect the SA development industry, contact Paul Froggatt in our Adelaide office.
nsw: transport for NSW customer satisfaction indexTransport for NSW released their 2014 Customer Service Index in October 2014, based on the feedback of over 34,000 customers.
The Index is available on the Transport for NSW website.
source: www.transport.nsw.gov.au
Customer Satisfaction Index2014
act: capital metro update The ACT Government announced In September 2014 that the Business Case for the Capital Metro (light rail) Project had been approved by Cabinet and that the project will be delivered as an availability Public Private Partnership (PPP). This means that the ACT Government will begin regular payments for the light rail service when fully operational to specified standards.
Further information about Capital Metro is available from the website.
source: www.capitalmetro.act.gov.aucapitalmetro.act.gov.au
Capital Metro Annual Report 2013-2014
wa: intelligent transport systems master planMain Roads WA released their Transport Systems Master Plan in September 2014, as part of their ongoing “Smart Roads, Safe Journeys” strategy for 2020, which sets out a strategic vision for Intelligent transportation systems in WA, and will be complemented by a detailed implementation plan to be developed in early 2015.
The Master Plan,and supporting documents are available for download from the Main Roads website.
source: www.mainroads.wa.gov.au
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Intelligent Transport Systems Master Plan
September 2014
A strategic plan for intelligent use of technology to enable Main Roads WA’s 2020 vision of ‘Smart Roads, Safe Journeys’ delivering improved transport outcomes for all Western Australians
national: long-term trends in urban public transportThe Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development released detailed long-term trend statistics for Australian urban passenger transport in September 2014. Covering over a Century, these statistics include historical passenger movement within the Australian capital cities, and contrast changes over time in patronage on urban public transport systems alongside corresponding patterns of private vehicle use
The report is available for download from the BITRE website.
source: www.bitre.gov.au
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At a glance This information sheet presents detailed long-term trend statistics for Australian urban passenger transport, and compares changes in patronage on metropolitan mass transit systems with the corresponding patterns in private road vehicle use. (Note that annual values given herein refer to years ending 30 June.)
Over the last century or so, some of the developments in Australian urban passenger movement include:
• Total metropolitan travel in Australia has increased vastly over time, growing from an average of about 4 million daily trips taken in our capital cities during 1900 (including all trips, both motorised and non-motorised) to about 72.5 million trips per day by 2013 (for the 8 State and Territory capital cities; see Figure 1 for modal composition). The underlying metropolitan population growth, during this 18-fold increase in annual trip generation, was from about 1.43 million persons (as at 30 June 1900) to about 15.34 million (as at 30 June 2013, summed across the 8 capitals).
• Over this time, Australia’s major cities tended to grow ever outwards, generally leading to longer and longer average trip lengths. Thus, accompanying this increasing volume of annual trips, the length of an average metropolitan trip climbed from around 2.5 kilometres at the start of the twentieth century (when urban passenger transport was still dominated by non-motorised travel) to a current level of close to 7.5 kilometres per trip. This means the aggregate annual transport task in passenger-kilometres (pkm, derived by multiplying the total number of trips taken by the average length of those trips) has grown from an estimated level, across the capitals, of only about 3.5 billion pkm during 1900 to almost 197 billion pkm for 2013 (increasing by almost 56 times).
• The most substantial city expansions have generally occurred since the end of the Second World War, with motorised passenger travel across the capital cities having grown almost ten-fold since 1945. Most of that post-war pkm growth was due to cars and other road vehicles (such as motorcycles and light commercial vehicles used for non-freight purposes), leading to the existing dominance of private motor vehicle travel, which currently accounts for close to 90 per cent of the motorised pkm task within our capital cities.
• Throughout the first half of the twentieth century, up until the years directly following the Second World War, urban public transport (UPT) held the dominant share of total pkm within the Australian capital cities; before gradually losing market share with the growing post-war popularity of private car travel. Aggregate UPT mode share (for pkm by rail, bus and ferry) gradually declined, reaching around 10 per cent (roughly equivalent to current levels) by about 1980.
• However, recent years have seen substantial rises in passenger numbers across many Australian public transit systems, partially due to periods of higher than average fuel prices and to various infrastructure or service expansions (see BITRE 2014a). Average UPT growth was particularly strong between 2005 and 2009, with total patronage (summed across all 8 capitals) increasing by about 4.7 per cent per annum; while growth over the last few years has been more muted, averaging around 1.3 per cent per annum between 2009 and 2013.
