LIST OF MAJOR PLAN PROJECTS CARRIED OUT BY NATPAC SINCE 1976

1. Preparation of DPR for constructing a bypass at Jowai on NH-44 in Meghalaya State
2. Preparation of DPR for Sonauli-Gorakhpur State Highway No.1 in Uttar Pradesh State.
3. Preparation of Detailed Project Report for rehabilitation and strengthening of Allahabad-Dohrighat road in Uttar Pradesh
4. Preparation of Detailed Project Report for four laning and strengthening of Aluva-Cherthala section of NH 47 in Kerala State
5. Economic feasibility study of constructing bypass at Alappuzha between Km 408/725 and Km 416/200 on NH 47 in Kerala State
6. Economic feasibility study of constructing bypass at Kozhikode on NH 17 in Kerala State
7. Economic feasibility study of constructing bypass at Kollam for NH 47 in Kerala State
8. Preparation of DPR for a stretch of NH 17 at Bijapur in Karnataka State
9. Economic feasibility study and preparation of DPR for improving Kozhikode-Palakkad road (SH-24) connecting NH-17 and NH-47 to National Highway standards in Kerala State
10. Survey, investigation and preparation of DPR for the construction of a new bridge across Sharavathi river near Honnavar on NH-17 in Karnataka State
11. Economic feasibility study of constructing a link road (NH-47A) connecting Kochi Port with NH-47 in Kerala State
12. Economic feasibility study of strengthening and widening a stretch of NH-47 between Km 462/000 and Km 470/300 at Ochira in Kerala State
13. Preparation of modified design of superstructure of viaduct span and construction of ROB at Kuttippuram on NH-17 in Kerala State
14. Survey and investigation for aligning Phase II portion from Kovalam to Parassala of combined bypass for Thiruvananthapuram and Neyyattinkara on NH-47 in Kerala State
15. Economic feasibility study of constructing Phase-I of Thiruvananthapuram-Neyyattinkara combined bypass between Kazhakkoottam and Parassala on NH-47 in Kerala State.
16. Feasibility study of constructing a coastal highway between Ponnani and Vengalam for NH-17 in Kerala State
17. Strategic option and techno-economic feasibility study for selected R&B roads in Kurnool, Ananthapur and Prakasham districts in Andhra Pradesh State
18. Techno-economic feasibility study for the construction of Faridabad-NOIDA-Ghaziabad Expressway
19. Feasibility study and preparation of DPR for construction of Delhi-NOIDA link bridge – under private finance scheme in association with KAMPSAX International A/S, Denmark
20. Economic feasibility study of improvement of geometrics and widening of a section of  NH 47 in Kayamkulam in Kerala State.
21. Consultancy services for land acquisition for the proposed development of West Coast Canal in Kerala State.
22. Consultancy services for project management for construction supervision and quality control for the construction of the runway, taxi track and apron at International Airport in Nedumbasserry in Kochi
23. Preparation of DPR and Construction Management for13 bridges on Kohalpur- Mahakali Highway in Nepal.
24. Preparation of alignment plan for the road to Ezhimala Naval Academy in Kerala State.
25. Pre-feasibility study for selected 27 PWD roads in Kerala State
26. Feasibility of a parallel road to Sahodaran Ayyappan road in Kochi city in Kerala State
27. Feasibility of two tier road system in Kozhikode city in Kerala State
28. Techno-economic feasibility study for extension of the NW-3 up to Kasaragod in the north and Kovalam in the south of Kerala
29. Economic feasibility study of constructing a rail link between Karippur airport and Mangalore-Kozhikode rail line in Kerala State
30. Feasibility of High Speed Tram System (HSTS) in Kochi city in Kerala State
31. Development of road network in and around Murmagao Port in Goa State
32. Economic feasibility study of strengthening and widening of a section of NH 17 in Neeleshwar in Kerala State
33. Economic feasibility study of constructing bypass at Kozhikode for NH-17 in Kerala State (Revised)
34. Economic feasibility study of constructing Phase III & IV of bypass at Kollam for NH-47 in Kerala State
35. Development of road network in and around Mangalore Port in Karnataka State
36. Economic feasibility study of widening Edappally - Vyttila section of NH-47 in Kerala State
37. Techno-economic and financial feasibility study and preparation of DPR for four-laning Ludhiyana - Moga Highway in Punjab State
38. Techno-economic and financial feasibility study and preparation of DPR for developing Khanna-Nawanshahar road including construction of a bridge and an ROB in Punjab State
39. Manpower consultancy for capital dredging for National Waterways No3
40. Preparation of pre-feasibility study documents for construction of ROBs in lieu of existing level crossing No. 9/B on Vadodara-Savli road and in lieu of existing underpass at Chhayapuri near Vadodara in Gujarat State
41. Adequate road connectivity project for Mumbai and JNPT ports in Maharashtra State
42. Techno-economic feasibility study and preparation of DPR for four-laning of NH-5 from Ichapuram to Khurda in Orissa State
43. Four-laning of MC road between Kesavadasapuram and Mannanthala junction in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala State
44. Detailed project report for four-laning of Beach road in Kozhikode city
45. Detailed project report for constructing Kumarakam - Vechur road in Kottayam district

