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KBR’s tra�c engineering team understands the importance of minimizing congestion and delays. Our team employs the latest tra�c simulation modeling tools to test, with a great level of detail, the anticipated tra�c operations according to projected tra�c volumes and transportation networks.

�e KBR Team performs an accurate alternatives analysis to make recommendations for cost-e�ective tra�c improvement measures, minimizing projected tra�c congestion. Speci�c alternatives are evaluated in order to move people and freight e�ciently throughout the network.

Alternatives range from tra�c control optimizations (as in the case of signal timings or checkpoints), to travel demand management strategies (such as the use of transit or �exible work schedules), all the way to capital infrastructure including added capacity projects.

Our clients can visualize their options virtually and prepare their implementation plan ahead of time avoiding potential costly mistakes associated with �eld experimentation.

�e advantage is clear: zero risk.

KBR is uniquely positioned to execute tra�c simulation studies for mega-construction projects as our highly experienced tra�c engineers routinely prepare this type of specialized consulting work for many government sector clients. �is work is paired with Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC) experts in construction logistics, freight pro�ling, operations processes, and construction labor curves. As a result, the study process saves countless man-hours in productivity and millions of dollars, with cost-e�cient designed tra�c measures and infrastructure improvements for both project construction and operations.

From popular travel demand models (e.g. EMME2) to deterministic tra�c signal timing optimization models (e.g. Synchro) to the more robust microscopic simulation models such as Aimsun, KBR owns many di�erent applications to choose from, depending on speci�c conditions and analytical level of detail required by the project. Among these useful applications are custom-built tools which seamlessly transfer data between these di�erent models.

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Typically, tra�c simulation studies involve the following tasks: 1. Data collection, including initial coordination

meetings aimed to capture existing tra�c and geometric network conditions, study area boundaries and timeframes, model calibration parameters, and key assumptions.

2. Tra�c forecasting which involves predicting and allocating project-generated tra�c using a strict four-step methodology (trip generation, distribution, modal choice, and route assignment).

3. Simulation model development which, if possible, begins with the replication of an existing conditions model that goes through a calibration and validation process.

4. Alternative Analyses. From the base model, speci�c alternatives are evaluated in order to move people and freight e�ciently throughout the network.

5. A congestion mitigation plan is developed to include a combination of successful alternative strategies. 6. Final results are delivered in a report which outline assumptions, summarize tra�c measure of

e�ectiveness obtained from the di�erent model outputs, and provide recommendations.

Our tra�c simulation team has already proven these modeling tools in the following �ve recent mega Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC) projects for which KBR has been responsible to e�ectively manage the movement generated of up to 75,000 people on the peak hour and up to 275,000 Ton/Mo of freight traveling through existing city networks.

• Ras Tanura Integrated Project (RTIP) – Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia (*) • Pearl Gas-to-Liquids Facility – Ras Laffan, Qatar (*)• Yanbu Refinery – Yanbu, Saudi Arabia• Sonaref, Angola• EHC Ammonium Nitrate Plant, Egypt (*) Denotes largest proposed facility of its kind in the world.

In summary, KBR traffic simulation team has a unique combination of extensive project experience, technical expertise, and proven modeling tools. �e tra�c simulation process has, enabled us to provide our clients and stakeholders a powerful tra�c management product which allows them to visualize tra�c impacts the same way they would experience it in real life.

Call KBR for additional information:Giovanni Puccini, PE, PTOE 713-753-3115Senior Project ManagerGiovanni.Puccini@KBR.com