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Projects-Studies in Australia INVOLVEMENT BY DR KHALED ABBAS IN TRANSPORT & TRAFFIC PROJECTS CONDUCTED BY SNOWY MOUNTAINNS ENGINEERING CORPORATION (SMEC) - AUSTRALIA (2005-2008) Eastern Broadacre Traffic and Transport Modelling (2008) Client: Macroplan/ACT Planning and Land Authority http://www.actpla.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/18283/6._EBPS_SMEC_EB_Traffic_and_Tran sport_Modelling_-_Final_Report.pdf Services provided: Transport planning, Traffic Modelling, Intersection Analysis, Public transport Macroplan is investigating the feasibility of the eastern edge of the ACT (from Majura through to Hume) for future employment generating developments. The purpose of this study is to assist Macroplan by undertaking a traffic and transport modelling exercise to provide advice on the implications to the study area (including on new road requirements). The specific objectives of this study was to conceptualise main road network connections to link the expected Eastern developments to the main Canberra road network, update SMEC strategic transport model to account for road network scenarios and land use changes within the study area, model road network performance in future years with expected Eastern Broadacre developments as well as other developments and finally assess the Level of Service (LOS) of road network links in light of generated traffic to identify potential road network deficiencies and public transport requirements Key SMEC Personnel Mal Dunning (Project Director) Dr. Khaled Abbas (Project Manager/Transport & Traffic Specialist & Principal Transport Planner) Josh Everett (Traffic Engineer/Modeller) Ahmed Al-Sergany (Traffic Engineer/Modeller) 2 Preparing NCA Case for Submission & Presentation at an Inquiry held by The Australian Federal Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Public Works on 6 August 2008 Regarding Bridging of Kings Avenue over Parkes Way at Russell Roundabout, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (2008) http://202.14.81.34/house/committee/pwc/canberraeewrfitout/report/fullreport.pdf http://www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/pwc/shanghaiexpo2010/report/appendixb.pdf Client: National Capital Authority Services provided: Parliamentary Expert Witness In August 2008 SMEC experts (Dr Khaled Abbas & Lindsay Jacobsen) were called upon to participate as Expert witness in an inquiry held by the Federal Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Public Works. This involved assisting National Capital Authority in preparing its case for submission and presentation. In August 6 th 2008 Dr Khaled Abbas made a presentation at the morning site tour to Parliament members of the inquiry. Tis was followed by the inquiry at the Australian Parliament where Dr. Khaled Abbas and Lindsay Jacobsen demonstrated to the Committee the traffic operability of the various options and responded to posed technical questions. Key SMEC Personnel Dr. Khaled Abbas (Expert Witness- Project Manager/Transport & Traffic Specialist) Lindsay Jacobsen (Traffic Engineer/Modeller) 3 Traffic Modelling and Analysis for Parkes Way – Kings Avenue Intersection Options (2008) Client: National Capital Authority Services provided: Traffic Modelling, Intersection Analysis This project is meant to test the operability of a number of grade separation options for the Parkes way/ Kings Avenue intersection and to compare these options with a do nothing option. The two considered options are a tight diamond and a single point diamond. SMEC was provided with two configurations from Taylor Thomson Whitting (NSW) Pty. Ltd. SMEC has also explored an additional scenario of a grade separated roundabout. It has been shown that the Single Point Urban Interchange provides a significant performance improvement in both peaks compared to both the Do Nothing scenario and the Tight diamond Symmetrical design. The single point arrangement is also expected to operate at good levels of service if signalised pedestrian crossings were used during off-peak periods. While maintaining approximately the same area of road pavement, the addition of a second right turn lane on the Kings Avenue approach from Parliamentary Zone direction provides a measurable improvement to the average intersection delay. Level of Service of the Single Point Urban Interchange with the additional right turn is expected to operate at LOS D in the AM peak and C in the PM peak, in contrast to E in the AM peak and D in the PM peak for the Symmetrical SPUI design, and F in both peaks for the Do Nothing scenario. SMEC also notes that the design of the Parkes Way approach from city direction ought to take into consideration that deceleration and storage lanes are of sufficient length so as to minimise possibility of queues on this approach blocking the through Parkes