MAJOR LIST OF PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY NATPAC DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS

URBAN TRANSPORTATION

• Intelligence Transport system- A Status Report
• Fade Policy and Pricing of intermediate Public Transport Services – Study on autorickshaw and taxi services.
• Study on the impact of roadside advertisement and hoardings on Road Safety.
• Operational efficiency of KSRTC Minibus service - a case study of Thiruvananthapuram city
• Fare Policy and Pricing of Public Transport Services –A Study on IPT modes
•  Freight Policy and Pricing of Goods Transport Services –Study on Goods Vehicles
• Periodic updation of Price Index for Stage Carriages Operation in Kerala
• Public Transportation – Operational effieciency of KSRTC moffucil bus services-a case study of Kollam District.
• Performance Evaluation of Mini bus routes in Trivandrum City.
• Periodic updation of Price Indices for Stage Carriage Operation (PISCO)

TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

• Improvement of Accident –Prone Locations on NH-47
• Evaluation of traffic management measures in urban centers using GIS – Case study of Kottayam town in Kerala.
• Accident abetment measures for Urban Areas in Kerala
• Accident abatement measures for NH 47 section in Karunagapally town
• Accident abatement measures for selected urban areas in Kerala State
• Identification of accident prone locations and improvement measures in State Highways of Northern Kerala
• Impact of public transport development on the Economy of a region-Case study of Cochin Region

REGIONAL AND RURAL TRANSPORTATION

• Computerized Inventory of Roads for Kothamangalam and Koovappady Block Panchayaths in Ernakulam District in Kerala
• Problems associated with mobility of women

• Preparation of Computerized Inventory of Roads for Muvattupuzha and Vadavucode block Panchayaths in Ernakulam District
• Assessment of Rural Accessibility in different terrains of Kerala
• Comprehensive road development plan for Wayanadu District
• Preparation of inventory of roads for Block Panchayaths
• Preparation of inventory of roads for a region- A case study of 28 Grama panchayaths in Ernakulam District.
• Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the development of rural roads in Wayanadu District - P1
• Integrated rural accessibility planning (IRAP) - Micro level interventions in hilly areas of Northern Kerala

HIGHWAY ENGINEERING

• Development of Pavement Maintenance Management System for Selected Roads

• Highway Engineering Laboratory
• Development of Pavement Maintenance Management System for selected roads in Kerala – Phase II
• Impact of digging by public utility developments on urban roads
• Suitability of locally available materials for Road Construction in Kerala
• Ground stabilization techniques for road construction in clayey soils of Kuttanadu Region
• GIS Application for Management of Bridges
• Study of Natural Rubber Modified Bitumen for Road Construction in Kerala – Phase I
• Pavement Maintenance Management System for selected roads in Kerala –Phase III
• Suitability of locally available materials for Road Construction in Kerala

1. Study on the use of Coir fibre
2. Study on the use of Waste Plastic materials for Road Construction in Kerala –a demonstration project

• Study on overloading of trucks and its effects on pavement deterioration
• Study on use of Natural Rubber Modified Bitumen of Road Construction in Kerala
• Pavement maintenance management systems for selected roads in Kerala –Phase IV
• Resource Mapping of road construction materials in Kerala -Kollam District
• Study on the use of Waste Plastic for road construction in Urban Centres
• Study on the overloading of Trucks and its effect on pavement deterioration
• Resource Mapping of Road Construction materials in Kerala - Case Study of Pathanamthitta and Thiruvananthapuram Districts
• Pavement maintenance Management System for Selected Roads in Kerala - Phase V
• Study on the use of Waste Plastics for Road Construction - An evaluation of roads laid with plastic wastes in Kerala

