Vehicle Tracking - Local Transport Projects

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Vehicle Tracking (Swept Path Analysis)

What is vehicle tracking?

Vehicle tracking, also referred to as Swept Path Analysis (SPA), involves using drawings to simulate whether there is sufficient space for vehicles to manoeuvre.

Specialist software is used to test CAD layouts and model a wide range of vehicle types, including refuse collection vehicles, fire tenders, cars and HGVs. Selecting the most appropriate vehicle is an important part of the process, particularly where vehicle types vary between locations (for example, refuse vehicles used by different authorities).

Bespoke vehicle models can also be developed by LTP where required, for example to reflect a specific vehicle type or to account for unusual loads being transported.

When do you need vehicle tracking?

Vehicle tracking is required for most highway designs and is fundamental to many design decisions. It can influence the choice of junction type, layout and geometry at both preliminary and detailed design stages (see highway design).

Vehicle tracking is also used to assess layouts produced by architects and developers. Typical checks include ensuring that delivery vehicles can manoeuvre within a car park, or that refuse vehicles can safely access and turn within residential developments.

Highway authorities usually require vehicle tracking evidence to support planning applications. As a result, it is often included within Transport Statements (TS) and Transport Assessments (TA), although it can also be provided as a standalone exercise (see transport assessments & statements).

Why choose LTP for vehicle tracking?

LTP’s vehicle tracking software is used every day across a wide range of projects, meaning our engineers have extensive experience not only in producing tracking drawings, but also in interpreting results and identifying practical solutions.

Requirements and expectations for vehicle tracking can vary between highway authorities. For example, some authorities may accept vehicles overrunning the centreline in certain situations, while others may not. Experience of working across the UK helps ensure that designs are both technically robust and aligned with local expectations. LTP provide vital advice and support, alongside this technical work.

A key challenge facing many renewable energy projects is the transportation of large materials along UK roads, and so LTP’s experience using vehicle tracking to assess the suitability of these large vehicles is vital, see route assessments & energy infrastructure.

To discuss your project contact:
Steve Windass – Technical Director

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Transport planners.

Highway designers.

Traffic engineers.

Vehicle Tracking (Swept Path Analysis)

What is vehicle tracking?

When do you need vehicle tracking?

Vehicle tracking is required for most highway designs and is fundamental to many design decisions. It can influence the choice of junction type, layout and geometry at both preliminary and detailed design stages (see highway design).

Vehicle tracking is also used to assess layouts produced by architects and developers. Typical checks include ensuring that delivery vehicles can manoeuvre within a car park, or that refuse vehicles can safely access and turn within residential developments.

Highway authorities usually require vehicle tracking evidence to support planning applications. As a result, it is often included within Transport Statements (TS) and Transport Assessments (TA), although it can also be provided as a standalone exercise (see transport assessments & statements).

Why choose LTP for vehicle tracking?

LTP’s vehicle tracking software is used every day across a wide range of projects, meaning our engineers have extensive experience not only in producing tracking drawings, but also in interpreting results and identifying practical solutions.

A key challenge facing many renewable energy projects is the transportation of large materials along UK roads, and so LTP’s experience using vehicle tracking to assess the suitability of these large vehicles is vital, see route assessments & energy infrastructure.

To discuss your project contact:
Steve Windass – Technical Director

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Transport planners.

Highway designers.

Traffic engineers.

Vehicle Tracking (Swept Path Analysis)

What is vehicle tracking?

When do you need vehicle tracking?

Vehicle tracking is required for most highway designs and is fundamental to many design decisions. It can influence the choice of junction type, layout and geometry at both preliminary and detailed design stages (see highway design).

Vehicle tracking is also used to assess layouts produced by architects and developers. Typical checks include ensuring that delivery vehicles can manoeuvre within a car park, or that refuse vehicles can safely access and turn within residential developments.

Highway authorities usually require vehicle tracking evidence to support planning applications. As a result, it is often included within Transport Statements (TS) and Transport Assessments (TA), although it can also be provided as a standalone exercise (see transport assessments & statements).

Why choose LTP for vehicle tracking?

LTP’s vehicle tracking software is used every day across a wide range of projects, meaning our engineers have extensive experience not only in producing tracking drawings, but also in interpreting results and identifying practical solutions.

A key challenge facing many renewable energy projects is the transportation of large materials along UK roads, and so LTP’s experience using vehicle tracking to assess the suitability of these large vehicles is vital, see route assessments & energy infrastructure.

To discuss your project contact: Steve Windass – Technical Director

Not sure if we’re the right fit? A short conversation will quickly tell you.

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To discuss your project contact:
Steve Windass – Technical Director

Not sure if we’re the right fit?
A short conversation will quickly tell you.