Ongoing Projects
Completed Projects

The following are the Ongoing Research Studies

  1. Synthesis of rich origin-destination matrics using fusion of multiple sparse data sources
  2. Stabilisation of pavement layers with the use of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) confined in coir geosynthetics
  3. Intelligent Transport System (ITS) Cell
  4. Study on Road Crashes involving  Vulnerable Road Users with Focus on Pedestrian Fatal Crashes
  5. Problems and Prospects of Inland Water Transportation in Kuttanad Region
  6. Safety Implications of Vehicle Manoeuvring Characteristics on Two-Lane Highways with Heterogeneous Traffic
  7. Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Traffic Crashes in the Kerala State
  8. Assessment of Surrogate Safety Measures for two-lane road with inclusive motorised two-wheeler lanes
  9. Safety Evaluation of Forced Gap Behaviour at Unsignalised Intersections
  10. Optimising Urban Transit Networks Using a Multi-Criteria Approach
  11. Resource Mapping of road construction materials in Kerala - Phase II
  12. Experimental Investigation of Cold Mix Asphalt with Different Additives
  13. Economic Analysis of Road Accident Costs in Kerala
  14. Study on the influence of different types of aggregate, filler and bitumen on mixture properties and performance
  15. Performance evaluation of Kochi Water Metro
  16. Comprehensive Developmental Change Analysis During the Past Two Decades in Ernakulam District - Remote Sensing and GIS-Based Approach
  17. Development of Policy Interventions for the Efficient and Sustainable Freight Distribution Through Cochin Port
  18. Effect of Seawater on the Rheological Characteristics of Bituminous Binders
  19. Role of Palm Oil Fuel Ash on Stabilizing Kaolinite-Rich Lateritic Soil
  20. Laboratory Assessment of Warm Mix Asphalt Using Natural and Commercial Additives
  21. Performance Assessment of Selected Cement-treated Roads in Kerala
  22. Precast HFRHPC Slab Panels for Pavements, Bridge Decks and Slab Culverts
  23. Performance Assessment of HMA by MIST Conditioning Mechanism
  24. Performance Evaluation of Low Volume Roads Constructed with Non-Conventional Methods
  25. Commercial Riders and Road Safety Aspects: A Case Study of Commercial Riders in Kerala
  26. Investigating Rutting in Pavements through Field Data and Mechanistic-Empirical Analysis
  27.  Formulation of Policy Recommendations for Adopting Green Transport in Kerala
  28. Comprehensive Evaluation of Traffic Signals
  29. Periodic Updation of Price Indices for Different Public Transport & Freight Operations
  30. Traffic Safety Cell

List of selected Research Studies from April 2005 to March 2025

  1. A Comparative study of Road Safety Activities in Malabar Region of Kerala
  2. A Study of Paratransit Services for Selected Cities in Kerala
  3. Accident Abatement Measures for Urban Areas in Kerala
  4. Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) Monitoring Programme for Selected Road Corridors in Kerala
  5. Application of Congestion Pricing as a Tool for Reducing Traffic Congestion in Cities - A Case Study
  6. Assessment of Risk Potential of SH in Kerala State: a Case Study of Selected SH in Central Kerala
  7. Assessment of Rural Accessibilities in Different Terrains of Kerala
  8. Black Spot Determination of Traffic Accident Locations and its Spatial Association Characteristic Analysis Based on GIS
  9. Computation and Periodic Updation of Price Indices for Auto- Taxi operations (PIATO) inKerala
  10. Computation and Periodic Updation of Price Indices for Stage Carriage Operation (PISCO) in Kerala
  11. Computerized Inventory of Roads at Panchayath Level- a case study of Wayanadu District
  12. Constraints in Developing West Coast Canal in Kerala-Case Study of Selected Stretches in North Kerala ( Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasargod Districts)
  13. Database creation and management for Inland waterways in Kerala using GIS – Phase I
  14. Database Creation and Management for Inland Waterways in Kerala Using GIS – Phase II
  15. Demonstration Project on the Use of Plastic Waste for Road Construction and Study on its Suitability to Kerala Conditions
  16. Designing of Model Road Safety Corridor on PilatharaPappinnissery KSTP road in Kannur District
  17. Development of Accident Information System Highlighting Accident Black Spots for the State of Kerala
  18. Development of Air Pollution Index of Kerala
  19. Development of Data Bank in Transportation
  20. Development of GIS-based Road and Traffic Database for Kerala
  21. Development of Hill Highway in Kerala- Socio- economic Impact of Improving Connectivity in Hilly Region
  22. Development of Seaport-Airport Connectivity for Kochi City through Inland Waterways
  23. Development of Traffic Growth Rate Model for NHs in Kerala
  24. District Level Road Safety Training Programme for Resource Persons
  25. District Rural Roads Plan for Wayanadu District-Preparation for DPR for Improvement of Roads Under NABARD Funding
  26. Economics of Water Transport Operations in Kerala
  27. Effect of Speedboat Movement on Bank Erosion in Canals-A case Study of Kuttanadu Region
