I am a senior Transport Planner with over 25 years experience. I specialise in the development and maintenance of large-scale transport models. I use models for the analysis and evaluation of both public transport and highway schemes.
I provide project and technical leadership for the teams I work with, produce high quality, well documented work within time and budget constraints, and have also worked within very challenging environments.
Since March 1996 I have been working freelance, combining transport planning and work as an IT consultant and trainer.
Experience in the following transport planning software:
EMME/2, OMNITRANS, TRIPS & CUBE, SATURN, MAPINFO. Platforms used include Windows, Macintosh, DOS, UNIX and PRIME.
Applications written in: C, Javascript, Perl, VB.NET, Visual Basic, Ruby, QuickBasic, SQL.
Expert user of Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Access, Excel. Specialist in the development of data and web applications. See also my IT Consultancy experience.
Selected Transport Planning Experience as freelance Transport Planner.
High Speed 2 - Birmingham to Leeds and Manchester(MVA/Mott MacDonald for HS2 Ltd.- September 2010 to present)
Lead Modelling Technical Advisor on this high profile project to begin detailed modelling and business case work on options for High Speed Rail from the West Midlands to Manchester, and to Leeds via the East Midlands and South Yorkshire. This work - on a similar basis to that just completed for London-West Midlands - will develop specific route options as well as identifying full costs and benefits. A model framework is being developed using a multi-modal long distance model combined with local rail models. The framework is based upon the DfT's PLANET models using Emme software. I am leading the technical work of this highly complex model framework, to be developed within relatively short timeframes.
Heathrow Airport Surface Access (Mott MacDonald for British Airports Authority- August 2009 to present)
I am the lead modeller for this study to examine future rail access to Heathrow. PLANET (an Emme rail model owned by DfT) is being updated to a 2009 base year using new data collected by train operators, statutory bodies and ourselves. A new model for the PM peak is also being produced, using an SQL database that combines 2001 LATS (London Area Transport Survey) and recent ticket data for new matrices, and automatic techniques to produce service data from industry standard data in CIF (Common Interface Format) files. These major updates to the PLANET model are required within short timescales to feed into a number of surface access strategy studies considering a range of future scenarios at Europe’s major airport.
South Essex Rapid Transport (Mouchel Parkman for Essex County Council, May 2008 to April 2010)
Project Manager for the modelling aspects of this Bus Rapid Transit scheme in Basildon, Thurrock and Southend. SERT represents the largest transport intervention into the developing Thames Gateway region. Using the OmniTrans TGSE model which I managed, I am supervising the modelling inputs to the MSBC for this proposal. I am advising the project team on scheme patronage, economic assessment and liaising with DfT to demonstrate our compliance with departmental standards such as WebTag and variable demand modelling.
A13 Sadlers Farm Junction Improvements (Mouchel Parkman for Essex County Council, March 2009 to March 2010)
Team Leader for the modelling and economic inputs into a conditional approval MSBC. This £63m scheme will improve a major bottleneck in south Essex. The existing junction layout is a ‘magic roundabout’ which causes major queues on the A13 and A130 roads. A new version of the TGSE model, validating to DMRB standards in the Sadlers Farm area was produced; and this interacted with a local Paramics model, recognising that the high level of delays at this junction could not be represented in the strategic model. This has enabled us to study the strategic effects of the improvements. I have also commissioned a fully webTag complaint demand model in Emme which incorporates the results of the other models, and is being run to provide information about variable demand effects.
Essex County Council website: Sadlers Farm Junction Improvements
Thames Gateway South Essex Transportation Model (Mouchel Parkman for Essex County Council, December 2005 to April 2010)
Project Manager for a series of models of the Thames Gateway region in the South of Essex with a project value of over £1m including data collection. This area is a national priority for regeneration and growth over the next fifteen years, including an extra 55,000 jobs and 37,000 dwellings. The provision of high quality and reliable transport networks is fundamental to the successful delivery of these objectives. A tiered model structure is being developed to look at future land-use scenarios and how these will influence future travel patterns, identify the transport schemes with the greatest benefits, and build an appropriate case for central Government funding. A strategic land use /transport interaction model (DELTA & STM) supplements a multi modal assignment model in OmniTrans. Further operational models of specific proposals have been developed in SATURN and used for CIF bids to attract DfT funding for quickly implemented schemes.
