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Provision of high quality transport and highways planning advice through all stages of the planning process from initial feasibility studies / design through to planning applications and feasibility design issues for all types of development schemes.
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Preparation of transport assessments which evaluate the multi modal transport implications and identify the requirements for any transport mitigation measures associated with planning applications.
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Provision of highly qualified and experienced expert witnesses for transport planning and highway public inquiries
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Advice on access arrangements to development sites taking into account the latest highway design guidance and any land ownership constraints
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Development of multi modal transport and access strategies for major development schemes ensuring that people have the opportunity to travel to work, schools, healthcare, food shops and other key services by a choice of modes of travel.
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Undertaking feasibility stage highway design work, including site accesses and on-site / off-site junction improvement schemes
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Provision of detailed traffic engineering advice ranging from data collection methods to analysis techniques and assessments using the full suite of traffic assessment programs - including TRICS, ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG, TRANSYT.
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Undertaking public transport planning to facilitate new development, including: route feasibility and viability appraisals; passenger and revenue forecasting; business case development; assistance with bids for central funding; advice on high quality public transport provision; and negotiation with public transport operators.
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Preparation of travel plans for a variety of land uses including commercial, leisure and retail uses, the primary aim of which is to encourage travel to and from the site by means other than single occupancy car use
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Undertaking accessibility assessments for development schemes establishing whether everyone, especially disadvantaged groups, can get to work, schools, healthcare, food shops and other key services
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Input from a transport planning perspective regarding how existing and or planned development schemes can become sustainable developments
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Undertaking town wide traffic and parking studies. Advice on parking issues relating to a particular development proposal
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Some development schemes give rise to significant environmental impacts, which are assessed through environmental assessments or statements. Preparation of traffic and transport submissions to be included in the overall environmental submission
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Provision of independent transport and highways advice on planning applications and development control matters
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Undertaking transport related research projects for central and local Government departments
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