Transport Planning & Traffic Engineering

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Our transport and traffic team has extensive experience in planning, design and management of all facets of traffic engineering and transport planning projects.

GHD brings a fresh approach to Integrated Transport with an innovative, dynamic, highly motivated and enthusiastic team of traffic engineers and transport planners who harness a great depth of experience and knowledge in industry.

Whether you require high level policy and strategic advice at the beginning of a project or detailed engineering advice at the design stage, you’ll benefit from the commitment and dedication provided by our people. We pride ourselves on staying informed of the latest industry trends and thinking through regular involvement in industry groups, conferences and seminars.

We understand that transport needs are inherently linked to land use; the two cannot be understood in isolation. Our integrated team of transport and land use planners offer advice and solutions related to the entire system, rather than one item in isolation. Our solutions encourage active travel. Our thinking incorporates an understanding of economic and financial factors impacting on efficient freight movement, such as road versus rail freight options.

Public transport is becoming increasingly important in society. We are equipped to provide a way forward - from the specifics of bus route timetables through to the location and layout of new rail interchanges and associated track route alignments.


Services

  • Integrated landuse and transport advice and studies
  • Urban revitalisation transport advice
  • Traffic and transport modelling, pedestrian simulation
  • Demand management
  • Parking strategies, analysis and advice
  • Transport strategies
  • Strategic route planning and feasibility studies
  • Public transport infrastructure and service advice
  • Road Safety Audits and analysis
  • Active transport, bicycle and pedestrian advice
  • Freight planning and advice
  • Travel behaviour change
  • Traffic impact assessments
  • Traffic engineering assessments and advice

For more information, please contact:

Shaun Smedley
Tel: +61 3 8687 8164
Email: Shaun Smedley

A New Busway for Brisbane

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Queensland Transport engaged GHD to undertake a pre-feasibility investigation into the need, scope and likely issues involved with a proposal for the busway in the locality of the Gympie Road corridor. This corridor is a major arterial road that serves as both a regional linkage and a key component in the central northside district road network.

A range of previous studies, including the Corridor Selection Report, identified the need for a northern busway to provide a new public transport line haul (high quality, high frequency) route to support existing and future north side suburban services.

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Australian National Ports Strategy

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Launched in January 2011, the Australian National Ports Strategy provides a coordinated planning approach for Australian governments to help plan for port infrastructure and the associated road and rail linkages that connect these important gateways to all Australian cities and towns.

Through the provision of five themed background papers, several presentations and support at two stakeholder forums, one in Melbourne and the other in Adelaide, GHD assisted Infrastructure Australia and the National Transport Commission on the development of the draft strategy.

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Design & Construct Travel Demand Management Auckland Motorways

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GHD is currently providing professional engineering services for the safety management of over half of Auckland City’s road network. This is a two to five year contract and is a key initiative toward meeting the objectives of the government’s Road Safety 2010 strategy.

The contract calls for investigation, feasibility analysis, preliminary and detailed design of road safety improvements. To meet these requirements, GHD has carried out and supplied Auckland City Council with:

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Garapan Special District Revitalization and Pedestrian Mall

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GHD performed studies and provided full A&E services as part of the USD30 million revitalization of the Garapan Special District, a 15-block tourist area of Saipan.

Our scope of work involved studies and preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for USD8 million of road, drainage, signalization and landscaping improvements. The project was prepared in accordance with AASHTO guidelines and Federal Specifications Standards. GHD was responsible for the design of the geometry, utility relocation, drainage, signalization and traffic studies. This project required extensive coordination with the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation, the Saipan Department of Public Works, and the Office of the Governor Planning Office. Construction documents included culverts, street paving and sidewalks, signalized intersection, landscaping features, signing and striping.

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Halton Transportation Masterplan (2031) - The Road to Change

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GHD provided project management services to lead the development of Halton Region's Transportation Master Plan to 2031 - The Road to Change.

Over the next 25 years, the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) is expected to grow significantly.  The Province of Ontario forecasts that Halton Region will comprise a significant portion of this growth, and will have a population of approximately 780,000 people and 390,000 jobs in 2031.

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Haymarket Infrastructure Project, Lincoln, Nebraska

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Roundabouts were utilized at two key intersections to address the future traffic concerns of the new Haymarket redevelopment project being completed by the City of Lincoln and the University of Nebraska.

Our tasks for the project included: the optimization of the horizontal geometrics and reviewing the vertical geometrics, jointing, pavement marking, signing, and lighting. GHD’s roundabout team was able to optimize the roundabouts for safety and capacity without impacting the overhead bridge’s abutment and piers with university parking lots and the railroads right-of-way. Our team presented mitigation techniques to improve the roundabouts’ operations during event traffic. 

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Merton Road Shared Cycleway

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GHD is pleased to announce the completion of the Merton Road Shared Cycleway in Auckland.  With innovation and team work at its core, the cycleway project is a success story for GHD, HEB and Auckland City Council. One kilometre in length, the cycleway presented a number of unique and interesting challenges for all parties involved. The preliminary design and consultation began in April 2009.

Considerable stakeholder management was crucial for this project and as part of the review process, included liaison with various groups including Cycling Action Auckland. The co-ordination of three contracts into one (OHUG, Physical Works and Resurfacing) was successfully executed to ensure optimum timeliness and cost saving.  

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Perth to Bunbury Highway

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The Southern Gateway Alliance, comprising GHD, Leighton Contractors and WA Limestone in partnership with Main Roads Western Australia, was awarded the contract to build the AUD11 million new Perth to Bunbury Highway.

Work on the project officially began on 21 December 2006 and continues throughout the southwest today.