way intended tunnel movement. Key SMEC Personnel Mal Dunning (Project Director) Dr. Khaled Abbas (Project Manager/Transport & Traffic Specialist & Principal Transport Planner) Josh Everett (Traffic Engineer/Modeller) Lindsay Jacobsen (Traffic Engineer/Modeller) 4 Modelling and Analysis of Parkes Way – Constitution Avenue Road Network in Light Kings Avenue Intersection Options (2008) Client: National Capital Authority Services provided: Transport planning, Traffic Modelling, Intersection Analysis This study is concerned with calibrating a micro simulation Paramics based model for simulating 2007 AM network and traffic conditions. The study develops two future 2012 models. The study reports on network performance, urban arterial and traffic signals performance for the two modelled scenarios in 2012. This is meant to examine the road network operability in the context of expected land use developments including Anzac Park, ASIO, RSL and Defence office developments. Currently 97% of the demand is met within the AM peak period. With the increase in travel demand in 2012, it is expected that the network capacity will not be ale to accommodate all the demand within the peak period which will cause peak spreading and degradation in levels of service. The Released Vehicles statistic demonstrates that the network comes under considerable stress with the Anzac Park, ASIO, RSL and Defence office developments in place. The Single Point Urban Interchange offers some relief from the increased traffic load. Key SMEC Personnel Mal Dunning (Project Director) Dr. Khaled Abbas (Project Manager/Transport & Traffic Specialist & Principal Transport Planner) Lindsay Jacobsen (Traffic Engineer/Modeller) 5 Modelling and Traffic Analysis of Proposed East-West Link (2008) Client: Port Macquarie Hastings Council http://www.hastings.nsw.gov.au/resources/documents/0014387prelimroute_Annexures_D_E_F.pdf Services provided: Transport planning, Traffic Modelling, Intersection Analysis In the past SMEC was commissioned to investigate the options for an outer link road system for Port Macquarie. The outer link road system was to consist of a North-South link connecting the Oxley Highway near Area 13 to Hastings River Drive and an East-West link connecting the Oxley Highway to Ocean Drive. These links were intended to allow traffic to bypass the roads closer in to the CBD. The original SMEC study determined the option that provided the best traffic operability in relative terms. The SMEC study used the model of Port Macquarie that was generated as part of the Hastings Road Study in 2001. The model was not significantly updated but it was felt at that time that the model was sufficient to determine the best option in relative terms. As a result of this screening modelling exercise, the East-West link 3A/3/3D was recommended to be the option that provided better traffic operability. In this study, SMEC was commissioned to conduct a scoping modelling exercise for the East-West link option based on the work that had been carried out for the Area 13 and Sancrox Traffic Study. This required updating the Port Macquarie strategic transport model. The changes to the model included network changes, refined zoning for Area 13 & Sancrox, land use changes, new growth factors and recalibration of the origin/destination matrix based on traffic counts conducted between 2001 and 2006. This work is intended to provide a better indication of the traffic that will be expected to use the E-W link 3A/3/3D. These results will also be used in the generation of an Environmental Impact Statement. Key SMEC Personnel Dr. Khaled Abbas (Project Manager/Transport & Traffic Specialist & Principal Transport Planner) Josh Everett (Traffic Engineer/Modeller) 6 Modelling & Feasibility of North Weston Intersections (2008) Client: ACT Procurement Solutions Services provided: Transport planning, Traffic Modelling, Intersection Analysis, Feasibility Analysis This project is concerned with developing a micro simulation Paramics model for modelling and testing two options for the three main intersections in North Weston mainly Streeton Drive/Cotter road, Kirkpatrick Street/Cotter Road/New Road and Streeton Drive/Unwin Place/Dixon Drive intersections. In addition the Cotter road configuration is also investigated. The study will conclude by conducting an economic appraisal to examine the feasibility of the considered options. The study concluded by recommending a preferred staged option. Key SMEC Personnel Mal Dunning (Project Director) Dr. Khaled Abbas (Project Manager/Transport & Traffic Specialist & Principal Transport Planner) Josh Everett (Traffic Engineer/Modeller) 7 Modelling Road Network Options Along Parkesway in Light of Russell Office Expansion (2008) Client: National Capital Authority Services provided: Transport planning,
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