Projects and articles of Dirk Engels
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Dirk Engels
ResearcherDirk Engels graduated as a civil engineer, is a recognised environmental impact assessment expert in the discipline of human mobility, and completed a postgraduate course in Urban and Spatial Planning. As an independent mobility expert, he supports TML with his extensive experience in traffic modelling and the design and management of multimodal traffic systems. His expertise is based on the active role he has played in a large number of mobility studies at the urban, regional, and European level, such as urban mobility plans, impact studies, parking studies, and the design and evaluation of multimodal transport systems.
Cross-border cycling infrastructure in Europe
How do we get a clear picture of the current cycling infrastructure in Europe, in order to make more targeted investments for the future?
Traffic light control systems: an overview
An overview of all traffic light control systems TML developed.
SCALE-UP
TML coordinates the development and implementation of feasible and efficient evaluation plans in the three SCALE-UP cities.
Lubbeek smart region
For the municipality of Lubbeek, we collaborated on a digital twin to map traffic flows and bicycle safety in order to measure the impact of future road infrastructure modifications.
Plan-EIA A8 Halle
TML analyses the mobility impact of a revamped A8 in Halle.
Road works impact management bridges Albert canal
We supported contractor Franki in working out the road works impact management plan for the works on the bridges.
CHUMS
How can we bring about behavioural changes that facilitate urban mobility solutions?
SMARTA
How can we focus more on sustainable and innovative mobility solutions in rural areas?
Mobiscore
Mobiscore assigns an accessibility score to a house or plot: how easy are facilities such as the train station or school to reach in a sustainable way?
Complex project eastern connection
How can the eastern part of the Harbour route be organised in an alternative way?
CIVITAS PORTIS
How do we innovate sustainable mobility in European port cities?
CIVITAS SATELLITE
TML contributed to the evaluation of innovation and research projects under CIVITAS 2020.
GEMINI
In the GEMINI project, new shared mobility solutions are being designed and implemented in eight mission cities.
Road works impact management BRABO
TML developed the road works impact management approach for the BRABO 2 tramlines in Antwerp.
Road works impact management Noorderlijn Antwerp
Brabo 2: TML supported the road works impact management approach for the Noorderlijn in Antwerp.
Management system for the traffic lights in Antwerp
We collaborated on the development and implementation of an innovative traffic management and control strategy.
OPTIMISM
We collaborated on improved understanding of sustainable mobility based on optimised passenger transport data.
MODUM
TML co-developed models to optimise dynamic urban mobility.
Parking Study for the City of Antwerp
We reviewed Antwerp's parking policy plan.
Environmental Impact Assessment Report Oosterweel Connection
TML provided the People and Traffic discipline of an EIA plan for the Oosterweel link.
Traffic engineering support for the construction of the Oosterweel Connection
TML is one of the mobility advisers for Lantis.
Parking Management The Loop
We collaborated on integrated, sustainable parking management at The Loop site.
Plan-MER A102/R11bis
We elaborated the Mobility discipline in the plan EIA for the Antwerp tangents A102/R11bis.
New Tramlines in Brussels
TML collaborated on the traffic design for new tram lines around Brussels.
Guidelines EIA Mobility
We worked out new guidelines for the Mobility discipline in the context of the various EIA procedures.
Bodart Square Leuven
TML collaborated on the integrated design of the Koning Boudewijnlaan - Leuven Ring Road intersection.
Master plan Izegem
TML supported the development of an integrated master plan for the city of Izegem.
Improved Monitoring of Traffic Signal Controls
We built a Flemish system for the quality assessment of traffic control installations.
City Programme Roeselare
We analysed the mobility situation in Roeselare.
Bicycle Database
TML collaborated on a knowledge database of best cycling practices from home and abroad.
Urban Renewal Lokeren Railway Station Area
We updated the master plan for the station area and Park ter Beuken.
Transport Success Stories
TML looked for success stories on transport and environment.
Antwerp Expo - Strategic vision for parking
We worked out a strategic parking vision for the Antwerp Expo site.
