Contract

Project

Fiji – Suva-Nausori Corridor Traffic Analysis Consultant

Expertise

Category

Advisory Support - level F

Location

Duty Station

Suva, Fiji or Global/Home based

Contract Length

Start Date

September 24, 2018

End Date

December 20, 2018

Part-time/Full-time

Part-time

Contract Value

Daily Rate

Deliverable based

Days Estimated

60 days

Total Fees

Up to USD30,000 (dependent on qualification)

Specifics of Recruitment

About GGGI

Based in Seoul, the Global Green   Growth Institute (GGGI) is an intergovernmental organization founded to   support and promote a model of economic growth known as "green growth,"   which targets key aspects of economic performance such as poverty reduction,   job creation, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. GGGI works   with developing and emerging countries around the world, building their capacity and   working collaboratively on green growth policies that can impact the lives of   millions. The organization partners with countries, multilateral   institutions, government bodies, and private sector to help build economies   that grow strongly and are more efficient and sustainable in the use of   natural resources, less carbon intensive, and more resilient to climate change.

GGGI supports stakeholders through   complementary and integrated workstreams in green growth planning, policy   development, investment, implementation, and knowledge sharing that deliver   comprehensive products designed to assist in developing, financing, and   mainstreaming green growth in national economic development plans. GGGI’s   interventions emphasize change in four priority thematic areas - energy,   water, land-use, and green cities considered to be essential to transforming   countries’ economies. 

Fiji is a member of GGGI, and the GGGI   office in Fiji was established in 2015 in Suva and is based within the   Ministry of Economy.  GGGI carries out   projects in partnership with the Ministry of Economy and other Ministries and   Departments of the Fijian Government. GGGI has been working closely with the   Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport to identify the next steps needed   for sustainable and affordable land transport and the Ministry of   Infrastructure and Transport is the counterpart government Ministry for this   work.

Project Background

Being the political,   economic, and cultural epicenter of Fiji, Suva has been leading urbanization   in Fiji. As urbanization of   Suva continues, it is putting more pressure on the transport corridor   connecting Suva and Nausori of about 19 km long, particularly on Kings Road. Travelers on the corridor often suffer   from severe congestion. Although the congestion is largely one-directional   and concentrated at commuting times to date, the traffic conditions are   expected to be exacerbated given the importance of this corridor in term of   mobility and the growing number of cars in the neighboring provinces.

Recognizing the urgency and gravity of   this issue, this assignment will carry out a thorough analysis of the   Suva-Nausori transport corridor to identify main sources of the problem and   then formulate short- and long-term options to improve the traffic conditions   of the corridor. The analysis will include gathering relevant traffic and   infrastructure data on the corridor; assessing the status of on-going road   construction work along the corridor and its impact on traffic; examining   national and provincial transport policies and plans that might affect the   corridor; exploring various options to enhance the traffic conditions, such   as dynamic lane control (variable lanes), high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes,   traffic signal coordination (as part of intelligent transport systems), bus   rapid transit (BRT), light rail transit (LRT), etc.; conducting a high-level   modeling (or simulation) to estimate the impact of selected options; and   analyzing financial requirements to implement the options.

Institutional   Arrangements

The consultant shall work closely with   the following offices and stakeholders:

•   GGGI Fiji Country Office, located   within the Ministry of Economy in Suva
•   The Ministry of Infrastructure and   transport, as the government counterpart for this study
•   GGGI Headquarters in Seoul
•   Other key government stakeholders   including Department of Infrastructure, Transport, and Policy of the Ministry   of Infrastructure and Transport, the Ministry of Economy, the Fiji Roads   Authority and Land Transport Authority
•   Others as identified by GGGI and the   Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

Objectives/Purpose of the Assignment

The immediate objective of   this assignment is to carry out a thorough analysis of the Suva-Nausori transport corridor,   mainly of Kings Road, to identify main reasons of the persistent traffic   congestion and then come up with short- and long-term options to improve the   traffic conditions of the corridor.

The results of this work are also   expected to contribute to Fiji’s comprehensive efforts to transition towards   sustainable transport.  

Scope of Work

Tasks of the work include:

•   Gather traffic and infrastructure   data on the corridor relevant for the analysis (e.g. average traffic volume   per hour; traffic volume by hour of a day; average travel speed; travel speed   by hour of a day; traffic mix – auto, bus, else; number of lanes per   direction; traffic signal phases at intersections, etc.) through existing   data sources (Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, Land Transport   Authority). A small-scale field survey might be needed to fill gaps in data.
•   Analyze the level of service (LOS)   of the corridor as per the Highway Capacity Manual or equivalent local   standards to quantify the degree of traffic conditions.
•   Assess the status of on-going road   construction work along the corridor and its impact on traffic, the aim of   which is to see whether traffic congestion is a transient or structural   problem.
•   Examine national and provincial   transport policies and plans that might affect the corridor.
•   Explore various options to enhance   the traffic conditions, such as dynamic lane control (variable lanes), high   occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, traffic signal coordination (as part of   intelligent transport systems), bus rapid transit (BRT), light rail transit   (LRT), etc.
•   Conduct a high-level modeling (or   simulation) to estimate the impact of selected options on traffic conditions   measured as, for instance, travel speed or level of service.
•   Analyze financial requirements to   implement the options.

Details of the tasks above may be further   refined or adjusted depending on data and model availability. If deemed   useful, this work may draw upon the on-going land transport sector LEDS (Low   Emission Development Strategy) project and reciprocally results of this   analysis may also be reflected in the LEDS project.

Output/Reporting Requirements/Deliverables

The consultant will report regularly to GGGI Pacific Regional   Representative in Fiji and GGGI Principal Transport Specialist in Seoul. Deliverables   to be produced during this assignment include:

1.   A report on:

•   Relevant traffic and infrastructure   data on the corridor gathered or surveyed
•   Analysis results of the level of   service (LOS) of the corridor as per the Highway Capacity Manual or   equivalent local standards, and their interpretation
•   Assessment of the status of on-going   road construction work along the corridor and its impact on traffic

1.   A report on:

•   Summary of the national and   provincial transport policies and plans examined and their implications on   the corridor traffic
•   Examination of various options to   enhance the traffic conditions of the corridor, such as dynamic lane control   (variable lanes), high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, traffic signal   coordination (as part of intelligent transport systems), bus rapid transit   (BRT), light rail transit (LRT), etc.

1.   A report on:

•   Results of a high-level modeling (or   simulation) to estimate the impact of selected options (from the above) on the   traffic conditions of the corridor, where options will be selected in   consultation with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
•   Estimated financial requirements to   implement the selected options

The deliverables described above are   interlinked. Therefore, the consultant should produce these reports not in   isolation but with a holistic view of the assignment under the guidance of   GGGI. The schedule of the deliverables is as follows: 

All documents must   be in English (United States usage), prepared in accordance with GGGI’s   formatting requirements, and submitted in hard copy and electronic formats   along with complete sets of raw data, research materials, and related   information. All of the   consultant’s work products developed and used for this assignment will be   transferred to and become the property of the Global Green Growth Institute   and the Government of Fiji.

Qualifications/Experience/Expertise

• An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent preferred) in a discipline related to transport, urban   planning, economics, or engineering.  
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in transport planning, transport engineering, urban planning, or related areas   in the transport sector.
• High-level modeling (or simulation)   experience on traffic management options is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience working with stakeholders in Fiji (particularly in the transport sector) is a strength. 
• Analytical thinking, and data gathering and interpretation skills.
• Excellent oral communication and writing skills in English are required.