ARRA Research & Consultancy

07/09/2026

Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) — ARRA Research & Consultancy

🚦 Why do good projects get stuck at the traffic approval stage?
It's rarely the building design. It's almost always the road around it.

A Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) is often treated as a formality — a report to file, a box to tick. In reality, it's one of the few studies that can make or break your approval timeline.

Here's what most people overlook about TIA:

1. It's not just about your site — it's about everyone around it.

A TIA doesn't only measure how many vehicles your project adds. It evaluates whether the surrounding road network, intersections, and access points can actually absorb that load without pushing the area into gridlock.

2. Timing matters more than total volume.

Heavy traffic at 2 PM might be a non-issue. The same volume at 8 AM, overlapping with school and office rush, can be a serious problem. Peak-hour analysis — not daily averages — is what approval authorities scrutinize most.

3. Your entry/exit design can quietly sabotage the whole study.

Even a well-modeled traffic forecast can fail approval if the physical access points create conflict zones or poor sightlines. Circulation design and traffic analysis have to be solved together, not separately.

4. A TIA is a planning tool, not just a compliance document.

The best TIAs don't just satisfy an authority — they help developers avoid costly redesigns later by catching capacity and safety issues while changes are still cheap to make.

The takeaway: a TIA done early and done properly isn't a delay. It's what prevents one.

At ARRA Research & Consultancy, we build every TIA on field-verified traffic data and rigorous engineering analysis — not assumptions or templates — so the numbers hold up when it matters most: at approval, and on the road afterwards.

📞 Planning a commercial, industrial, or residential project that needs traffic clearance? Talk to ARRA early — before the design is locked in.

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Need a TIA for an upcoming project? Send us a message — we'll walk you through what your submission actually needs.

21/06/2026

19/12/2025

😥চির বিদায় হে বিপ্লবী 🖤💔
আল্লাহ আপনাকে জান্নাতুল ফেরদৌস নসীব করুক।।
🤲আমিন🤲

30/10/2025

🚧 Project Milestone Achieved! 🚧

ARRA is proud to announce the successful completion of another Resettlement & Socio-Economic Survey (SES) for the
Jaldhaka–Debiganj–Boda–Panchagarh–Banglabandha Land Port Road (123.289 km) —
a key corridor under RTCIPPF, Roads and Highways Department (RHD).

👥 Client: LEA Associates South Asia Pvt. Ltd. (LASA), India
⏱️ Timeline: 21 days
💪 Team: 22 dedicated enumerators
✅ Coverage: 100%

🌿 What We Achieved

📍 Reached every affected household along the 123.289 km alignment
💬 Conducted inclusive community consultations & FGDs
🎥 Captured video & GPS-based data for full transparency
🏠 Documented residential, commercial & community assets with precision
🌾 Collected land parcel, crop, and tree data, ensuring fair compensation
👩‍👧 Prioritized women, children, and vulnerable groups
💰 Compiled market rate data (PWD, forestry, utility, agriculture, etc.) for valuation consistency
📈 Delivered evidence-based insights to strengthen the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP)

🌍 Beyond Numbers — It’s About People.
Every data point tells a story of lives, progress, and connection. As Bangladesh advances toward smarter connectivity and sustainable growth, we’re proud to play our part.

At ARRA, we’re driven by precision, reliability, and purpose — upholding the highest ADB & RHD safeguard standards every step of the way.

💡 Let’s work together to turn insights into impact and build a future powered by trust and innovation.

08/09/2025

ARRA has successfully delivered the Resettlement & Socio-Economic Survey for the Rangpur–Jaldhaka–Barakhata–Burimari Land Port Road (101.56 km) under the RTCIPPF, Roads and Highways Department (RHD).

Client: LEA Associates South Asia Pvt. Ltd., (LASA), India

⏱️ 20 days. 18 dedicated enumerators. 100% coverage.

✅ What We Achieved:

✔️ Reached every affected household along the 101.56 km alignment
✔️ Conducted community consultations & FGDs ensuring participation of all stakeholders
✔️ Captured video & GPS-based data of all affected structures for full transparency
✔️ Documented residential, commercial & community assets with accuracy
✔️ Collected land parcel, crop, and tree inventory data supporting fair compensation
✔️ Prioritized women, children, and vulnerable groups to ensure inclusiveness
✔️ Collected market rates (PWD, forestry, utility, agriculture, etc.) for valuation consistency
✔️ Provided evidence-based input to strengthen Resettlement Action Planning (RAP)

This project is more than data — it’s about people, livelihoods, and building trust as Bangladesh moves toward better connectivity and sustainable development.

At ARRA, we stand for accuracy, speed, and integrity, always delivering to the highest standards of ADB & RHD safeguards.

🤝 Partner with us for impactful survey solutions that make a difference.

19/07/2025

Project: Traffic Survey for Jolshiri Abashon Project
Client: Bangladesh Army

Jolshiri Abashon is a modern housing project by the Bangladesh Army, located in Roopganj near Dhaka, covering 2,133 acres of land. Designed primarily to provide planned shelter, it features 17 sectors equipped with schools, hospitals, parks, lakes, and smart city infrastructure. Despite facing early challenges related to land acquisition and environmental concerns, the project is progressing steadily, with major areas currently under construction.

To support the development of a proper master plan, a comprehensive traffic survey was essential. ARRA Research & Consultancy was recently appointed to undertake this task and has successfully completed the assignment.

The scope of work included Classified Traffic Volume Count (TVC), Turning Movement Count (TMC), Roadside Interview Survey (RSI), and an Establishment Survey.