RURAL TRANSPORTATION

• Integrated Development of Rural Roads: A case study of Palakkad District in Kerala
• Integrated Rural Accessibility Plan –Case Study of Panchayaths in Attappady Block (Palakkad District)
• Applications in Rural Road Planning at District and Grama Panchayath level

• Socio-Economic Impact of Rural Road Development Programmes

INLAND WATER TRANSPORT

• Development of Geographic Information System (GIS) for the Waterways of Kerala
• Evolving a Model for Integrated Development of Waterways of Kerala- A Demonstration Project
• Study on the Navigability of feeder canals in Alappuzha district
• Study on traffic potentials of inland navigation and Economics of water transport operations in Kerala
• Study on the Navigability of feeder canals in Kerala - improvement of canals in Thiruvananthapuram region
• Effects of Speed Boat movement on Bank erosion in Canals – A case study of Kuttanadu Region
• Study on Navigability of Feeder Canals in Kerala – Improvement of Canals in Kochi Region
• Planning for inter-modal distribution of traffic by road and Inland Waterways in Kochi City
• Improvement of Canals in Trivandrum City – A case study of Amayizhanchan Thodu

ROAD SAFETY

• Establishing Road Safety Auditing (RSA) System for Kerala
• Study  on Drunken Driving
• Safe Road to School –an Action Plan
• Publication of Road Safety Education Materials
• Study of Helmet use in the cities of Thiruvananthapuram and Cochin

• Use of seatbelt Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi cities
• Overtaking behaviour of drivers
• A survey of spot speed in Thiruvananthapuram City
• Study of benefits of streamlining of pedestrian flows on busy roads
• Evaluation of Publicity Material on Road Safety
• Safe Road to School - An action plan for promoting Road Safety among school children
• Safe community programme for selected Panchayaths in Kerala
• Study of benefits of streamlining of pedestrian flows on busy roads
• Drivers protection strategies (seat belt and helmet use)
• Safe Road to School - An action plan for promoting Road Safety among school children
• Safe community programme for  Panchayaths
• Strategies for safe transportation of dangerous goods - A status report

• Safe Community programme for Panchayath and small towns in Kerala
• Safe Road to School (SRS) Programme
• Speed Profile of Vehicles and Road Safety Strategies
• Pedestrian safety in medium towns of Northern Kerala - an analysis
  
  

MAJOR CONSULTANCY PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY NATPAC DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS

