Valley Gardens, Brighton

Valley Gardens, Brighton

A Paramics Discovery model was provided to successfully assist Brighton & Hove City Council and Project Centre Ltd in planning a major sustainable transport scheme, which was approved by the council’s Environment, Transport & Sustainability Committee. Paramics Discovery models of the existing situation and iterative testing of several proposed layouts were created.

Valley Gardens is a busy area of Brighton city centre where the A23 London to Brighton road meets the A259 coastal route. Phases 1 and 2 of Valley Gardens have introduced new walking and cycling routes, improved provision for buses, and created new green space for residents and visitors to enjoy. Phase 3 will link these completed improvements with a new signalised junction on Brighton’s iconic seafront.

TMS staff carried out extensive microsimulation modelling which reflects updated traffic flows, bus services, signals and restrictions and has helped officers and councillors to understand the traffic impact of the proposals. Various layout options were tested through the modelling exercise, working closely with BHCC technical officers.