The team undertook Vissim modelling to test and analyse scheme options, before producing 3D videos and images for consultation.
The scheme focussed on streetscape improvements to Carrington Street, Canal Street and Middle Hill in Nottingham. These were part of the planned expansion of the Southern Gateway Improvements in the city centre and complement the station’s recent £60 million upgrades and the new tram stop.
The roundels were modelled using headway behaviour, to better replicate the shared space ideal and not give priority to any specific movements.
With an emphasis on public realm improvements, it was essential that pedestrian behaviour and interaction was modelled accurately – the area combined high volumes of public transport and very high pedestrian volumes conflicting as they headed into the main shopping area. This meant VisWALK was utilised alongside the developed VISSIM model for more detailed pedestrian modelling and interactions.
Using the City Council’s own sketch-up model, a series of high-quality 3D visualisations were produced, alongside a validated VISSIM model which assessed the proposed changes in traffic movements.
