Assessing volumetric flows and developing digital transport simulation models.
Portfolio of Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) Studies and Road Network Planning Projects
This page showcases the strategic bundle of projects executed by "Al Marsad Al Makani" office in the fields of Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) and transport planning for major industrial complexes and vital facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These projects were conducted in collaboration with leading entities such as the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) and Al Fanar Company. This portfolio reflects the office’s capability to deliver integrated engineering solutions that guarantee smooth traffic flow and accommodate future urban expansions in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
Our office’s applied methodology in these projects relies on integrating field operations with digital solutions. We supervised live data collection using Automatic Counting Devices and vehicle classification systems, followed by building and structuring advanced simulation models via international transport software like VISUM to calibrate and forecast future network demand, analyze intersection capacities, and evaluate Levels of Service (LOS) and parking layouts to ensure safe and sustainable infrastructure operations.
Approved Projects in the Portfolio.
Traffic Impact Assessment Project for Dammam Second Industrial City
- Key ClientSaudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) / In coordination with Dorsch Global (Dorsch Group).
- Project DescriptionA comprehensive traffic and hydrological study for the Dammam Second Industrial City and its annexed residential area to evaluate the efficiency of the arterial corridors surrounding factories and logistics zones, and to analyze the impact of heavy trucks and freight transport on daily traffic flow.
Traffic Impact Assessment Project for Al-Nasiriya Station Streets.
Traffic Impact Assessment Project for Al-Nasiriya Station Streets
- Key ClientAl Fanar Projects Company.
- Project DescriptionPreparing a detailed traffic impact study for the street network surrounding Al-Nasiriya Power Substation to study the operational effects of the station’s entry and exit points on surrounding traffic and secure the movement of heavy machinery with the highest standards of engineering safety.
The role of "Al Marsad Al Makani" in these projects achieved synergy by coordinating site geological and hydrological studies with traffic engineering. This allowed the delivery of road design solutions that not only ensure seamless mobility but also protect transport corridors against flash floods and stormwater hazards, achieving the highest standards of safety and structural sustainability for industrial cities and vital installations..
Engineering and Executive Scope of Projects
- Transport Strategies & Mobility Connectivity AnalysisStudying and aggregating data for both public and private transport modes within the study zones, and determining the impact shares of private vehicles on road network efficiency to boost sustainable, eco-friendly transport contributions.
- Road Network Functional Hierarchy StudyEvaluating the operational status of corridors regarding Typical Cross-sections, the number of main and service lanes, determining design speeds, and calculating hourly volumetric vehicle capacities.
- Automated Field Traffic Counting & Monitoring OperationsInstalling and activating advanced automated counting systems (such as the MetroCount Vehicle Classifier System) at strategic locations to harvest accurate, 24/7 live data on flow volumes and vehicle classifications.
- Advanced Digital Data AnalyticsEstimating and modeling traffic volumes at critical intersections, establishing Origin & Destination (O-D) Matrices, calculating Peak Hour Factors (PHF), and determining directional traffic distribution on a daily and weekly basis.
- Building & Calibrating Digital Simulation ModelsConstructing digital transport and simulation models by inputting route, speed, and intersection data, utilizing advanced modeling software to forecast future transport demand and preemptively mitigate bottlenecks.
- Parking Standards Evaluation & StudyEstimating actual parking demand and benchmarking it against available spaces according to the Saudi Parking Code requirements, while delivering engineering recommendations to solve congestion at entry and exit zones.
Specialized Technical Services Provided in These Projects
- Preparation of Approved Traffic Impact Assessments (TIAs)Delivering comprehensive engineering reports categorized for government authorities and developers to study traffic flow behaviors resulting from new developments.
- Traffic Modeling & Digital SimulationGenerating smart visual outputs and computational models simulating real-time and future traffic to evaluate Levels of Service (LOS) at intersections and roundabouts.
- Transport Planning & Highway EngineeringRedesigning and restructuring grade-separated interchanges and roundabouts, and defining service street capacities to match projected traffic volumes.
- Topographical Surveying & GIS Mapping for Transport NetworksLinking all traffic census data and field device outputs to the office's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases to facilitate asset management and strategic investment decisions.
