Amit Arora, PhD

Experience

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  KAPL

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Internship

  Prepared architectural drawings using AutoCAD, for different hospital, and residential projects. Assist with client meetings and project presentations.

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  Delhi Development Authority

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Planning Officer

  Contributed in the preparation of the plan document- Master Plan for Delhi 2021. Some of the accomplishments include--Facilitate with public engagement and presentations -Conduct site visits, household surveys and data collection -Prepared conceptual and architecture drawings to demonstrate existing and proposed changes in the redevelopment of the core part of city.

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  RITES LTD

  Jul 2001 - Jan 2002

  Architect Planner

  Prepared station area plans for the Delhi Metro Rail Project. This included site reconnaissance, and field investigation.- Developed conceptual and architectural drawings to understand rail alignment and identification of the rail corridor- Conducted field surveys and data collection.- Engage with stakeholders including resident and business to understand potential acquisition and right of way implications.

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  New York Metropolitan Transportation Council

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Internship

  Completed a research assignment on creating an inventory of parking policies in the NYMTC region. This was followed by a public presentation, for sharing the research findings.

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  Rutgers University - Voorhees Transportation Center

  Sept 2007 - Mar 2008

  Research Assistantship

  -Extensively leveraged GIS for mapping and spatial analysis on various transportation projects. Some of the projects include New Jersey's Safe Routes to School Program and the preparation of the Human Services Transportation plan for Camden County, New Jersey. -Geocoded locations and conducted walkability audit for identification of safe routes between schools and residences under the NJ Safe Routes to School Program. -Facilitated focus group discussions for the preparation of the Human Services Transportation plan for Camden County, New Jersey. Show less

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  Parsons Brinckerhoff

  May 2008 - Sept 2009

  Transportation Planner

  -Worked on sustainable urban transportation projects and conducted spatial analyses using GIS. Performed road safety audits and undertook field studies for investigation of crashes. Provided support to the local municipalities with problem identification, preparation of mitigation strategies and policy recommendations. -Assisted with the development and review of parameters in Synchro models for traffic impact evaluation studies.-Developed Smart Growth Management System (SGMS) for the Department of Transportation to incorporate sustainability in transportation project evaluation. Piloted the SGMS tool for an assessment and screening of transportation projects. The tool provided visual aids to incorporate sustainability, environmental impact and safety considerations. Show less

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  Organising Committee Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010

  Dec 2009 - Jul 2010

  Planning Officer

  As part of the organization of the XIX Commonwealth Games, supported logistics for planning and implementation of transport services for athletes, officials and spectators for the Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010. This included planning of transport services for access to and from different venues, opening and closing ceremonies, and spectator transportation to game venues. - Responsible for staff hiring and developing a team to manage travel arrangements of the athletes.-Developed and maintained arrival and departure database for athletes, and games officials. Show less

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  The Energy and Resources Institute

  Sept 2010 - Jan 2011

  Consultant

  Worked as a consultant in the preparation of the city mobility plans.

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  World Health Organization

  Mar 2011 - Jan 2013

  Road Safety and Injury Prevention-National Professional Officer

  Responsible for planning, coordination and implementation of RS 10 (Road Safety in Ten countries) initiatives under the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety. As part of the project management, identified tasks ensured timely deliverables and deadlines. -Conducted stakeholder mapping exercise, followed by consultation meetings with stakeholders to advance the agenda of road safety across different levels of government. Worked with different stakeholders including policymakers, representatives from the urban, transport and health departments, civil society, law enforcement and journalists. In addition, successfully created a platform for inter-sector communication to advance safety initiatives. -Undertook several initiatives to reduce road traffic injuries. Conducted planning, testing, development and implementation of road safety campaigns in two cities in India. -Generated promotion material and disseminated using digital and print media. Led road safety initiatives such as community engagement events, capacity building workshops with non-government organizations, and media personnel. -Organized advocacy events at local, state and national level. Collaborated with project partners such as the World Lung Foundation, John Hopkins University and Global Road Safety Partnership, and facilitated their work at the local level. Show less

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  New Jersey Institute of Technology

  Jul 2015 - Feb 2018

  Senior Transportation Engineer

  As part of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Research Center, performed analysis using diverse transportation datasets of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) -Developed a user friendly dashboard to help NJDOT improve traffic operations. -Conducted analysis for traffic signals using adaptive signal control technology and its application in reduced vehicle delays, and improved mobility. -Conducted an assessment of staffing workload for 24/7 operations of the central dispatch unit within NJDOT to help with the optimum allocation of staff in different shifts. Show less

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  Toronto Metropolitan University

  Dec 2021 - Apr 2023

  Adjunct Professor