University of Twente Student Theses
Infrastructure Development for a Growing Hengelo : Assessing Accessibility Improvements
Jonker, J. (2024) Infrastructure Development for a Growing Hengelo : Assessing Accessibility Improvements.
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| Abstract: | The municipality of Hengelo expresses its desire to grow from 80.000 inhabitants to 100.000 inhabitants in 2040, which creates extra pressure on infrastructure in Hengelo. This thesis analyses the current infrastructure in Hengelo East and aims to improve accessibility in Hengelo East. Currently, congestion occurs daily because traffic intensity is higher than traffic capacity on certain road sections. With the use of expert interviews and traffic data, the current infrastructure is analysed. Subsequently, three alternatives are formulated which are discussed with experts. The first alternative is the extension of the Laan van Driene, which is a plan that was created in the 1960s but never realised. The second alternative is upgrading the Nieuwe Grensweg and Bosweg to manage high traffic flows. The third alternative is the construction of the NOEK, a road that connects the University of Twente with the northern access road of Enschede. To analyse which of these alternatives would maximise the improvements in traffic conditions, traffic models are modelled in mobilityscan of Rijkswaterstaat using intensity data from the Regional Traffic Model of OmniTRANS. A Multi Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) was established to compare the three alternatives. The weights and criteria are derived from experts, literature, and model outcomes. This thesis presents an approach to improve accessibility in eastern Hengelo, using traffic data, expert data, and traffic models. Interviews with specialists in the field of traffic provided qualitative information for the best solutions. The results of the interviews provide a basis for selecting the optimal solution for enhancing accessibility in Hengelo East. Together with quantitative intensity data retrieved from traffic models, the best-ranked solution can be retrieved from the MCDA. The extension of the Laan van Driene has the highest assigned score. Subsequently, the proposed solution is tested in VISSIM. It appeared that the current infrastructure could not cope with the increased intensity as a result of the new intervention. Improving current infrastructure resulted in an average decrease in travel time of 42% in peak hours. In conclusion, the best strategy to improve accessibility and mobility during rush hours is the extension of the Laan van Driene. This intervention makes the biggest impact on accessibility by shifting traffic from the wijkring to the new connection. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | ET: Engineering Technology |
| Programme: | Civil Engineering BSc (56952) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/103833 |
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