Suraj Singh Saini

SUMMARY

• Lead traffic and pedestrian micro-simulation studies for complex infrastructure projects.
• Developed, calibrated, and validated VISSIM models for airports, urban developments, and transport hubs.
• Worked on VISUM-based demand modeling, including base model development and horizon year traffic demand forecasting.
• Delivered data-driven design recommendations to optimize circulation and reduce congestion.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including planners, architects, and engineers.

KEY PROJECTS

Hyderabad and Delhi Airports – Landside Micro Simulation Modelling.

• Developed and validated base-year and horizon-year micro simulation models.
• Assessed future demand scenarios and lane configuration requirements.
• Delivered junction-level improvement proposals based on simulation outputs.

Kathmandu Valley, Nepal – Public Transport Reform (World Bank Project).

• Contributed to the end-to-end transport planning process, from inception to the final report.
• Developed the base year VISUM model, including calibration and validation.
• Conducted OD analysis, boarding-alighting surveys, and demand assessment.
• Led route rationalization and clustering (11 clusters) to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Identified mass transit corridors and estimated PPHPD for network planning.

MRVC Suburban Rail Stations – Pedestrian Simulation.

• Performed pedestrian micro simulation for 10 or more major suburban stations.
• Identified congestion zones and optimized stairs, ramps, and circulation layouts.
• Validated design improvements through iterative simulation.

Mumbai Hills Development – Traffic Planning (150-acre township).

• Conducted traffic demand estimation and VISUM-based micro-modeling.
• Evaluated the internal road network and recommended lane configurations.
• Continuously validated, evolving master plans using micro-modelling and demand estimation.

HCT Sharjah Campus Parking Assessment (UAE).

• Developed a micro simulation-based parking and circulation model.
• Provided recommendations to reduce queue lengths and optimize entry and exit operations.

Varanasi Crowd Modelling (Ongoing).

• Developed a large-scale pedestrian simulation model covering key city nodes and Ghats.
• Scenario testing for crowd management and safety improvements.

IKEA Hyderabad – Parking Assessment.

• Led an end-to-end parking study, including survey design, execution, and analysis.

Namo Shakti Expressway – Traffic and Demand Modelling.

• Developed the base year model in VISUM, with calibration and validation.
• Conducted traffic forecasting using econometric methods.
• Estimated section-wise demand and lane requirements for future phases.

• Worked on multiple Road Asset Management System (RAMS) projects across India and internationally.
• Conducted pavement condition assessments and infrastructure surveys.
• Performed traffic volume counts, axle load surveys, and bridge inspections.
• Supported data analysis and maintenance planning strategies.
• Projects: Assam, Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Ethiopia RAMS.