The project aims to address the issue of insufficient parking at the existing multi-storey Richlands Station Park ‘n’ Ride by expanding the facility and adding a new level.

This expansion will increase the number of commuter parking bays, accommodating the growing demand for parking.

The business case design captures the civil and structural elements for the new parking level while considering accessibility needs and building services design.

BG&E conducted a traffic assessment that investigated the traffic and transport aspects associated with the proposed expansion and redevelopment.

BG&E Scope

• Review of the existing site conditions and transport infrastructure servicing the site (pedestrian, bicycle, bus, and car).
• Review of existing traffic surveys and commissioning additional traffic surveys.
• Assessment of the current parking demand profile over the time of day with arrival and departure profiles.
• Review of the traffic generation and distribution onto the adjacent road network, including interrogating the Brisbane Metropolitan Aimsun Model and undertaking SIDRA analysis for key intersections in close proximity to the site.
• Development of a traffic report to outline the transport planning implications and traffic assessment for the site.
• A parking assessment for the proposed expansion, including identification of options for displaced parking during construction.