Areas of Expertise
Critical Issues in Transportation - Systems Approach Systems Planning and Development, Operations, Maintenance, Performance Management within and Outside Transportation (Land Use, Impact Analysis, Economic & Fiscal Planning)
Role of Technology
Integration of Telecommunication and Information Technologies with those of Transportation (ITS), and Technologies related to Construction, Operations & Maintenance
· Technology Focus – ITS (Architectures/FTMS/ATMS/ATIS/ETC), Traffic Safety and Awareness, Highway Signage and Pavement Marking, Access Management & Corridor Development
· Expressway Projects – Assistance in providing technical guidance identifying potential US based companies to perform design-build and turnkey type of projects
State-of-the-Art Tools and TechniquesRelated to Planning, Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation Infrastructure
· R& D Vision and Policy - Facilitate interaction with appropriate US Entities and related activities – how to develop and manage R& D programs and entities
· R&D Projects – HCM for Developing Countries, ITS Technologies for Mixed Traffic Conditions, Application of new/emerging technologies, Development of Manuals/Handbook
State-of-the-Practice
Metrics, Standards and Specifications, Programs, Procedures
· Establishing Traffic Monitoring Program and development of transportation databases
· Establishing T2 Centers and Centers of Excellence in Urban Transportation Research
Customer & Stakeholder Focus
Building Coalitions and Partnerships, Developing Awareness Programs
· Knowledge-sharing and Exchange Programs – Collaborative efforts in Research Projects, Opportunities for Visiting Faculty & Exchange programs for Faculty and Students
Institutional Issues, Strategic Management, Change Strategies, Finance/Funding Organizational Development, Strategic Planning Change Management, Industry Best Practices, Funding Sources and Mechanisms
· Professional capacity Building - Technical Training, Certification processes for Engineers
· Work Force Development - Training for Technicians, Equipment Operators, and Field Staff
· Organizational Restructuring and Transformation – Strategic Planning & Change Management, Adopting Industry Best Practices
Role of Technology
Integration of Telecommunication and Information Technologies with those of Transportation (ITS), and Technologies related to Construction, Operations & Maintenance
· Technology Focus – ITS (Architectures/FTMS/ATMS/ATIS/ETC), Traffic Safety and Awareness, Highway Signage and Pavement Marking, Access Management & Corridor Development
· Expressway Projects – Assistance in providing technical guidance identifying potential US based companies to perform design-build and turnkey type of projects
State-of-the-Art Tools and TechniquesRelated to Planning, Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation Infrastructure
· R& D Vision and Policy - Facilitate interaction with appropriate US Entities and related activities – how to develop and manage R& D programs and entities
· R&D Projects – HCM for Developing Countries, ITS Technologies for Mixed Traffic Conditions, Application of new/emerging technologies, Development of Manuals/Handbook
State-of-the-Practice
Metrics, Standards and Specifications, Programs, Procedures
· Establishing Traffic Monitoring Program and development of transportation databases
· Establishing T2 Centers and Centers of Excellence in Urban Transportation Research
Customer & Stakeholder Focus
Building Coalitions and Partnerships, Developing Awareness Programs
· Knowledge-sharing and Exchange Programs – Collaborative efforts in Research Projects, Opportunities for Visiting Faculty & Exchange programs for Faculty and Students
Institutional Issues, Strategic Management, Change Strategies, Finance/Funding Organizational Development, Strategic Planning Change Management, Industry Best Practices, Funding Sources and Mechanisms
· Professional capacity Building - Technical Training, Certification processes for Engineers
· Work Force Development - Training for Technicians, Equipment Operators, and Field Staff
· Organizational Restructuring and Transformation – Strategic Planning & Change Management, Adopting Industry Best Practices