• BITRE estimates that the result of this recent growth is around 1.56 billion passenger trips having been undertaken across the UPT systems of the 8 capital cities during the 2013 financial year – with
vic: Metropolitan Planning Authority annual reportThe Metropolitan Planning Authority released their 2013-14 Annual Report in October 2014 , with detailed information and statistics relating to Melbourne’s growth areas, organisational structure and financial results.
The report is available for download from the MPA website.
source: www.mpa.vic.gov.au
We’ve collected a few examples of recent Government statements, plans and decisions that may affect your business or community
Call your local GTA office contact if you need further information regarding the implications of any of these changes
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You’ve got a modelling and quantitative background, what’s your focus going to be at GTA?
In a nutshell, I’d like to ensure we are a leading light in the practical application of analytical methods to inform land use and transport planning for Australia (and beyond!). We have an amazing wealth of talented people who are adept at understanding the needs of our clients, and developing innovative ways of addressing them. And I sense a passion to contribute to the science and art of transport planning in ways that can lead to a better society. As we are now truly local in all parts of the country, we are in a position to cross-fertilise ideas between regions and to draw upon global expertise to benefit our local clients.
What did you learn living and working in Europe for many years?
Living in the Netherlands, I certainly rekindled my affair with the bicycle – while they have their transport problems, the urban form and culture of many European countries provides the ideal setting for active travel, and indeed for public transport. In general, you don’t need to change clothes or your schedule, and the moderate size, close proximity of cities and towns, coverage and frequency of public transport services offers a range of viable travel choices.
My role with OmniTRANS was to develop relationships with regional and local government agencies, universities and consultants all over the world to further understand and nurture opportunities that ultimately lead to sale of software or a partnership of some form. I was fortunate to be the conduit of ground-breaking applications of transport modelling and to connect at various points into the life-cycle of ideas in our industry. Many of those are now taking root in Australia. And some – like the Planning for Operations concept, have been adapted to fit the needs of our cities, and may now inspire others in return.
Your top three transport challenges facing Australian cities over the next 10 years?
With early origins around rail, our cities have now been shaped for almost a century by the car, while their centres have continued to ‘thrive’ as the hub of the radial rail networks.
Challenge #1 is to provide the (transport) infrastructure and services to enable our activity centres (and regional cities) to develop as preferred places for firms to locate, attracting a range of residential, retail, service, social, community and recreational opportunities – with fast and frequent links to other activity centres. Of course, some of our cities are already well on this path.
Challenge #2 is to provide sufficient quality of choice in the transport network, so that when individuals decide where, when and how to travel, their choices will reflect the outcomes we all desire for our cities, society, economy and environment.
Challenge #3 is to be more interesting. The future of modelling is to be more in tune with the decisions and information available to people – and the way we identify alternatives and choose between them. With access to data and computing power like never before, what has long been of high academic interest, is now at the heart of our practice.
For more information on our Brisbane office or our transport advisory or modelling services, call (07) 3113 5000 or email [email protected]
John is a Director in our Brisbane office and a key contact in our transport advisory and modelling team. We sat John down on the couch for a chat and talked about the European approach and challenges for Australian cities.
on the GTA couch: john morris (QLD)
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Huntingdale Bus Interchange transport planning and designMonash University / MGS Architects
We have worked closely with Monash University and MGS Architects to design and advocate for a new bus interchange at Huntingdale Railway Station, which is a key transport gateway to the Monash Clayton Campus and broader employment precinct. The new interchange design provides a seamless transition between rail and bus, improves safety and incorporates taxi and bicycle facilities. [email protected]
Chadstone External Roadworks transport designColonial First State Retail Property Trust Group
Following on from our transport planning services for the Chadstone Shopping Centre expansion, we were engaged to prepare the detail design package for the external road works on Princes Hwy and Warrigal Road, comprising alterations and new infrastructure at five intersections. We also engaged and managed the delivery of specialist associated services including geotechnical investigations, services proving and electrical design. Construction of these works is currently [email protected]
Peninsula Private Hospitalmaster plan preparationADCO Constructions
We’ve provided ongoing guidance and technical advice for the $55m first stage of the proposed extension of the Peninsula Private Hospital, and this year have worked with ADCO constructions on the detailed design phase of the project. We’ve also assisted in preparing the master plan, and provided expert testimony as part of the successful rezoning [email protected] [email protected]
Hepburn Shire Streetscapesmaster plan preparationHepburn Shire Council
Hepburn Shire Council appointed Outlines Landscape Architects and GTA to prepare streetscape plans to revitalise the centres of Creswick, Trentham, Glenlyon, Clunes and Hepburn Springs. The streetscape projects are aimed at reinforcing the sense of place, improving opportunities for business and development, and increasing safety and amenity for all road users. [email protected]
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recent papers and presentationsThought leadership and technical excellence are at the core of all we do. Here are a few recent examples of GTA staff activity from around the country where we’re making a contribution to industry knowledge.
