Ensure safe, practical, and compliant vehicle access for your development.
Arterials provides professional swept path analysis and vehicle tracking services for developments requiring verification of vehicle manoeuvrability, site access, loading operations, and internal circulation. Analyses are completed using industry-standard AutoTURN software and are suitable for planning submissions, detailed design, and engineering review.
Our work supports developers, architects, civil engineers, municipalities, and contractors by confirming that proposed layouts accommodate the intended design vehicles safely and efficiently.
What We Deliver
Each project is reviewed individually to ensure the selected design vehicle, proposed geometry, and vehicle movements are appropriate for the intended operation.
Typical deliverables include:
- AutoTURN vehicle tracking analysis
- Vehicle turning path diagrams
- Review of site access and internal circulation
- Driveway and aisle geometry assessment
- Loading area and service vehicle access review
- Design observations and engineering recommendations
- PDF report suitable for project documentation
- CAD-compatible outputs (optional)
- Add on – Driveway Sight Line Analysis
Where required, swept path analysis can also be incorporated into larger transportation studies, including Traffic Impact Assessments and site access reviews.
Typical Projects
Swept path analysis is commonly prepared for:
- Residential developments
- Commercial and mixed-use developments
- Industrial facilities
- Warehouses and logistics centres
- Apartment and condominium developments
- Shopping centres
- Schools and institutional facilities
- Fire access routes
- Loading docks and service areas
- Drive-through facilities
- Construction access permits
- Municipal infrastructure projects
Our Review Process
Vehicle tracking is only one part of the review.
Each project is assessed to determine whether the selected design vehicle is appropriate for the proposed development and whether the site layout provides practical, safe, and functional vehicle movement.
Where potential issues are identified, recommendations can be provided to improve manoeuvrability, reduce conflicts, or simplify vehicle movements before submission.
Information We’ll Need
To complete a swept path analysis we typically require:
- Site plan (DWG preferred)
- PDF drawings
- Proposed design vehicle(s)
- Applicable municipal or client design requirements
- Project location
- Any previous transportation studies (if available)
If some of this information is not yet available, simply submit your project details and we’ll advise what is required.
Why Work With Arterials?
Vehicle tracking diagrams alone do not necessarily demonstrate that a design works.
Experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering, site plan review, and development approvals helps ensure that vehicle tracking is completed using appropriate engineering judgement rather than simply generating AutoTURN outputs.
Our experience includes preparing transportation studies for private developments, reviewing engineering submissions on behalf of public agencies, and evaluating site access, circulation, and operational performance across a wide range of development projects.
Learn More About Swept Path Analysis
If you’d like to understand how swept path analysis is performed, when it is required, how design vehicles are selected, and how AutoTURN is used in transportation engineering, we’ve prepared a detailed technical guide covering the complete process.
→ Read our Guide to Swept Path Analysis & Vehicle Tracking
Related Services
- Professional Traffic Impact Assessments
- Trip Generation Studies
- Parking Demand & Layout Analysis
- Technical & Peer Reviews
- Traffic Control Plans
- GIS & Mapping Services
Tell Us About Your Project
Complete the form below with a brief description of your project and any available drawings or supporting information.
We’ll review your requirements and let you know what information is needed to prepare a proposal.
Swept Path Analysis Examples
Here are some sample vehicle tracking diagrams showing vehicle movements in various situations.
Design Standards & Guidance
Vehicle tracking analyses are completed using AutoTURN and, where applicable, consider project-specific requirements together with relevant municipal standards, TAC guidance, AASHTO criteria, MUTCD work zone requirements, and other applicable engineering references.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What file formats do you require?
DWG (AutoCAD) files are preferred because they allow the most accurate vehicle tracking analysis. If DWG files are unavailable, PDF site plans may also be suitable depending on the project.
Which software do you use?
Swept path analysis is completed using AutoTURN and Autodesk Vehicle Tracking, the industry-standard vehicle tracking software widely used by transportation engineers, engineering consultants, and municipalities.
Which design vehicles can you analyze?
We can assess virtually any design vehicle, including passenger cars, delivery vehicles, buses, fire apparatus, garbage trucks, tractor-trailers, and customized project-specific vehicles where required.
Can swept path analysis be completed without a Traffic Impact Assessment?
Yes. Many projects only require vehicle tracking to support site planning, access design, parking layouts, loading areas, or permitting.
Can swept path analysis be included as part of a Traffic Impact Assessment?
Yes. Swept path analysis is frequently incorporated into Traffic Impact Assessments where vehicle access, loading operations, or internal circulation require verification.
Can you review an existing site design?
Yes. We regularly review proposed layouts prepared by architects and civil engineers to identify potential issues before planning submission or construction.
Do you provide CAD outputs?
Yes. CAD-compatible AutoTURN outputs can be provided upon request for incorporation into engineering drawings.
Which design standards do you use?
Analyses are completed in accordance with project requirements and applicable engineering guidance. Depending on the project, this may include municipal design standards, AASHTO, the TAC Geometric Design Guide, client-specific requirements, and other relevant engineering references.
Do you work internationally?
Yes. Arterials has experience supporting projects in Canada, the United States, Australia, the Middle East, and South Asia. Analyses can be completed using local design vehicles and applicable engineering standards where project information is available.
How long does a swept path analysis take?
Project duration depends on the complexity of the site, the number of design vehicles, and the level of review required. Typical Turnaround Time 2-3 days