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Description Of Services

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA) funded this major urban planning initiative to update the Revised Strategic Transport Plan (RSTP) for Dhaka. As a leading Transport Survey Firm AIR company, we collaborated with Maxwell Stamp Ltd. to execute extensive Revealed Preference (RP) and Stated Preference (SP) surveys across critical transit corridors.

  • Description Of Services

    As a highly capable survey firm, research firm, and consultancy firm, AIR Ltd successfully executed the following project phases:

    1. Survey Office Setup & KoboToolbox Design

    First, our project management team established a dedicated operations office to ensure smooth execution. We then designed a customized questionnaire framework using KoboToolbox. To guarantee data precision, our technical team performed rigorous beta testing to check for logical errors and usability before field deployment.

    2. Strategic Planning & Personnel Recruitment

    Next, this consultancy firm developed a comprehensive field survey plan to outline data collection timelines and targets. We identified, interviewed, and hired the exact number of qualified field personnel required for this massive urban study. Consequently, AIR Ltd formed a resilient team capable of handling high-density passenger interviews.

    3. Training, Piloting & Logistics Operations

    Subsequently, our research firm conducted intensive training sessions and field piloting to optimize enumerator performance. We also organized all necessary field logistics, equipping our staff with tablets, customized bags, stationary, umbrellas, safety masks, and official ID cards. Therefore, the team remained fully prepared and identifiable throughout the fieldwork.

    4. Local Authorities Liaison & Security Coordination

    To ensure a secure working environment, our management team visited local police stations across Dhaka. We officially informed the law enforcement authorities about our fieldwork schedules and target corridors. As a result, this proactive communication prevented any on-site misunderstandings and secured operational safety for our field staff.

    5. Executing the Revealed Preference (RP) Survey

    Afterward, our Transport Survey Firm AIR team successfully conducted the face-to-face Revealed Preference (RP) survey along the busy MRT Line 6 corridor. Our enumerators interviewed a total of 1,500 respondents regarding their current travel modes, costs, and frequencies. Therefore, we captured highly realistic data on existing commuter behavior in Dhaka.

    6. Executing the Stated Preference (SP) Survey

    Simultaneously, we initiated the Stated Preference (SP) survey along the vital Airport-Mohakhali-Kamlapur corridor. Our field team interviewed 1,200 respondents to analyze their willingness to switch to future modernized transit systems based on hypothetical travel time and cost scenarios. Consequently, we provided essential predictive data for upcoming transport models.

    7. Data Processing, Cleaning & Report Submission

    Finally, our data specialists performed thorough data processing, automated cleaning, and quality assurance using advanced software. We cross-referenced all entries to eliminate discrepancies and compiled the finalized datasets into a structured database. Ultimately, AIR Ltd prepared a comprehensive final report and successfully submitted all deliverables to the client.

Project Information

Project Name:

Revealed Preference (RP) and Stated Preference (SP) Survey under TA 54451-001 BAN: Updating the Revised Strategic Transport Plan for Dhaka

Client:

Maxwell Stamp Ltd.

Location:

Dhaka

Funding/ Implementing Agency

ADB/ Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA)

Date:

December 2023 – January 2024

Website:

www.maxwellstampltd.com

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