Using video allows us to capture data in complex situations, such as busy junctions, on motorways or at gyratory systems. Our camera technicians are based across NSW, so we can respond to your needs wherever you are. The captured data for video is fully backed up, so you can see the evidence for yourself if you need to. We recommend video as the most cost-effective and accurate way to collect and analyze traffic survey data.
Our Automatic Traffic Count Surveys (ATCs) are the best way to collect detailed traffic data that is clearly presented for practical use.
We can manage surveys anywhere in the NSW to fit a variety of requirements, from transport planning and design considerations for local and road authorities to traffic flows and retail and leisure outlets for developers. Our ATC surveys are the most cost-effective way to gather large amounts of information, including classification and speed data on a vehicle-by-vehicle basis across at least 13 classes of transport. We use the most advanced equipment available, such as tube-based Metrocount units, air-pulse recording devices, volumetric devices, and other sophisticated counters. This attention to detail produces precise results that you can rely on.
Pedestrian surveys can be carried out to support the need for a new crossing facility or to find out how many people are using a specific route. Intersection pedestrian surveys count the number of people crossing each arm of the junction in each direction. Pedestrian volume data can also be broken down into categories such as child, adult, disabled and mobility aid users. Pedestrian surveys can also be used in retail areas, commercial premises and public buildings. Data collected may include entrance usage figures, how people move around the area, how long they spend in any particular place and how they react to a promotion. Different survey methods may be used, depending on the environment where the survey is undertaken.
Number plate information is used for matching road trips between origin and destination, or for studying duration of stay at car parks. Complex cordon studies can easily be analyzed through number plate data to determine exact journeys. Additionally, accurate journey times can be deduced from number plate data, whether in seconds, minutes or another convenient time segment.. Sometimes there is a need for a more detailed understanding of travel patterns or choices. In this case, direct questionnaire surveys can yield results with a deeper meaning than the interpretations of a volumetric survey. Questionnaire surveys may be carried out on the high street, a shopping centre, car park, on public transport, doorstep residential interviews, etc. Typical questions are based around route choice, origin/destination information, journey purpose, party size, etc.
Parking surveys range from on-street to off-street, to CPZ assessment and reviews involving several streets. Results from parking surveys can be a critical determinant in many design or development-led decisions. Sometimes, an understanding of the current level and type of usage is sought, on which projections can be made for future use. Projects requiring parking surveys may include development or conversion of a single house, new-build apartment blocks, office development, parade of shops, retail superstore, out of town retail parks, industrial estates comprising many enterprises/businesses, a large distribution centre, park-and-ride sites, airport parking, campus parking, student or staff parking, or event parking, etc.
Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) are an important planning tool for keeping a check on the appropriate use of parking. CPZ surveys can be used to understand current utilization and performance, and emerging trends – whether for residential, business, mixed, short-stay, loading, taxi, pick-up/drop-off, and whether facilitated by permits, pay-and-display or free, etc. A specific application of parking surveys is the Lambeth Methodology. This assessment system is typically used in urban settings across the country