Ali Afşar (Afshar)

• Developing high-performing teams through mentorship and guidance.
• Enhancing team collaboration with regular communication and goal setting.
• Guiding operational strategy with organizational leadership.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and open communication.
• Leading and managing multiple complex projects.
• Maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships

Projects:

• Ankara Municipality: Evaluation of existing traffic conditions and assessment after rerouting traffic and changing geometries (10 intersections, 6 km).
• Bahrain Government: Traffic Management Plan for road closures during construction for the Busaiteen Link Package 4 Project.
• Konya Municipality: Evaluation of bus public transit systems using smart card data and recommendations for improvements.
• Saudi Arabia Government: Methodology report for Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) for the Sidrat AlUla Project.
• Gaziantep Municipality: Methodology report for traffic improvement strategies in congested traffic zones.
• Bosnia Government: Design of bike paths, pedestrian lanes, and safe crossings at each junction, including traffic signs to improve safety in the Extension of Tram Track Between Ilidža and Hrasnica project.
• Turkey Government: Ideation and leadership of the project to design new traffic simulation software (winner of TÜBİTAK 1507 grant).
• Ankara Municipality: Traffic impact study and road safety audit for two intersections and one bridge.
• Gaziantep Municipality: Methodology report for a car parking master plan.
• Bosnia Government: Design of a temporary Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) for tramway project construction, including road user safety analysis for each plan (11 junctions, 8 km corridor design) in the Extension of Tram Track Between Ilidža and Hrasnica project.
• Maraş Municipality: Design of bike paths within the university campus and their connection to the city center, including road markings and traffic signs to improve safety.
• Bosnia Government: Design of a temporary Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for tramway project construction, including road user safety analysis for each plan (11 junctions, 8 km corridor design) in the Extension of Tram Track Between Ilidža and Hrasnica project.

• Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
• Conducted assessments of existing ITS infrastructure and identified key areas for improvement.
• Developed comprehensive ITS solutions including advanced traffic management systems, real-time public transport information, and smart parking systems.
• Focused on enhancing multimodal integration, accessibility, and environmental sustainability.
• Collaborated with stakeholders, including local governments and public transport operators, to ensure successful implementation and alignment with SUMP goals.

Projects:

Kocaeli municipality : Provided consultancy services for the integration of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) as part of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMP) for the cities of Kocaeli

Trabzon municipality : Integrated Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) as part of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMP) forTrabzon

• Leading a team in designing and analyzing transportation systems.
• Managing major projects from inception to completion.
• Contributing to strategic decision-making and policy development.
• Acting as the primary contact for clients.
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality project outcomes.

Projects:

• Bolu Municipality: Traffic modeling and design of three intersections at the main arterial to evaluate the impact of different scenarios.
• Sincan Municipality: Traffic impact study to evaluate and simulate various junctions and corridors (25 junctions, 20 km corridor design).
• Trabzon Municipality: Design of bike paths near the seaside and their connection to the city center, including road markings and traffic signs to improve safety.
• Sincan Municipality: Analysis of all transport modes (roads, public transport, bikes, pedestrians) at the micro and macro level in the Sincan Central Sustainable Urban Mobility and Transportation Plan Project (25 junctions, 15 km corridor design).
• Malta Government: Traffic study to evaluate the impact of different scenarios in the Marsa Hamrun Qormi area.
• Mersin Municipality: Redesign of the Zeytinli and Yaşar Doğu area to increase traffic and pedestrian safety, and addition of bike lanes to promote green transport

• Providing advanced technical expertise in traffic engineering.
• Conducting complex traffic impact studies and modeling.
• Mentoring junior engineers.
• Maintaining strong client relations.
• Executing innovative and efficient projects.
• Fostering a collaborative team environment.

Projects:

• Mersin Municipality: Traffic modeling of the 3rd and 2nd beltways and redesign of junctions to improve traffic flow and reduce delays.
• Malta Government: Traffic Micro Simulation modeling and evaluation of the Central Business District's (CBD) impact on surrounding junctions in the Mriehel area.
• Malta Government: Traffic modeling of intersections and streets in the Pembroke & Paceville area (24 junctions) to identify and redesign crucial points, reduce congestion and delay, and improve the level of service.
• Malta Government: Traffic modeling and micro simulation studies to evaluate the impact and quality of services of the proposed design at major arterials in the Tal-Barrani Streets area (4 junctions).
• Istanbul Municipality: Improvement of connections and parking areas, and redesign of junctions around and within the Nata Complex (800 households and shopping stores).

• Preparing project proposals
• Collecting and evaluating data
• Analyzing data
• Conducting workshops
• Preparing draft and final reports to assist the Project Manager
• Coordinating multi-disciplinary teams
• Communicating with clients, including the Ministry of Trade and the Ministry of Transport

Project:

Turkey Goverment, Ministry of Trade and Ministry of Transport :Managed data collection, analysis, and report preparation for the Kemalpaşa Logistic Center project.

• Managed multiple tasks and collaborated with senior leadership to complete projects on time and under budget
• Ensured accuracy and compliance in project documentation, maintaining organized records
• Enhanced team communication through organized documentation and follow-ups
• Prepared proposals and detailed reports for stakeholders
  Collected and analyzed data, developing KPIs
• Conducted literature reviews and background research
  Coordinated with teams and external partners, presenting findings
• Used traffic engineering software for analysis and modeling
• Ensured regulatory compliance
• Facilitated workshops and mentored junior staff
• Communicated with clients and stakeholders
• Stayed updated on industry developments

Projects:

• Analysis of Impact of Raised Pedestrian Crosswalk (RPC) Design on Vehicle Travel (Case study at METU)
• Phone Addiction and Pedestrian Safety (The Relationship among Phone Addiction, Faculty Background, and Brain Dominance on Pedestrian Safety)
• Detection of Urban Traffic Patterns for Urban Arterials Using Floating Car Data (FCD)
• Estimation of Current and Future Level of Service at Signalized Intersections by Using PTV Vistro and Synchro Simulation Software

• Estimating quantities and material costs for budgeting
• Supervising on-site construction progress and safety
• Ensuring contract compliance with design plans
• Managing quality assurance and concrete testing
• Analyzing aerial photographs for topographical data
• Developing Key Performance Indicators
• Calculating mapmaking data from survey notes

Projects:

• Central Bank construction (Urmia branch)
• Design and construction of sports facility
• Design and construction of different buildings