1. Consultancy services for survey and design of Road Safety and Traffic Signs and other public information sign for the bus route road of Corporation of Chennai
2. Department of Tourism – Preparation of Master Plan for various destinations in Kerala
3. KSTP – Roman Tarmat
4. Mass Rapid Transit System/LRTS in Kozhikode City
5. Alignment study on a new road/Study on  existing road from Kozhikode to  KSIDC Industrial Growth Centre at Kinalur
6. Hill Highway Study – for Undertaking field surveys for alternative alignment to bye pass the missing link in the entire stretch of the proposed Hill Highway from Nandarapadave in Kasargode Dist to Kadukkara/Parassala in Thiruvananthapuram Dist.
7. TRIDA – Developing a bus operating base near Medical College and traffic improvement measures reg.
8. Kerala  Road Fund Board – Thiruvananthapuram City Road Improvement Project – Fixing up os G P S Control Points 
9. Thalasserry Municipality – Formulate short term traffic improvements and long term road development schemes for the urban centre of Thalasserry in Kannur District
10. Kerala Road Fund Board – Feasibility study for road connectivity to Kannur Airport
11. Road connectivity to the proposed KINFRA Industrial Park in Manjeswara, Kasargode
12. Installation of Tourist Sign Boards in the Kovalam Tourists Area – Dept. of Tourism
13. Integrated Development of Rural Roads in Idukki District – Swaminathan Package – District Collector Idukki
14. Periodical Revision of Bus Fare – Regular Updating of PISCO – Secretary Transport, Govt. of Kerala
15. Preparation of State of Environment Report for the Union Territory of Lakshadweep – KSCSTE
16. Study on Ambient Air Quality and its Contribution to Climate Changes in Kerala – Environment Management Agency, Kerala – Research Project
17. Fixing up of GPS Stations for NH 47 – Karamana Bridge to Kaliyikkavila
18. Traffic and Transportation study for Badagara Town
19. Pavement evalution of plastic roads – Madurai
20. Neyyattinkara Municipality – Projects Under UIDSSMT – Proposal for undertaking DPR Projects in Transport Sector
21. Improvement design for Thondayad Junction in NH 17 Byepass in Kozhikkode. recd. from Executive Engineer, NH Divn. Kozhikkode
22. Improvement Design for Bus Stand Area in Tellicherry Municipal Authority Tellicherry
23. Department of Tourism – Demarcation of Influence area of Tourist Centres in Kerala
24. Computation of Price Indices for auto and taxi operations (PIATO)
25. Revising Price Index for Stage Carriage Operations in Kerala (PISCO)
26. Comprehensive Tourism signage scheme for Kerala State
27. Traffic and transportation system for Cochin city
28. Study of Natural Rubber modified Bitumen for road construction in Kerala
29. Preparation of Master Plan for the Cochin City – study of Floating Population Surveys in Cochin Corporation Area
30. Conducting Topographic Surveys for Roads in Project Cities under the Kerala Sustainable Urban Development Project
31. Destination Development of VAGAMON Part – 1
32. Destination Development of VAGAMON Part – 2
33. Traffic Management Plan for Perinthalmanna Town – Perinthalmanna Municipality
34. TRKL – Tourists Resorts Kerala Limited – Feasibility Study
35. Traffic Study for Yasoram Fly over Sky City Project at Cochin – YRDPL
36. Collection of Traffic Census on National Highways in the State of Kerala
37. Preparation of Project Report for the “Improvement of Canals in Kochi corporation area for Inland Navigation, Recreation and Tourism purpose”.
38. Traffic Census data on National Highways in Kerala
39. Tourism Signage in Thiruvananthapuram District
40. BRDC – Development of Valiaparamba Islands – Conducting Hydrographic survey and marking Navigation routes – orders for Commencement of work
41. Study of Natural Rubber Modified Bitumen for Road Constructions
42. Study of Traffic and Transportation System in Cochin Corporation Area
43. KSTP – Consultancy service for Implementation of Road Safety Action Plan – Task 2.5.3 – Road Safety Public Education to support Police Enforcement
44. Refresher Training Course to Heavy Vehicle Drivers in Un-organized Sector – Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (Road Safety Cell)
45. Comprehensive Scheme for Installation of Tourism signage of on Major Roads in Kerala State
46. Revival of TS Canal for Inland Navigation and Tourism Promotion in Varkala Region in Kerala
47. Traffic Census Data Collection on NH 47 – MORT
48. Traffic Studies for B.O.T. Projects in Kerala
49. Fare Policy and Pricing of Public Transport Services- A study on stage carriages in Kerala
50. Construction of Canal Road-Plan Preparation for Arayidathupalam and Eranjipalam Canal Road
51. Study on the problem faced by Transport Industry in Kerala
52. INFO PARK - Kochi – Junction Design
53. Improvement of Junctions near Railway Over bridge at VSSC
54. Refresher Training Course to Heavy Vehicle Drivers in Unorganised Sector in Kerala
55. KSTP – Mid Term Review by World Bank – Traffic and Roughness Surveys
56. Traffic Improvement study at SN Junction and Irimpanam Junction – Cochin Refineries LTD
57. Development of Ponnani Port in Malappuram Districts – Preparation of Master Plan – Traffic Studies – reg:
58. Fare Policy and Pricing of Public Transport Services- A study on stage carriages in Kerala
59. Revision of Price Index for Stage Carriage Operation in Kerala
60. Traffic Operation Plan for Thrissur Town
61. Traffic Improvement Plan for Kumali Town in Idukki District
62. Traffic Improvement Proposals for Selected Intersections
63. Parking Management Plan for Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
64. Traffic Studies and Measurement Roughness Index for Roads improved under the World Bank funded Kerala State Transport Project (KSTP)
65. Development of Hill Highway in Kerala
66. Improvement of Road Connectivity to Tourist Centres in Kerala
67. Mapping of influence area of selected Tourist centers in Kerala
68. Feasibility of operating Cruise Vessels between Vizhinjam and Mangalore
69. Comprehensive scheme for installation of tourism signage on major roads in Kerala State.
70. Study of traffic and transportation system of Cochin Corporation.
71. Development of Hill Highway in Kerala-Socio Economic impact of improving connectivity in Hilly region.