Modelling and Data Services

Mayer Brown can help you with all of your transport modelling and data analysis requirements. We have wide-ranging expertise in the development of transport and traffic models.

We use simulation, pattern and cluster analysis, GIS and a variety of data analysis and presentation tools to solve transport problems and to show results.

Mayer Brown has an in-house software development capability which supports model building, data analysis and data management. This enables us to develop bespoke software tailored to your specific needs.

Modelling Capability

Our modelling capabilities include:
  • Transport modelling and analysis
  • Trip generation, distribution, modal split and assignment
  • Transport impact assessment
  • Accessibility modelling
  • Pedestrian and cycle provision
  • Park and ride
  • Bus operation modelling
  • Travel plan assessment
  • and many other transport analysis tasks.
Wide Range of Software Tools

Software packages used in these applications include:
VISSIM, PARAMICS, SATURN/PTSATURN, Cube/TRIPS, TRANSYT, LINSIG, ARCADY, PICARDY, OSCARDY MATLAB.

Mayer Brown has developed many traffic simulation models for our clients, and has undertaken
many junction designs and assessments. Our staff have been involved in a number of projects
such as a study of the relationship between Transport and Development in the:

  • London Stansted, Cambridge, Peterborough Growth Area for ODPM.
  • Multi-Modal Model Development for Medway County Council.
  • Strategic Modelling for Warrington Borough Council.
  • Public Transport Modelling for Dublin.
  • Bus Reliability Modelling for a major UK bus operator.

In pedestrian studies, our expert sat on the International Panel of Experts for the Evaluation of
Crowd Dynamics for the Jamarat Bridge and Are. The client was the Ministry of Municipal and
Rural Affairs of Saudi Arabia.

Database Management and GIS

Mayer Brown has the capability to manipulate and analyse volumes of data using advanced GIS
and Database techniques. We can help you :

  • Organise, manipulate and utilise planning, transport and operational data
  • Automate the manual processes to save time and avoid inherent human errors
  • Generate standardised reports

Applications include traffic counts and surveys, traffic accident data, inventories of highway assets
such as street furniture, traffic orders, and so on, using the following software packages:

  • MapInfo, ArcView, Manifold, Access, SQL Server and Oracle

Mayer Brown has developed, and currently maintains, a national database for a major UK retailer,
holding information on all of its UK stores. We also have wide experience of GIS applications in
Transport Assessments and Accessibility Studies.

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