Beta Design Consultants provide design activities and professional advice related to parking design and traffic circulation studies. This includes analysing and planning the layout, organization, and flow of parking spaces and vehicular movement within a specific development.
Our track record of supporting clients and developers includes assignments such as:
- Study of parking provisions for Broadlands Court in Richmond, London.
- Traffic circulation and roads design as well as car parking design for Wycombe Air Park Film Production village.
Our designers play a crucial role in these activities by bringing their expertise and adding value in several ways:
- Site Analysis: Beta Design Consultants designers conduct a thorough analysis of the site to understand its constraints, opportunities, and specific requirements. We assess factors such as parking requirements and available space, topography, access points, nearby facilities, and existing traffic patterns. This analysis helps our designers make informed decisions during the planning and design process. Factors include number of users and allowance for parking depending on applicable national and local planning policies (e.g. London Plan Transport/Parking Policy). This depends on the proposed development and its location and proximity to transport (Public Transport Accessibility Levels PTAL Rating).
- Space Optimization: Beta Design Consultants aim to optimize the use of available space by carefully planning the layout of parking areas. We consider factors like the size and types of vehicles to be accommodated, required parking capacities, and compliance with local regulations. By utilizing space efficiently, our designers maximize the number of parking spaces while ensuring easy navigation and accessibility.
- Traffic Flow Analysis: Our designers conduct detailed traffic flow studies to evaluate how vehicles will circulate within the parking area and its surroundings. This includes analysing entry and exit points, determining the most efficient traffic routes, and minimizing congestion and conflicts. By designing effective traffic circulation patterns, designers enhance safety, reduce delays, and improve overall user experience. Swept Path Analysis studies are often undertaken to study the movement of vehicles in and out of the parking spaces. Parking provision during the construction stage is an area that should not be overlooked.
- Accessibility and Safety: Our designers prioritize accessibility and safety in parking design. We ensure the provision of designated parking spaces for people with disabilities, consider pedestrian pathways and crossings, and incorporate appropriate signage and wayfinding elements. By addressing these aspects, our designers create an inclusive and secure parking environment for all users. To comply with legal requirements, the disabled spaces should not usually be allocated to any property to allow guests as well frequent users to use them when needed.
- Sustainable Solutions: Our designers incorporate sustainable elements into parking design and consider parking provision an opportunity to incorporate such measures. We may include features such as electric vehicle charging stations, bicycle parking facilities, and stormwater management systems. Whenever possible, parking space is either permeable or grass-crete to contribute to the sustainable drainage solution and SuDS strategy. By integrating sustainable practices, our designers contribute to reducing environmental impact and promoting greener transportation alternatives.
- Technology Integration: Our designers can leverage technological advancements to improve parking design. This may involve implementing smart parking systems with real-time occupancy monitoring, automated payment options, and mobile applications for seamless user experience. By embracing technology, our designers enhance efficiency, convenience, and overall parking management.
- Future-Proofing: Our designers consider future needs and trends when designing parking facilities. We anticipate changes in transportation patterns, emerging technologies, and urban development plans. By future-proofing parking designs, our designers ensure parking design remains functional, adaptable, and relevant in the long term, reducing the need for frequent redesigns. As an example, on Broadlands Court parking provision, while the regulations and client called for providing 2 No Electric Vehicles charging points only, we ensured the infrastructure and stands are provided throughout to allow for potential increase in demand in the next 25 years.
In summary, our designers bring value to parking design and traffic circulation studies through their expertise in site analysis, space optimization, traffic flow analysis, accessibility, safety considerations, sustainable solutions, technology integration, and future-proofing. By considering these aspects with regulatory requirements and clients expectations, Beta Design Consultants create well-designed parking facilities that enhance user experience, improve traffic flow, and align with the evolving needs of the community.