  28. Enhancing Road Safety with Adaptive Traffic Signal System – Demonstration cum Implementation
  29. Environmental Impact of Dredging of Canals in Thiruvananthapuram City- A Case Study of T S Canal
  30. Establishing Road Safety Auditing System for Kerala
  31. Estimation of Trip Generation Rates for Different Land Uses
  32. Evaluation and Optimization of Auto Rickshaw Operations in Thiruvananthapuram City
  33. Evaluation of Accident Black Spots on Roads using Geographical Information System and Remote Sensing
  34. Evaluation of moisture susceptibility of asphalt mixtures
  35. Evaluation of Speed Limits on National Highways- Case Study of Thiruvananthapuram-Kollam Section of NH-47
  36. Evaluation of Traffic Management Measures in Urban- Centres Using GIS Techniques- a Case Study
  37. Evaluation of Traffic Potential of Inland Waterways in Kerala
  38. Evaluation of Warm Mix Asphalt Mixes with the addition of RAP
  39. GIS Application for Management of Bridges- A Pilot Study
  40. Ground Stabilization Techniques for Road Construction in Clayey Soils of Kuttandu Region
  41. Identification of Accident Prone Locations and Improvement Measures in State Highways of Northern Kerala
  42. Impact of Public Transport Development on the Economy of a Region- Case Study of Cochin Region
  43. Impact of Road Digging by Public Utility Departments on Urban Roads
  44. Impact of Speed Restriction Measures on Road Safety and Level of Service
  45. Impact of Traffic Signs and Road Markings on Improving the traffic Flow and Safety of Road Users- Case Study of Selected High- Density Traffic Corridors in Thiruvananthapuram
  46. Improvements to Enathuapuzha – Kanamala Parallel Road
  47. Influence of randomly distributed shredded waste plastic on shear strength and hydraulic conductivity of cohesive soil
  48. Influence of Vehicle on Saturation Flow Rate at Signalized Intersection
  49. Integrated Designs for Public Transit Terminals in Urban areas
  50. Integrated Development of Transport Infrastructure for an Emerging town -Kottarakkara
  51. Integrated Rural Accessibility Planning (IRAP)-A Micro Level Intervention in Hilly Areas of Northern Kerala
  52. Integration of Multi-Model Transit system for urban areas – A case study of Kochi City
  53. Integration of Public Transport Services- A Case Study of Kottayam Town
  54. Integration of public Transport Services- A Case Study of Thiruvananthapuram City
  55. Investigation of Major Accidents Spots, Causative Analysis & Mitigative Measures
  56. ITS Applications in Enhancing the Transport Infrastructure
  57. Mobility Plan for West Kallada Grama Panchayath in Kollam District
  58. Pavement Deterioration Studies for Highways in Kerala
  59. Pavement Evaluation Studies for Low Volume Roads in Kerala
  60. Pavement Maintenance Management System for Selected roads in Kerala
  61. Pavement Rehabilitation Design Based on Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test (DCPT)
  62. Pedestrian Safety in Medium Towns of Northern Kerala- An Analysis
  63. Performance Evaluation of plastic-coated aggregates on Bituminous mixes
  64. Periodic Updation of Price Indices for Different Public Transport & Freight Operations
  65. Planning for Inter-Modal Distribution of Traffic by Road and Inland Waterways in Kochi City
  66. Predictive Accuracy of Urban Transport Studies in Kerala
  67. Preparation of Inventory of Roads for a Region- Ernakulam and Kannur District
  68. Prioritisation of Road Development in a Region- A Case Study of Kannur District
  69. Problems Associated with Mobility of Women- A Case Study
  70. Public Transportation -Operational Efficiency of KSRTC Moffussil Bus Service- A case Study of Kollam District
  71. Rationalization of Bus Stops on Urban Arterial Corridors- A Case Study
  72. Regional Road Network Planning Study for Kerala- Vision 2030
  73. Regional Transportation Development Plan for Various Districts in Kerala
  74. Resource Mapping of Road Construction Materials in Kerala
  75. Revival of Inland canals and Waterways in Kerala
  76. Road Asset Management for National Highways and State Highways in Kerala
  77. Road Development Programme for Hilly Regions of Kerala - A case Study of Wayanadu District
  78. Road Safety Auditing and Related Community Road Safety Programme in Northern Kerala
  79. Road Signage System for Greater Calicut Region
  80. Role of IPT Modes in Medium Sized City in Kerala- Case Study of Kozhikode
  81. Route Network Planning of Inland Water Transport for Kerala
  82. Safe Community Programme for Panchayaths
  83. Safe Road to School Programme
  84. Safety Auditing of Public Transport System in Kerala
  85. Shortest Path Analysis and Service Area Allocation for Ambulance services in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation- a GIS Approach
  86. Socio-Economic Impact of Development of Hill Highways in Kerala
  87. Speed Profile of vehicles and Road Safety Strategies
  88. Status of Minor Ports in Kerala
  89. Strategies for Safe Transportation of Dangerous Goods - A Status Report
  90. Study of Benefits of Streamlining of Pedestrian Flows on Busy Roads
