Services
Transportation
Transportation Planning
Urban Crossroads provides a full range of traffic services that include traffic impact analysis, traffic engineering, travel demand modeling, simulations, and many other traffic related services. In addition to these services, we actively maintain our expertise with the latest analytical tools, travel demand models, intersection level of service analysis methodologies, and traffic simulation.
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Studies
- Evaluation of project generated VMT using both regional and sub-regional travel demand models
- Evaluation of “project effect” on VMT within a defined geographic boundary or region.
- Full-range VMT analytical services
- Due diligence level screening evaluations
- Project-specific VMT modeling
- VMT/trip reduction programs
- Satisfying CEQA mitigation requirements
Traffic Studies (Level of Service and Capacity Analysis)
- Trip generation studies
- Conceptual planning/feasibility studies
- General Plan compliance
- Site plan development and access evaluation
- Traffic mitigation phasing strategies
- Traffic signal warrant analyses
- Traffic mitigation phasing strategies
Travel Demand Modeling and Big Data Analytics
- We maintain in-house working versions of regional and sub-regional travel demand models used throughout Southern California.
- Proficient in modeling software and big data analytical software including but not limited to:
- TransCAD™
- CUBE™
- StreetLight™
- ArcGIS™
- And other Agency specific VMT calculation tools
Microsimulation Analysis
- Microsimulations provide a real-world representation of intersection operations based on the behaviors and interactions of vehicles
- Software like Synchro/SimTraffic provide additional details such as congestion, queuing, and spill-back effects to other surrounding driveways/facilities
- Used to provide input on roadway design, such as ensuring adequate driveway spacing or turn pocket storage
- Identify potential roadway capacity issues and the effects to downstream/upstream intersections
Traffic Engineering
Urban Crossroads’ traffic engineering team provides a full range of services including support, coordination, and design leading projects through entitlement, full design, and construction. Projects requiring review, approval, and permitting through Caltrans require special handling which Urban Crossroads can process. Listed below are areas in which we can support your team throughout each phase of project development.
Entitlement Support
- Concept Roadway Striping
- Concept Traffic Signal Plans
- Truck Turning modeling and design
- Conceptual driveway and intersection design
- Conceptual Round-about designs
- Sight Distance Design and evaluation (Vertical and Horizontal)
- Development Fee evaluation
- Review of Conditions of Approval
- Caltrans Safety Evaluations
- Caltrans Intersection Control Evaluations
- Assist in processing through Caltrans Planning Department
- Signal Warrant Evaluations
- Truck Travel Demand Management Reports/Plans
- Attendance at public meetings for traffic engineering issues
- Peer review services
Studies and Evaluations
- Parking Studies
- Queuing Studies
- Restaurant Drive-Thru evaluations
- Traffic Calming designs and reports
- Bicycle lane evaluations
Traffic Engineering Design
- Signing and Striping Plans
- Traffic Signal Plans
- Traffic Signal Interconnect Plans (Hardwire/FOC)
- Traffic Control Plans
- Base Timing Plans
- Construction Management reports/Plans
- Ensure all designs adhere to Federal, State, County, and local agency standards
- Support through construction phase
Agency Permitting
- Encroachment Permit Processing (Local Agency/Caltrans)
- Preparation of all necessary permitting forms
- Assist through the Caltrans QMAP process
Why Choose Us
Industry Expertise
Industry Expertise
Benefit from our team's extensive experience in the transportation planning & traffic engineering fields. We stay ahead of industry trends to provide cutting-edge compliance and permitting solutions.
Tailored Solutions
Tailored Solutions
Recognizing that each client is unique, we customize our services to fit your specific needs. Our consultants work closely with you to develop strategies aligning with your business goals.
Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
Rest easy knowing that your business is fully compliant with California's traffic regulations. Urban Crossroads experts stay updated on the latest laws to ensure your operations meet all necessary standards.