An major data collection programme has been completed under my supervision, and the base year model has been calibrated to DMRB/WebTag standards. Testing of public transport and highway schemes is underway. The OmniTrans model is being used for the Major Scheme Business Case (MSBC) of a number of specific schemes, such as South Essex Rapid Transit, and A13 Sadlers Farm Junction Improvements. For further information see:
Essex County Council website: TGSE Modelling
LUTE Trip End Model (Sinclair Knight Merz for Docklands Light Rail, October 2005 - December 2005)
Developed a trip end forecasting model for DLR that interfaced with a GIS system. The model was based upon a previous model which had become difficult to use, and unstable. The client required a new model which was easy for DLR staff members to use and produced reliable results that could be exported to other applications such as Excel and Access. Users can enter and edit development sites, land uses and trip rates to produce trip forecasts by mode, time period and year. The model is able to constrain growth over user defined areas, or Boroughs. The database is Microsoft SQL Server, with a web based front end. This enables selected DLR consultants to use the model outside of DLR offices, and the opportunity to share data with other transport and planning authorities. I supervised the writing of the specification, and the development of the back end database. I then developed the user interface pages in ASP.NET, and wrote the user documentation.
Cross London Route Utilisation Strategy Demand Study (Steer Davies Gleave for Network Rail, July 2005 – September 2005)
Modelling advisor for the use of the PLANET South model to identify current imbalances between demand and supply; specifically on-train overcrowding and poorly used services on the London orbital lines (North London, West London, South London, East London and the Gospel Oak-Barking Line). Reported on model revisions, development of a future year base model (including network and matrix updates), and analysis of new service options in the orbital corridors.
Cross London RUS website - summary and downloads
Stansted Airport Surface Access Study (Sinclair Knight Merz for British Airports Authority, October 2004 - June 2005)
The model has been developed to support BAA in their applications for development of Stansted Airport. I have been responsible for the development of the Stage 2 rail model, which uses new data, and data from existing rail models incorporated into a new TRIPS based mode-choice model. Zoning system and centroid connector coding was derived from MapInfo procedures, and I wrote an application in Access to transform NRM rail services data in a psudo-Emme/2 format into TRIPS, incorporating crowding factors derived from PLANET. This model will be further developed to provide estimates of future rail demand for a variety of development scenarios.
Docklands Public Transport Model (Sinclair Knight Merz for Docklands Light Rail, June 2004 - October 2004)
Responsible for the 2003 revalidation of this Emme/2 public transport model, based upon Railplan. Undertook an audit of the previous model, including coded services and the crowded assignment technique. Produced new base year matrices based upon LTS and LUTE (Land Use Trip Ends) model. I undertook an investigation of the crowded assignment macro, which had been modified from a number of macros used in Railplan. These macros, which are notoriously difficult to follow and are undocumented, have been revised over a number a years during their use in Railplan. During analysis, possible errors were identified and corrected.
London Olympics and Lower Lea Valley (Mott MacDonald for London Development Agency, October 2003 – May 2004)
Modelling specialist for the team preparing the Transport Assessment for the Planning Application of the London 2012 Olympic bid. This work was also used for the successful London 2012 bid to the International Olympic Committee. The planning application was one of the most complex ever produced in the UK and was put together in record time. This application covers both the Olympic facilities, and subsequent legacy uses and developments.
With sever time limitations; I was responsible for most of the public transport inputs and much of the highway model. Public transport analysis was based on a version of Railplan (Emme/2) that disaggregated zones in east London, and built new matrices based on the new land use assumptions in the area. I have had to advise planners and engineers of the limitations of using a strategic tool such as Railplan for the detailed assessments required, suggesting model enhancements, and outlining the assumptions and necessary simplifications that have been made. Highway modelling was also performed on a model that was based on an existing model, developed for the East London River Crossing. This model was enhanced with greater network detail, new disaggregated zones and a new matrix.
Public transport modelling was developed further to produce detailed assessments of the impact on individual stations in the area, particularly Stratford regional station. I was also liasing with the various stakeholders of the scheme to develop common base and forecast assumptions.
