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Case study

Comprehensive Transport Planning Requirements in Saudi Arabia

Project
COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORT PLANNING REQUIREMENTS IN SAUDI ARABIA
Client
Ministry of Transport
Associated Firm
Sets
Location
Saudi Arabia
Type
Engineering
Sectors
Transportation & Highway
Date
June 2006 – May 2008
Project Details

Narrative Description of Project:

The aim of this project is to establish a comprehensive planning system for transport sector in the Kingdom and identifying the role of concerned entities. The proposals are to be packaged in detailed manuals

Description of Actual Services Provided:
Phase I: Documenting the Existing Conditions
This phase includes an analysis and evaluation of the existing transport planning practices, identification of gaps, identifying concerned entities and the role of each.

Phase II: Theoretical Issues and International Practices
Defining the systems and legislations required for comprehensive planning, identification of typical tasks, 
a review of international experience with a summary of lessons learned. 

Phase III: Identification of Gaps between Current and Targeted Conditions
Description for the gap between current and target with respect to concerned entities and coordination 
tasks, and a comparison between capabilities and future needs for transport planning within a framework 
of comprehensive planning.

Phase IV: Deliverables, Solutions and Recommendations
Drafting the instruments and mechanisms of comprehensive integrated transportation planning, 
identification of expertise of required staff, prepare a manual for comprehensive planning of the transport 
sector in the kingdom, prepare and implementation plan.