Author: . Balpreet Singh
Balpreet Singh, ., 2024 The Traffic impact assessment of redevelopment of the Burnside village, Flinders University, College of Science and Engineering
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Shopping malls are crucial for a country's economy and have a significant socio-cultural impact on neighbouring areas. It is fair to say that shopping malls have a major impact on the local economy and culture, but they also generate jobs and revenue for the small companies located in and around the mall.
As South Australia's population and infrastructure expand, traffic congestion at signalised intersections is likely to rise. A Traffic Impact Study (TIS) was conducted to analyse the consequences of the Burnside Village redevelopment on signalised intersections in Adelaide. The implications on drivers, pedestrians, the economy, and the environment were all taken into consideration.
This research method has multiple steps to investigate traffic patterns in the studied region. To correctly estimate vehicle volume, the present road network was analysed using DIT data and on-site observations. The research then used trip generation estimates to determine how new construction influences traffic volume.
The impacts were evaluated using advanced techniques, namely SIDRA and AIMSUN. SIDRA primarily concentrated on analysing intersections, and its results were included into AIMSUN to simulate the entire traffic performance. The tools simulated the intersections and road network in the vicinity of the development site for different time periods: 2024 (current circumstances), 2025 (after redevelopment), future scenarios (10 years in the future), and an ideal solution.
The study included data collecting, model development with SIDRA and AIMSUN, calibration, validation, and recommendation of the optimal approach. The ideas for minimising traffic consequences include establishing a lane on Portrush Road and Greenhill Road in TS088 and increasing the cycle time from 130s to 150s. These changes are intended to improve road system performance and optimise traffic signal settings, resulting in greater traffic efficiency and general community well-being. The data and conclusions will be useful for future development initiatives and research in transportation engineering.
Keywords: SIDRA, AIMSUN, Traffic impact assessment, Burnside village, Delay time, LOS, Trip generation, SCATS data
Subject: Engineering thesis
Thesis type: Masters
Completed: 2024
School: College of Science and Engineering
Supervisor: Dr. Nicholas Holyoak