Abstract:
Geometric design specifications are well documented in various guideline manuals and
most practitioners can apply these specifications with a high level of diligence. Geometric
designs are, however, all too often, undertaken without the knowledge of what the
infrastructure is being designed for. Concept design reports are produced, stating that the
detailed traffic/transport planning work will be done during Preliminary Design. The future
traffic/patronage loading is the fundamental input into any infrastructure and transport
service design. This session highlights this importance, as well as taking into consideration
all design parameters from the transport studies. It requires Critical Thinking to ensure all
aspects of the environment are considered, resulting in effective infrastructure and
designed in an efficient (cost effective) manner.