chris coath melbourne officeIn mid September 2014, Chris lectured at RMIT University on the topic of Car Parking Policy and Management as part of their Integrated Transport Planning Course. The lecture consisted of presentations to both undergraduate and post graduate students on the role of parking generation, and options to accommodate generated demands.integrated transport planning RMIT Parking Strategy Lecture Melbourne, September [email protected]
dick van den dool sydney officeAdelaide hosted the International Urban Design Conference in early September 2014, and for the conference Dick assisted in the preparation of a visually-arresting single-page presentation explaining the role that infrastructure and town planning have on children’s activity levels and the overall health benefits of active travel.
2km safe & healthy school zone International Urban Design Conference Adelaide, September [email protected]
paul morris adelaide officePaul presented two separate presentations at August’s AITPM National Conference in Adelaide, displaying his diverse array of knowledge and experience in multiple facets of transport expertise. Paul first presented the case for developing our streets with walking and cycling in mind, as opposed to more cars, followed by an analysis of current and future issues faced by developers of car parking and the motorists looking for that elusive empty space. “please, in my front yard” developing streets for people, not cars & traffic and parking generation: the impact on development AITPM National Conference Adelaide, August [email protected]
peter strang brett maynardcanberra office sydney officeIn a joint presentation at the 2014 AITPM National Conference, Peter and Brett investigated Canberra’s status as one of Australia’s ‘healthier’ cities, and provided an analysis of the impacts of the new Bunda Street Shareway development on Australia’s capital.shared spaces for healthy and active places: can they work in canberra? AITPM National Conference Adelaide, August [email protected] [email protected]
wayne johnson sydney officeAs part of the Transport and Land Use Modelling stream at the 2014 AITPM National Conference, Wayne presented a paper outlining current issues regarding the management of shared zones within retirement villages, and recommendations for improvement.framework traffic management for shared zones in large private estates AITPM National Conference Adelaide, August [email protected]
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Roads Australia Fellowship Programtim de young melbourne officeTim is a Director in our Melbourne office, and is one of only 22 people nationally to have been accepted onto the Roads Australia Fellowship Program. Tim is delighted to have been paired with a former senior executive of Government, and joins other GTA staff attending Roads Australia events and functions.
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Parramatta CBD Access Strategyintersection improvement Roads and Maritime Services (RMS)
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Regional Transport Interchange Upgradesconcept plansTransport for NSW (TfNSW)
TfNSW has appointed a team of GTA-led transport specialists, architects, engineers and designers to develop concept plans for the upgrading of 10 transport interchanges in northern rural and regional NSW. The project supports the NSW Government’s Transport Access Program, the overarching NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan, the relevant Regional Transport Plans and the Disability Action [email protected]
Sydney CBD Light Railmesoscopic modellingTransport for NSW (TfNSW)
We have been requested to provide further advice for TfNSW in connection with the Sydney CBD and SE Light Rail traffic assignment. This includes a further review and update of the existing Aimsun SCATSIM mesoscopic model, construction stage impact assessment, identifying congestion hotspots, and testing of mitigation [email protected]
WestConnex / Parramatta Rd Corridoroperational modellingRoads and Maritime Services (RMS)
We have been engaged by the NSW Government through the WestConnex Authority to provide Operational Aimsun/SCATSIM Modelling on the Environmental Impact Statement for the $11Billion WestConnex/Parramatta Rd [email protected]
Gateway Shopping Centre, Darwintransport planning and modellingNesfall Pty Ltd
In another example of GTA’s national focus, the Sydney Office recently undertook planning and Paramics modelling services for a $300 Million, 60,000sqm retail development in Darwin with more than 3000 car spaces. We achieved reduced parking rates and lower trip generation rates than Council’s usual requirements. The development will occur in three stages out to the year 2022. [email protected]
RMS engaged us to test a number of intersection improvement measures within the Parramatta CBD in Sydney. The aim is to develop a more efficient network supporting all modes of transport. The assessment of improvement options will require a number of quantifiable objectives such as intersection level of service, travel time reliability, level of priority for public transport, land use and demand changes that will be evaluated using intersection modelling (SIDRA and LinSig) and the Aimsun mesoscopic [email protected]
