School of Engineering and the Environment

Department of Civil, Surveying & Construction Mnagement

Coursework Assessment Brief
Module Code CE6012
Module Title Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment
Title of Assessment Traffic survey & junction design report
Summative (% of module) or Summative – this assignment is worth 10% of
Formative your module grade
Typical individual student hours 15 hours from each group member
required to complete the
assessment
Assessment set by (and contact) Nader Saleh-Matter
[email protected]
PRMB1028
Submission deadline (date and time) 12 January 2022
Formal feedback 2 February 2022

All assignments must be submitted by the date and time specified above.
Students are required to submit an electronic copy of their completed assignment via the
Assignments section of Canvas and follow any specific instructions. Any change to this instruction
will be advised via Canvas.

In line with Faculty policy for late submission of coursework, any work submitted up to a week late
will be capped at 40%. Coursework submitted after this time will receive 0%.

In case of illness or other issues affecting your studies please refer to the University Mitigating
Circumstances policy. Guidance on mitigating circumstances can be found on MyKingston:

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Circumstances.aspx
Please note that if you submit a piece of work you have judged yourself fit to undertake the
assessment and cannot claim mitigating circumstances retrospectively.

Guidance on avoiding academic assessment offences such as plagiarism and collusion can be
found on MyKingston

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Module Learning Outcomes

The following module learning outcomes and professional body learning outcomes are tested in
this assessment:

 Debate, based on case studies, Government policy, regulatory framework on the provision
and management of integrated transportation system. including highway, environmental
pollution issues and its methods of alleviation.

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  Develop detailed technical knowledge in the areas of hydrology, waste water and
transportation infrastructure including highway design.

Assessment task and specific terms

The aim of the coursework is to analyse an existing T junction (Intersection of Brighton Road/Victoria
Road in Surbiton, Surrey) and propose a new design which would accommodate an increased traffic.

A. The Google map view of the location:

B. The Traffic streams using the Junction:

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 C. The Existing Traffic Volume Data measured on Wednesday (02.10.2019):

Morning Peak hour: 08:00 am – 09:00 am

Vehicle Type

Buses &
Cars & LGV’s Motorcycles Total PCU
HGV’s
Traffic stream Movement
PCU:1.0 PCU: 0.4
PCU: 2.0

1 Straight 275 6 5 289 + N

2 Left Turn 75 6 5 89 + N

3 Right Turn 40 8 5 58 + N

4 Left Turn 150 15 5 182 + N

5 Right Turn 250 12 10 321 + N

6 Straight 300 12 5 325 + N

Evening Peak hour: 05:00 pm – 06:00 pm

Vehicle Type

Buses &
Cars & LGV’s Motorcycles Total PCU
HGV’s
Traffic stream Movement
PCU:1.0 PCU: 0.4
PCU: 2.0

1 Straight 325 11 10 351 + N

2 Left Turn 78 8 5 96 + N

3 Right Turn 50 5 5 62 + N

4 Left Turn 165 20 5 207 + N

5 Right Turn 227 18 5 265 + N

6 Straight 320 13 10 350 + N

N = The sum of the 5th digit in the KU number of the group members

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The report should include/cover the following tasks:

1.
A. An introduction: aim of “Traffic Assessment” (refer to the National Planning Policy
Framework);
B. Information about traffic surveys, types of survey and expected results.
C. Explain the use of PCUs;
D. Describe the location and type of the junction being considered and the general
information about the traffic flow on the major arm and minor arm;

2.
A. Using the survey data, given as collected, and Junctions 8 prove that the junction works.
Comment on the results (LOS, type of traffic flow, etc);
B. Manipulate the data, with a rationale (i.e. the impact of a new development on the local
traffic; generated and attracted trips), to make the junction fail;
C. Assume a growth factor between 1 and 2. Comment on the results (LOS, type of traffic
flow, etc);

3.
A. Produce a viable solution, i.e. a roundabout design, drawn up using Vehicle tracking
(AutoCAD);
B. Check that an articulated lorry (British, FTA 1998 16.5m) can manoeuver round the
roundabout by carrying out a swept path analysis (attach A3 drawing);
4.
A. Check if the LOS of the proposed upgrade is satisfactory. Use Junctions 8 to design
and analyse a roundabout solution using the increased traffic data; if no viable solution is
to be achieved, propose option(s) for other solutions.

5.
B. Show the LOS of the 3 arms (attach A3 drawings with all relevant technical information:
geometry, visibility, entry path curvature);
C. Discuss the workability of the final solution;

Guidelines

This coursework is to be carried out and submitted in a group of 4 member (max).

All Figures (diagrams/photos), tables and appendices need to be titled and numbered with all
AutoCAD drawings to have title boxes. Captions and citations must be used where appropriate with
references cited and listed using Harvard style. If a hard copy is submitted, all A3 drawings are to be
folded to A4 size.
Report should be word processed with a maximum of 3000 words excluding diagrams and
references; Maximum 15 pages, text size: 12, Maximum 4 A3 drawings

Referencing.
You should undertake your own appropriate further reading and research in relation to the matters
addressed in this coursework brief. Evidence of independent reading and research will be
rewarded. A list of References must be presented at the end of the report listing all bibliographic
sources cited.”
Please see the university guidelines on referencing and avoid citing Wikipedia. You should not
copy and paste more than one or two sentences and these quotes should be referenced using the
Harvard referencing conventions.
Any and all references to materials used must be acknowledged in line with the Harvard referencing
system to source facts.
Writing style

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The writing style should be incisive, factually based and focused on the performance of the company
of your choice. The accounts for both companies will be a key point of reference and are available
in the Investor sections of the companies’ websites.
Feedback: Group marks for the coursework will be provided 20 working days after submission in
Term 2 on Canvas.

Assessment Criteria
The marks for the coursework will be allocated as follows
- An introduction: aim of the Traffic Assessment (refer to the National Planning 10 marks
Policy Framework);
- Information about traffic surveys, types of survey and expected results. Explain
the use of PCUs;
- Describe the location and type of the junction being considered and the general
information about the traffic flow on the major arm and minor arm;
- Using the survey data, given as collected, and Junctions 8 software prove that the 25 marks
junction works. Comment on the results (LOS, type of traffic flow, etc);
- Manipulate the data, with a rationale (i.e. the impact of a new development on the
local traffic; generated and attracted trips), to make the junction fail.
Assume a growth factor between 1 and 2. Comment on the results (LOS, type of
traffic flow, etc);
- Produce a viable solution, i.e. a roundabout design, drawn up using Vehicle 20 marks
tracking (AutoCAD);
Show the LOS of the 3 arms (attach A3 drawings with all relevant technical
information: geometry, visibility, entry path curvature);
- Check that the LOS of the proposed upgrade is satisfactory. Use the ‘Refresh 25 marks
data link’ icon to generate the Vehicle tracking roundabout into Junctions 8 and
analyse it using the increased traffic data;
Check that an articulated lorry (British, FTA 1998 16.5m) can maneuver round the 10 marks
roundabout by carrying out a swept path analysis (attach A3 drawing);
Conclusions, discussing the workability of the solution(s);
The presentation of a technical report including: Table of contents Introduction, 10 marks
Sections, References, Appendices, Labelling of tables and graphs ….etc. as
appropriate

Academic skills support

For help and advice on this assessment please contact the assessment setter/s or the module
leader. For advice on academic writing and referencing please contact the Faculty of Science,
Engineering and Computing (SEC) Academic Success Centre (SASC). Trained staff and students
will give you guidance and feedback on assessments. SASC can be contacted by email:
[email protected] and is open every day in PRSB1019 and on Wednesdays at RV Library.

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