  91. Study of Noise Pollution due to Automobiles in Major Cities
  92. Study on accidents and safety aspects related to Inland waterways
  93. Study on Driver Protection Strategies (Seat Belt and Helmet Use)
  94. Study on Failure of Roads in Kuttanad Region
  95. Study on Formulation of Toll Pricing in Kerala
  96. Study on Gender Issues of Mobility of Working Women
  97. Study on Improvement of Kovalam-Akkulam Stretch of T.S Canal
  98. Study on Integrated Development of Kottappuram-Chettuva Stretch of West Coast Canal
  99. Study on Interstate Goods Transport by Roads in Kerala
  100. Study on Navigability of Feeder Canals in Kerala -Improvement of Canals in Kochi Region
  101. Study on Operational Efficiency on KSRTC mini bus Services
  102. Study on overloading of trucks and its effects on pavement deterioration
  103. Study on revision of fares for Operation of Boat Services
  104. Study on the collapse behavior of compacted soil in highway embankment
  105. Study on the development of feeder routes for Light Rail Transit System in Thiruvananthapuram
  106. Study on the Impact of Road side Advertisements and Hoardings on Road Safety
  107. Study on the Navigability of Feeder Canals to National Waterway No.3 in Thiruvananthapuram District
  108. Study on the Performance of Highway Development Projects in Kerala
  109. Study on the Use of Waste Plastics for Road Construction- An Evaluation of Roads
  110. Surfaced with Bituminous Mix Using Plastic Coated Aggregates in Kerala
  111. Study on use of Construction Waste Materials for sub-base and base layers of flexible pavements
  112. Suitability of Locally Available Materials for Road Construction in Kerala
  113. Technical Feasibility Study on Ro-Ro operations in Vembanad lake at north and south of Thanneermukkom
  114. Traffic Engineering and Management Plan for Selected Towns in Kerala- A Comparative Analysis of Travel Characteristics
  115. Traffic Improvement Plan for Kottayam Town
  116. Traffic Improvement Plan for Koyilandy Junction
  117. Traffic Medicine- A Status Report
  118. Traffic Studies for Medical College Area
  119. Traffic Studies for Thalassery Town
  120. Transport Infrastructure Development Plan for Harippad Town
  121. Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns
  122. Use of Geo-Synthetic Materials in Road Construction and Embankment Works- A Demonstration Project
  123. Use of waste plastic in the sub grade layer of flexible pavement
  124. Utilization of Geoinformatics Tools for Updation of Existing Road Network
  125. Resilient Transportation Planning for Disaster prone areas – A case study of Experimental investigation on Porous Asphalt Mix
  126. Resource Mapping of road construction materials in Kerala -Phase II
  127. Overtaking Behaviour of Drivers – A Case Study on Selected Roads in Kerala
  128. Crash Prediction Modeling of Undivided Two Lane Two-way Road Networks in Kerala
  129. Maintenance and Sustainable Management of a Waterway - A Case Study of Parvathy
  130. Study on the Indo-HCM adjustment factors for capacity analysis of Intersections in Kerala
  131. Preparation of Evacuation Plan for regions vulnerable to isolation during Natural
  132. Study on strength characteristics of Flexible Pavement in Water-logged areas
  133. Study on the Effect of Metro on the Mode Choice Behaviour of Commuters in Kochi city
  134. The influence of aggregate, filler and bitumen on SMA mixture properties
  135. Evaluation of Moisture Susceptibility of Asphalt Mix Using Admixtures
  136. Development of Integrated Land Use Transport Model for Thiruvananthapuram
  137. Enhancement of Public Transport Services in Thiruvananthapuram City
  138. Assessment of changes in Trip Characteristics of commuters due to COVID -19 in Kerala
  139. Evaluation of Air Quality & Traffic Characteristics During Covid-19 Lockdown Period
  140. Road Safety Scenario in Kerala during Covid 19 Lockdown
  141. Economic Performance of Road Transport Sector in Kerala Due to COVID-19- Macro Level
  142. Synthesis of rich origin-destination matrices using fusion of multiple sparse data sources
  143. Impact of integrated feeder services for encouraging urban mass transport patronage in post-pandemic world
  144. Experimental investigation of Cold Mix Asphalt with different Additives
  145. Characterization of flowable fill incorporating industrial by-products
  146. Laboratory Investigation of Bituminous Porous Mix
  147. Application of Surrogate Safety Measures at Unsignalized Intersections
  148. Application of ITS for Enhancing Safety at Critical Locations and Blackspots
  149. Performance evaluation of Kochi Water Metro
  150. Transportation Planning for Resilient Infrastructure in Disaster Prone Areas: A Case Study of Munnar Town
  151. Crash Prediction Modeling of Undivided Two -Lane Two -Way Road Networks in Kerala
  152. Field Evaluation of Indo -HCM for Intersections in Kerala
  153. Application of Surrogate Safety Measures at Unsignalized Intersections
  154. Road Asset Managment for National Highways and State Highways in Kerala
  155. Applications of ITS for Enhancing Safety at Critical Locations and Blackspots