Technical Assistance- Information and Communication Systems

Main tasks of the Consultant include:

1. Examination in detail and familiarization with current status of ICT development within the KRG and overall KRG road system;
2. Analysis of laws and regulations, also including technical regulations, of relevance for implementation of various ICT systems in the road sector, from the point of view of policy, institutional and operational implications for road management activities, and identification of any shortcomings comparing to best practice
3. Assessing the current level of fiber optics system development and defining arrangements for its utilization through agreement with the Ministry of Communications, including the link to support the proposed ICT solutions for road asset management;
4. Development of recommendations for implementation of ICT systems in the road management activities by setting the road map for implementing communication and surveillance systems for traffic safety monitoring, traffic volume monitoring, weight-in-motion (WIM) monitoring, axle-load enforcement, travel speed monitoring, license plate recognition (to detect illegal plates), Variable Message signs (VMS), SOS system, traffic control center, weather conditions monitoring, CRRS, free Wi-Fi access at parking and rest areas, etc., including definition of enabling conditions;
5. Provision of recommendations on the potential suppliers/contractors working in the field of ICT systems for the road sector.
6. Provision of necessary training and awareness for selected KRG staff in implementing ICT systems and CRRS.