Koleko has conducted several studies for various private developers, mines, energy companies and filling stations. Koleko has extensive experience in conducting these for residential developments, retail, offices, businesses and also mixed use developments. We are familiar with the standards and requirements prescribed by the various municipalities and road authorities.

A study is required to be undertaken concerning enclosed neighborhoods and the closure of streets. In the context of South Africa, the pursuit of road closures is frequently conducted by neighbourhood and homeowners’ associations as a method through which the reduction of crime is sought. Requests have been submitted by such associations for the investigation of means by which the passage of vehicles through residential areas might be curtailed and for the application of measures whereby a reduction in vehicle speeds upon local streets may be effected. Traffic calming is characterised by the employment of interventions and physical design elements through which the deceleration of motor vehicles is intended to be achieved and through which the safety of cyclists and pedestrians is sought to be enhanced, particularly within those neighbourhoods of a residential nature.

Various critical factors are required to be afforded consideration within this process. Among such factors are included: the participation of the community; the hierarchical classification of the road network; the determination and implementation of suitable horizontal and/or vertical traffic calming features; the facilitation of accessibility for pedestrians; the accommodation of existing services pertaining to public transport; the scheduling and routing of vehicles engaged in the collection of waste; and the provision of guidance and approval as rendered by decision-makers engaged within the process.

The proposed shopping center is located in Orange Farms, Johannesburg. The developer appointed Koleko for the proposed development. The study investigated the impact of the proposed shopping center on the immediate surrounding road network. The study determined the need for road upgrades.

Van Riebeeck is a residential neighbourhood in Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. The neighbourhood recently experienced a spike in crime. In order to address the issue of rising crime, the  residents via the home owners association applied for a road closure. The home owners association appointed Koleko to conduct to evaluate the impact of the proposed road closures. The road closure would result in traffic redistribution in the area. The redistribution of traffic would hurt some of the intersections. The results of the road closure were compiled into a report and submitted to the road authorities for approval. There were no objections and comments from the road authorities.

Koleko conducted a study for a residential development. A survey was conducted to determine the existing traffic demand in the area. Then the project team estimated the total traffic for the existing and the future (horizon) years.Upgrades, cost and contributions were determined.