Analysis Planning and Reviews
Analysis
The exceptionally strong, analytical background of ORE, years of detailed roundabout knowledge, and effective communication are the ingredients we provide when asked to analyze roundabouts. Ourston can develop a collaborative and comprehensive approach to conduct operational field evaluations, develop data sets, perform statistical analysis and reporting.
We use Miovision’s trademark internet traffic count processing software, Miovision video recording system, and video count data collection tripod. ORE has this technology in-house but it is also available from (http://www.miovision.com/home/index.php).
In analysis of roundabouts we often compare safety performance of before and after conditions. Arcady 7 software is the world’s only analysis tool that can accurately predict capacities and crash frequency for normal and mini roundabouts. ORE is affiliated with Transport Research Laboratory, the researchers and programmers of Arcady 7. TRL has a partnership agreement to assist ORE on research assignments.
Planning and Site Selection
ORE Inc. pioneered Intersection Control Studies (ICS) involving roundabouts. Our study method, now widely used, compares the recommended modifications with a roundabout to determine the preferred means of traffic control at the intersection.
To learn more about what our studies include, please click here.
Field Audits and In-service Reviews
Our history in design auditing and in-service reviews for conventional intersections has been coupled with our knowledge of how roundabouts should operate. We are able to relate what you see in the field to principles of roundabout operation that are evidence based and as a result we can competently identify countermeasures and holistic improvements to geometry, markings and signs.
Click here to read more about what our Team has learned from practicing and studying empirically based roundabout design.