Integrated Kent Projects (Mott MacDonald for Strategic Rail Authority, September 2003)
Modelling specialist in a team conducting a business appraisal of CTRL Domestic Services and the Integrated Kent Franchise. This includes appraising different service options and assumptions, producing demand forecasts using the PLANET model, with revenue, economic benefit and operating cost forecasts. Developed many macros and utilities for the team, and trained other members of staff in advanced use of Emme/2. I also introduced the use of M2 Assistant for the rapid production of Excel reports directly output from Emme/2.
North London Line (Symonds Group for Transport for London, October 2002 – September 2003)
West London Line (Symonds Group for Transport for London, October 2002 – September 2003)
West Hampstead Interchange (Symonds Group for Transport for London, October 2002 – September 2003)
Using the RAILPLAN model (TfL’s strategic rail model in Emme/2) a series of tests were done to evaluate these schemes.
Safe Routes to Schools (Torbay Council May – July 2003)
Project Manager of a project to determine safer routes to all 45 schools in Torbay. Interviews were conducted with teachers from all the schools, road safety officers, and print production teams. Using MapInfo, a series of maps were drawn for each school showing the routes and other road safety features. These maps were distributed to pupils at each school. I developed an Access database that included site photos, road safety features near each school, and notes from interviews. This database can be added to as new information is gathered, for the use by both the transport, and road safety teams.
Thames Valley Multi Modal Study (WS Atkins for Department for Transport, September 2001 – October 2002)
This multi modal study used a variety of models for analysis of current problems and future proposals. I developed the public transport model which was based on PLANET, but was updated to provide more up-to-date matrix information by including recent counts undertaken by the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA). I wrote an incremental LOGIT model in emme/2 for analysis of mode transfer with the introduction of new PT schemes, as well as numerous other emme/2 macros for analysis of results, and to help with coding new schemes. I also developed a highway model in SATURN, based on NAOMI - a large strategic SATURN model covering the whole of the south of England. The matrix was updated with new count data, collected for 2000.
Secondment to London Transport Planning (WS Atkins, June 1997 – September 2001)
I tested a number of proposals and model updates in RAILPLAN, the Emme/2 model used by London Transport (now TfL) to test and analyse new rail, underground and light rail/tram proposals. Projects included: A new transit scheme running from Greenwich to Abbey Wood, via the Greenwich Peninsula. An update of Railplan and a review of the 1995 validation with new model procedures. Transfer from consultants of the London Transport Air Model (Emme/2), checking and updating of model macros, and writing a new front-end macro to allow the model to be run interactively. I wrote a users manual for LT staff to run the model, and trained selected LT staff in the use of the model.
PLANETO (WS Atkins for British Railways Board, February 1997-June 1997)
I developed this model to forecast off-peak rail demand in London and the South East. The model is based on EMME/2 software, and elements of the then peak hour PLANET model. I created the model from supplied base year off peak matrices and timetables. I also built EMME/2 macros to calculate passenger crowding penalties, future year demand forecasts, analysis of assignment results and comparison of the base year model with passenger counts. I was responsible for the production of the validation report, including proposals for possible model improvements, and a user manual for the client’s use of the model.
Terminal 5 Surface Access, Heathrow Airport (WS Atkins for British Airports Authority March 1996 – February 1997)
Coding and running of a large SATURN model to assess the traffic impact of the proposed Terminal 5 on the surrounding road network.
Travers Morgan (1985 – 1996)
Transport Planner with particular responsibility for the maintenance and development of the transport planning team’s computer software and hardware.
Travers Morgan (1979 – 1985)
Civil engineering technician.
Selected Experience - IT consultancy, training, writing and film
See my IT training and consultancy CV and the list of IT training courses that I teach. Also see the writing and film work I have been involved with.
References
The following can be contacted for Technical and Professional references:
Mr. Andrew Potter
Divisional Director
Mouchel
Victoria House, 101 - 105 Victoria Road
Chelmsford
Essex, CM1 1JR
Phone: 01245 247000
Email: andrew.potter@mouchel.comMr. Hermann Maier
Associate
Sinclair Knight Merz
Victoria House, Southampton Row
London WC1B 4EA
Phone:020 7759 2560
Email: hmaier@skm.co.uk
Also available
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