We offer a complete range of
services in the Transportation Planning field. Together our firm’s
principals have over 70 years experience in this field. Our firm’s
principals have been involved in the development of Transportation Master
Plans for communities across Canada. Our technical skills,
technology-based approach and depth of experience offer unparalleled
excellence in Transportation Planning.
Transportation Policy Planning:
Sound transportation policies clearly
articulate a vision, goals and objectives for the movement of people,
goods and services in our communities. These policies are most
effective when they are well integrated with and reflect land use and
other policies for the community.
Transportation Master Plans:
Transportation Master Plans provide a
comprehensive assessment of all modes of transportation. The
principles and philosophies incorporated our planning approach
include: Extensive use of senior personnel; Maintaining accessibility
to support growth and development while balancing infrastructure with
people requirements; Carefully consider the needs, potential impacts
and alternatives necessary to protect, preserve and enhance inner
city neighbourhood; Recognize that the road is used by different
modes; Provide effective consultation with the stakeholders;
Effective project management; Techniques to deliver on time and
within budget; Complete Phases 1 and 2 of the EA process; Provide a
practical plan in recognition of political and financial constraints.
Sub-Area Transportation Plans:
Many of our transportation services
require the consideration of transportation needs within a smaller
sub-area of a large urban or rural area. While the principles
outlined for our Transportation Master Plans are maintained, our
planning approach also generally includes: Roadside interview cordon
origin-destination surveys; Development of sub-area models that
consider the influences of growth and transportation improvements
outside the immediate sub-area; Employment of special techniques and
state-of the art models that provide more realistic traffic
assignments and improved estimates of intersection turning movements;
Recognition that model outputs need to be interpreted rather than
used directly.
Community and Secondary Plans:
Fiscal restraint and the economic,
social and natural environmental impact of growth and its impact on
transportation needs are increasingly of concern in our communities. Travel and Market Surveys:
Plans for effective and efficient
transportation improvements are directly dependant on reliable,
objective and detailed information on travel patterns, travel
behavioral characteristics and customer preferences.
Transportation Demand Management:
Ensuring long-term sustainability of
our transportation systems is a core value of our firm. We actively
pursue opportunities to promote demand side solutions in our work.
We work closely with our public and private sector partners to
incorporate socially and environmentally responsible transportation
solutions. Recommendations promoting sustainable transportation are
found in all of our master planning work.
Environmental Assessments:
Environmental Assessment (EA)
legislation establishes requirements for the planning of
transportation facilities that ensures full consideration of the
natural, social and economic environment. The EA process also ensures
that all stakeholders are informed and have opportunity to
participate in the planning process.
Bicycle/Trail Planning:
Increased walking and cycling have
become important considerations in the planning of transportation
systems and in land use planning. Walking is part of every trip and
both modes of transportation are environmentally friendly, healthy
and economical.