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Section A: Cooroy to Curra, Southern Interchange to Sankeys Road

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GHD were appointed to complete the final options, business case and preliminary design for the Cooroy to Curra, Southern Interchange to Sankeys Road.

GHD were appointed to complete final options, Business Case and Preliminary Design along a 14km stretch of road from the Cooroy Southern Interchange to Sankeys Road..

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Section B: Cooroy to Curra, Sankeys Road to Traverston Road

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GHD was engaged in the contract management of Cooroy to Curra Section B, a 12km stretch from Sankeys Road to Traveston Road.

The second package of the contract involved the construction of a 2 km deviation at the southern end to divert Bruce Highway traffic and allow for the construction of Skyring Creek Bridge in Package 3. Package 3 works includes the construction of bridges and drainage structures and the remainder of the works including pavement, road furniture, asphalt, landscaping and safety features (guardrail, signage, line marking, help phones and lighting). This will alleviate a known accident black spot section on the National Highway and provide benefits to the community, travelling public and road freight industries. Funding for the project totalling $613m is a joint exercise from the Federal Government ($488m – Australia’s National Building Program) and the Queensland State Government ($125m).

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Tauragat Well Road, Road Safety Audit

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In May 2012, GHD was engaged by the Coorong District Council to complete a road safety audit on Tauragat Well Road, South Australia. The client's objectives were to identify road safety deficiencies and suggested corrective actions prior to the road being sealed.

The audit addressed the guidelines included in Austroads, Guide to Road Safety Part 6 – Road Safety Audits 2010.

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Timaru Transport Study

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GHD completes comprehensive study to accommodate sustained growth.

GHD was commissioned by the Timaru District Council and the New Zealand Transportation Authority (NZTA) to carry out research and analysis eventuating in a strategy for alleviation of Timaru’s escalating traffic issues. 

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Shaun Smedley

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Transport services and infrastructure development are currently undergoing unprecedented growth globally. To enable clients to extract optimum value from projects, adequate and appropriate planning is must be undertaken. Industry now looks to Integrated Transport Modelling to provide accurate, succinct and cost effective assessment and understanding. Models are now being developed to appreciate traffic flow ,congestion and pedestrian interaction.

Shaun demonstrates extensive experience and reputation for managing transport modelling projects. He has contributed to more than 70 transport modelling projects over the past 10 years, varying in size and complexity. Many of these projects have now been implemented or are moving into their next phases of delivery, such as the South Morang Rail Extension, where GHD undertook patronage forecasting and assessment of the local road network impacts to private vehicles and bus routes.

Shaun embraces the opportunity to utilise GHD’s transport modelling skills on new transport infrastructure projects; from mega-developments to smaller-scale assignments, ensuring client satisfaction is the ultimate priority.

Position: Business Leader, Traffic and Transport Modelling
Tel: +61 3 8687 8164

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Barbara Van Heerden

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Barbara is GHD's business leader for Integrated Urban Transportation.

A chartered engineer, with more than 25 years’ experience in the transportation sector, Barbara comes with a wealth of international and local knowledge in the planning and delivery of transport projects.

Barbara’s extensive knowledge of the transport industry provides clients with an understanding of the benefits and challenges associated with a well-planned integrated transport system, which aims to achieve long term mobility goals and develops sustainable communities.

Position: Business Leader, Integrated Urban Transportation
Tel: +61 7 3316 3106.

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Daniel Gregor

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Daniel is GHD’s Victorian traffic engineering and transport planning manager.

With a breadth of experience, ranging from major infrastructure and urban planning projects to road safety research, Daniel has successfully led a number of multi-disciplinary teams.

Daniel’s communicative and inclusive style has resulted in the Victorian team consisting of highly skilled and experienced transport planners, traffic engineers, modellers and behaviour change consultants.

Our clients value the team's connection to industry and understanding of the urban, political, social and behavioural factors that influence the ultimate success of transport and land use investments.

Position: Victorian Manager, Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning
Tel: +61 3 8687 8747

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Steven Konstas

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Steven is GHD’s traffic engineering and transport planning manager in New South Wales.

Throughout his career, Steven has planned and led a number of high profile projects in Australia and the Middle East, with a keen focus on the risk and contingency planning associated with a projects successful delivery.

Steven has been acknowledged for his technical skills in field investigation, project management, integrated land use, strategic transport modelling, city and country-wide transport master plans and the development of multi-modal transport plans.

Position: NSW Manager, Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning
Tel: +61 2 8898 8841

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Erin Jackson

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Erin is GHD’s Tasmanian traffic engineering and transport planning manager.

With more than seven years’ experience in the transportation sector, Erin brings a well-balanced understanding of industry issues having previously worked within local and state government bodies.

The vast majority of Erin’s experience has been gained through direct involvement in large and small scale transportation studies relating to infrastructure projects throughout Australia.

Erin has recently completed a Masters degree in Traffic Engineering at Monash University.

Position:Tasmanian Manager, Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning
Tel: +61 3 6210 0617

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Chris Dunn

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Chris has more than 15 years’ experience in the transportation sector, with a strong focus on traffic engineering and road safety.

His experience is primarily in the transportation and traffic engineering field delivering projects including road safety audits, asset management of road related infrastructure and traffic signals, the design of road and bicycle safety projects, and the management of on-street parking controls.

Chris has previously partnered with the South Australian Government on major transport projects such as the O-Bahn City Access project, and the management of on-street parking controls.

In his current role, Chris leads GHD’s transportation and civil engineering team.

Position: Service Group Manager, Transportation and Civil Engineering
Tel: +61 8 8111 6562

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