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Site investigation / inspection methods for traffic studies

Site investigation / inspection methods for traffic studies. Andrew McDougall (GAF Traffic). Site visits - methodology. Physical Virtual. Virtual site visit. Nearmap Google maps Street view. Nearmap.

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Site investigation / inspection methods for traffic studies

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  1. Site investigation / inspection methods for traffic studies Andrew McDougall (GAF Traffic)

  2. Site visits - methodology • Physical • Virtual

  3. Virtual site visit • Nearmap • Google maps • Street view

  4. Nearmap • “As you're someone that's interested in nearmap, we're excited to offer you the exclusive opportunity to join thousands of other Australian businesses using nearmap to eliminate the time and trouble of costly site visits on our entry-level View Basic package”

  5. Google Maps / Street View

  6. Question You have been given a new project. When should you complete your site visit? It should be one of the first things that you do for any project.

  7. Before you leave the office • Gain an understanding of the site constraints • Undertake a risk assessment • Consider what equipment you need to take with you

  8. Arrival on site • Brief the rest of your team (if you have one) • Review the risks

  9. What are we looking for? • “Just an excuse to get out of the office?” How can you pose a suitable solution to a problem you haven’t experienced?

  10. Reasons for site visits • Traffic impact assessments • Road design (greenfields) • Road rehabilitation • Roadworks Traffic Management Plan

  11. Question • What are some of the things that you might consider for each of these types of projects when on site?

  12. Traffic Impact Assessment • Traffic volumes and classes • Connectivity / accessibility • Public transport locations • Sight lines / road safety issues

  13. Road Design (greenfields) • Ground surface type / terrain • Access options during construction • Locations of nearby materials • Adjacent road networks

  14. Road Rehabilitation • Road surface type and condition • Condition of other features (kerbs, drainage, etc) • Possible staging areas for construction • Location of services

  15. Roadworks Planning • Traffic volumes and classes • Access for all mode of transport through the site • Possible staging areas for works

  16. Reporting • Who is your audience? • How much information do you need? • A picture tells a thousand words

  17. Wrap up • Remember put safety first when you step out of the office • Plan your site visit • Review the risks • Keep a record

  18. Question?

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