Business Details
Expert Transport Planning Solutions in Exeter
Trace Design Consultants provides comprehensive transport planning services, combining technical expertise with commercial insight to deliver innovative solutions. Our team specialises in resolving transport-related challenges across residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects, ensuring optimal development outcomes. With a focus on cost-effectiveness and environmental sustainability, we guide clients through the planning process while maximising land potential. Our services include transport assessments, feasibility studies, highway design, and expert representation at public inquiries. We prioritise early engagement with authorities to streamline planning conditions and obligations, saving clients time and resources.By aligning development phases with transport infrastructure delivery, we ensure practical, future-proof solutions. Our multidisciplinary approach extends to drainage and civil engineering, addressing holistic project requirements. Based in Exeter, we serve clients nationwide with tailored advice grounded in extensive industry experience. Client satisfaction is central to our operations, reflected in our commitment to transparent communication and measurable results. This combination of technical proficiency and strategic thinking positions us as trusted advisors in the transport planning sector.
Services
Transport Assessments
Travel Plans
Feasibility Studies
Highway Design
Parking Planning
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of transport planning expertise across diverse sectors
- Our team holds chartered membership with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- We provide end-to-end solutions from feasibility studies to public inquiry representation
- Our approach prioritises cost-effective, environmentally sustainable outcomes
- We maintain ISO 9001 certified quality management systems
Services
Transport Assessments
Our transport assessments evaluate development impacts on local infrastructure, ensuring planning compliance. We analyse traffic flows, parking requirements, and access arrangements to secure planning permissions. By identifying necessary highway improvements, we help maximise development potential while addressing local authority concerns.
Travel Plans
We develop comprehensive travel plans to manage transport demand and reduce car dependency. Our strategies promote sustainable travel modes like cycling, walking, and public transport through tailored measures. These plans address planning conditions while delivering long-term benefits for occupants and surrounding communities.
Feasibility Studies
Our feasibility studies assess transport-related constraints and opportunities for proposed developments. We evaluate highway capacity, junction performance, and infrastructure requirements to determine project viability. This early-stage analysis informs site selection and development strategy formulation.
Highway Design
We provide highway design solutions for new developments and infrastructure improvements. Our designs comply with local authority standards while optimising safety and efficiency. Services include junction modifications, shared space schemes, and traffic calming measures tailored to specific project needs.
Parking Planning
Our parking planning services balance development requirements with regulatory standards. We design efficient layouts that maximise capacity while minimising environmental impact. Solutions include access arrangements, pedestrian safety measures, and compliance with disabled parking provisions.
Questions
What transport planning services do you offer?
We provide transport assessments, travel plans, feasibility studies, highway design, and expert representation at public inquiries for residential and commercial developments.
Do you work on drainage projects?
Yes, our services include drainage design and assessment as part of integrated transport and civil engineering solutions for new developments.
What areas do you cover?
Based in Exeter, we operate throughout Devon, the South West, and undertake projects nationwide for major infrastructure developments.
How do you help secure planning permission?
We prepare detailed transport assessments that address local authority concerns, demonstrating development viability through traffic analysis and infrastructure proposals.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We work across residential, commercial, industrial, retail, leisure, education, and airport-related developments with transport planning requirements.
Can you assist with public inquiries?
Yes, our team provides expert evidence and representation at public inquiries, drawing on extensive experience with complex planning applications.