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2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth GamesMicrosimulation Model Department of Transport & Main Roads
We were commissioned to develop a pilot microsimulation model and framework for future development of venue transport plans, in order to assist planning for precincts through providing quantifiable performance. This work includes the simulation of individual vehicle and pedestrian movements to demonstrate the impact and interaction of the Games during peak [email protected]
Gurner’s $600 million development will occupy a long-dormant, 5000 square metre triangular site in Fortitude Valley, bordered by Brunswick and Alfred streets and Barry Parade. We have provided specialist transport planning for the project through all phases from concept through to detailed [email protected]
FV Towers Specialist transport planningGurner
In response to an information request from Brisbane City Council, we were engaged by the Pask Group to provide a response to each of the traffic-related issues for the 750 lot subdivision located adjacent to the Rochedale Town Centre Precinct. This includes a review of the existing and proposed traffic network and conditions, and the amount of other traffic likely to be generated by the [email protected]
The Department of Transport & Main Roads (TMR) engaged us to assist in analysis of options for the upgrade of the Pacific Motorway (M1) corridor through Rochedale, and review of the existing AIMSUN model. The options involve widening of the motorway to 8 lanes, reconfiguration of interchanges and concepts for bus connection to Springwood, together with a new Park-n-Ride station at [email protected]
Arise at Rochedale Residential DevelopmentTraffic network analysis and layout designPask Group
Pacific Motorway UpgradeAIMSUN ModellingDepartment of Transport & Main Roads
in-focus“the western front” tanya moran and GTA Perth
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For 25 years we’ve been providing you with strategic transport planning, modelling and traffic engineering advice, and more recently key advisory roles on major transport infrastructure projects. We’re now delighted to announce the opening in August 2014 of our new Perth Office on St Georges Terrace. I am pleased to be leading GTA’s move to the city I’ve called home for over 20 years. Our key difference is that we’re specialists. Transport and traffic advice is what we do and as a result we attract the leaders in our field. As a national company owned by its principals, you get a senior GTA person on every project we deliver. We bring that national perspective and set of skills, resources and experiences to every project we complete in WA.My personal approach is built around client service and collaboration. Following graduation from the University of Western Australia, I bring experience working as a traffic and transport professional around Australia, leading significant projects, and being actively involved on the Engineers Australia Transport Panel Committee, and the Planning Institute of Australia Committees in both WA and QLD. I look forward to meeting you and welcome calls on 08 6361 4634 to discuss opportunities in Western Australia.Tanya Moran Director (WA) [email protected]
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The ACT Environmental and Planning Directorate (EPD) is undertaking a review of the master plans for Woden and Belconnen Town Centres, and developing a master plan for Mawson Group Centre. We developed car parking strategies to assist in the master planning, and ensure that an appropriate number of future parking spaces are provided, and in suitable locations. The strategy noted the importance of encouraging alternative forms of transport, with an appreciation of the context of the centres within the transport system. [email protected]
We recently completed a car parking strategy for Canberra’s Parliamentary Zone, where we developed and assessed various scenarios to implement and manage the introduction of paid parking. The recommended scenario has now been implemented, and as predicted, a significant mode shift away from car use to buses occurred. This further supports the use of such facilities in being an effect travel demand management tool when implemented [email protected]
Woden, Mawson & Belconnen Master Plans car parking strategies ACT Environmental and Planning Directorate
Canberra Parliamentary Zone car parking strategy The National Capital Authority
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We were appointed by the City of Unley to undertake a Local Area Traffic Management Study of the Forestville and Everard Park Suburbs located close to the CBD. After presenting our analysis to a Community Reference Group, we will then develop opportunities and options, covering all transport modes, and integrating urban design principles from the SA Streets for People Compendium and Healthy by Design SA to contribute to traffic management and transport accessibility within the study area. [email protected]