Strategic Freight Model Flanders
We provided policy support for calculations with the strategic freight model for Flanders.
Express Tramline Hasselt-Maastricht
What is the potential impact of the Hasselt-Maastricht express tram line?
Feasibility Study Tool Urban Network Management
Is it commercially viable to develop a design tool for urban mobility measures?
Spatial Strategic Plan Vilvoorde
TML examined mobility aspects in the vision for the future spatial development of Vilvoorde.
Assessment of Gent’s traffic circulation plan
We conducted a large-scale evaluation of the effects of the Ghent city centre circulation plan.
SUMI
Sustainable Urban Mobility Indicators are a useful tool for cities and urban areas to identify the strengths and weaknesses of their mobility system to focus on areas for improvement.
Parking strategy Schelde docks
TML developed a strategic parking vision for the northern part of Antwerp's Scheldt Quays.
Flemish Bouwmeester Scan
The Vlaamse Bouwmeester Scan encourages municipalities to develop a sustainable, quality living environment.
Urban renewal project Scheldt quays
TML collaborated on an innovative vision of the Scheldt quays as a connection between city and water and as a hub of urban multimodal movements.
Microscopic traffic simulation Leuven Ringroad
TML is conducting a traffic study (microsimulation) of the Ring around Leuven (R23).
Demonstration project Merelbeke
Merelbeke served as a demonstration municipality for alternative spatial structures and sustainable mobility systems.
Masterplan Jessa hospital - mobility impact assessment
TML is providing a mobility impact assessment for the Jessa Campus in Hasselt.
Microsimulation Ninovesteenweg Aalst
TML designed a vehicle-dependent light control and micro-simulation of the sub-junctions N405 Ninovesteenweg - Nachtegaalstraat - Industrielaan in Aalst.
Evaluation framework temporary traffic measures
Many towns and cities have built temporary bicycle infrastructure or taken traffic measures because of COVID-19. To be able to evaluate them, TML drew up an evaluation framework by order of Fietsberaad Vlaanderen.
Development plan for residential development area Wakkerzeelsebaan-Ursulinenstraat Wijgmaal
TML collaborated on a mobility study to draw up a sustainable and feasible design plan for the residential development area Wakkerzeelsebaan - Ursulinenstraat in Wijgmaal, with an eye for active road users.
Environmental Impact Report (MER) R0 East
TML is collaborating on the environmental impact report, mobility discipline, for the Brussels Ring R0 East.
PTW (powered two-wheelers) modelling study
What is the impact of powered two-wheelers on the environment, mobility, and road safety?
Signal plans Oosterweel connection
TML prepares traffic light arrangements to ensure the smooth running of works on the Oosterweel connection.
Concept circulation plans Good Move
What can you achieve with good circulation plans? TML developed a memorandum explaining this issue.
Design the multimodal infrastructural landscape Zelzate
TML worked on a concept plan for the spatial development and traffic organisation of the Zelzate Canal Zone.
UPPER
We unleash the potential of public transport in Europe.
Strategic EIA regional mobility plan transport region Leuven
TML collaborated on the strategic EIA for the Leuven transport region.
Parking study Grote Markt Blankenberge
TML conducted a parking balance and parking duration study for a new public parking infrastructure.
Project EIR N60 Ronse
TML worked out the Human-Mobility discipline in the project EIA for the extension of the N60 in Ronse.
EIA plan screening Antwerp Expo
TML conducted a mobility analysis to support the EIA plan screening for Antwerp Expo.
TML'ers have their say! #4
In this section we would like to introduce you to our colleagues at TML. This way you get to know us a little better and discover what everyone within TML is doing. Recently we had a conversation with Willem, Dirk, Kris, and Hanne!
TML TALK #14 Successful ingredients for a circulation plan. From neighbourhood to residential neighbourhood, also in the city outskirts.
In this TML Talk we zoom in on the concept of living neighbourhoods, the crucial elements to make a circulation plan succeed and also look beyond the urban core with a look at circulation measures in the suburban area.
This TML Talk is in Dutch.