Forestville and Everard Park Local Area Transport Study City of Unley
We have been engaged as part of a multi-disciplinary team led by Hames Sharley to provide traffic and transport advice for the development of a Regional Aquatic Centre to serve the growing communities of Victor Harbor, Goolwa and other local townships within the Council areas. We will be assessing the access locations and design in relation to the anticipated traffic demands, and investigating pedestrian and cycle links from existing and proposed shared path routes linking to the coast and planned residential [email protected]
Our Adelaide office recently undertook it’s first major AIMSUN model for the $30m redevelopment of the Gilles Plains Shopping Centre. The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure required us to undertake AIMSUN modelling to assess any traffic impacts on their proposed North East Road and Sudholz Road upgrade as a consequence of the development. In accordance with their guidelines, two options for the upgrade were modelled, concluding that the proposed upgrade will be able to cater for the anticipated increase without the need for specific infrastructure upgrades. [email protected]
Fleurieu Regional Aquatic CentreTraffic and Transport Advice Hames Sharley on behalf of Victor Harbor and Alexandrina Councils
Gilles Plains Shopping Centre AIMSUN Modelling Makris Group
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about GTAThanks for your interest. We welcome your comments. Please get in touch with Christian Griffith in the Melbourne Office for further information.
transportmatters has been carefully prepared by GTA Consultants. This industry briefing note is not intended to be comprehensive and neither GTA Consultants nor any persons involved in its preparation accept any form of liability for its contents. The information contained in it should not be relied upon to replace professional advice on specific matters. transportmatters is Copyright and cannot be reproduced without the written permission of GTA Consultants. © 2014 GTA Consultants
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message from the MD“I’d be as bold as to say that companies that have a sales culture should really be trying very hard to replace it with a thought leadership culture because … the sales pitches we know are really dead. It’s no longer good enough for companies to just flog their products or services.” {Craig Badings: Australian author and speaker}Or more aptly…“Thought leaders look at existing best practices then come up with better practices.” {Shel Israel (1944-) US author and speaker}.At GTA Consultants, we have deliberately sought to progressively evolve into an organisation with a leading reputation of a ‘higher value-add’ offering to the industry. We are determined to collaboratively support our clients and partners to broaden their observations of what is achievable in order to propel growth, innovation and opportunity together.This edition celebrates GTA’s more recent activities associated with the nurturing of our thought leadership and technical excellence attributes, which have included:• progressing strong academic and research links• proactively supporting industry body relationships, including participating in
key industry roles• regular paper preparation, industry presentations and industry comment• facilitating and participating in external training, professional development
and mentoring programsAll of these activities have reinforced GTA’s emerging reputation in the industry as the thought leader in the transport policy setting and advisory space, which helps feed into the ultimate goal of realising the momentum of the success and significance that we are capable of creating with one another.I hope you enjoy this current edition of transportmatters.
Best RegardsMichael Durkin Managing Director
Melbourne
A Level 25, 55 Collins Street PO Box 24055 MELBOURNE VIC 3000 P +613 9851 9600 E [email protected]
Brisbane
A Level 4, 283 Elizabeth Street BRISBANE QLD 4000 GPO Box 115 BRISBANE QLD 4001 P +617 3113 5000 E [email protected]
Adelaide
A Suite 4, Level 1, 136 The Parade PO Box 3421 NORWOOD SA 5067 P +618 8334 3600 E [email protected]
Townsville
A Level 1, 25 Sturt Street PO Box 1064 TOWNSVILLE QLD 4810 P +617 4722 2765 E [email protected]
Sydney
A Level 6, 15 Help Street CHATSWOOD NSW 2067 PO Box 5254 WEST CHATSWOOD NSW 1515 P +612 8448 1800 E [email protected]
Canberra
A Unit 4, Level 1, Sparta Building, 55 Woolley Street PO Box 62 DICKSON ACT 2602 P +612 6243 4826 E [email protected]
Gold Coast
A Level 9, Corporate Centre 2 Box 37, 1 Corporate Court BUNDALL QLD 4217 P +617 5510 4800 F +617 5510 4814 E [email protected]
Perth
A Level 27, 44 St Georges Terrace PERTH WA 6000 P +618 6361 4634 E [email protected]
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