ALBERT FORDE

A professional transportation practitioner, with an extensive research and practical experience in transportation planning, engineering, and operation. A self-motivated professional with skills that balance research expertise, industry familiarity, and communications ability to deliver productive and efficient results. A professional with strong organization, communication, writing and analytical skills; with an ability to take the initiative and work independently on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Sierra Leone Institution of Engineers(SLIE)
• Transportation Research Board(TRB)

• Forde, A. and Maina, E. “Validation and Sensitivity Analysis of a Developed Mid-Block Vehicular Delay Model” In American Society of Civil Engineers, Journal of Transportation Engineering- Part A: Systems, July 2017, Vol 143, Issue 7. URL: https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/JTEPBS.0000052
• Forde, A. and Daniel, J. and Maina, E “Modeling Automobile Interference Due to Mid-block Pedestrian Interference on Urban Street Segments” In American Society of Civil Engineers, Journal of Transportation Engineering: Systems-Part A, October 2017, Vol. 144, Issue 1. URL https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/JTEPBS.0000115
• Forde, A. and Daniel, J. “Performance Evaluation of the 2010 Highway Capacity Manual Platoon Dispersion Model for Midblock Friction and No-Friction Traffic Conditions.” In the Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Vol. 4, Issue 6, pp. 522-534, December 2017.URL:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095756416303099
• Maina, E. and Forde, A. and Robinson, M.R. “Impact of Optimally Delay Times on Safety at Signalized Intersections in Urban Areas. In International Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 3, Issue 4, pp. 277-288, 2016. URL http://www.ijte.ir/article_16179.html
• Forde, A. and Daniel, J. “Pedestrian Walking Speed at Un- signalized Midblock Crosswalk and Its Impact on Urban Street Segment Performance.” In the Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Vol. 8, Issue 1, pp. 57-69, February 2021. www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S209575641830415X
• Forde, A. and Daniel, J. “Evaluating the 2010 Highway Capacity Manual Platoon Dispersion Model for Midblock Friction and Non-Friction Traffic Conditions.” In proceedings of the Transportation Research Board 94th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., 2015. URL: https://trid.trb.org/view/1492201
• Forde, A. and Daniel, J. “Pedestrian Walking Speeds at Un-Signalized Mid-block Crosswalks on Urban Street Segments.” In proceedings of the Transportation Research Board 96th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., 2017. URL: https://trid.trb.org/view/1439021

• Roberts International Airport(RIA) - ELWA Junction Corridor Rehabilitation, Liberia, November 2019.
• Trained and prepared traffic enumerators to conduct vehicle classification counts.
• Supervised a seven-day 16- and 24-hour traffic counts at four designated count stations along the corridor.
• Summarized and analyzed the collected traffic data.
• Determined the percentage composition of each class of vehicles.
• Determined the directional distribution of traffic flow at the four count stations.
• Estimated Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) for each station.
• Projected traffic for a 20-year design life after a 2-year construction period.
• Determined the Equivalent Single Axle Loads(ESALs) for each station for the 20-year design life
• Submitted a detailed study report.
• Traffic Impact Study for a Proposed Development along the Jui-Hastings Corridor, Freetown, Sierra Leone, October, 2020.
• Conducted traffic counts of current background traffic levels on adjacent streets and nearby intersections.
• Conducted Origin-destination survey of motorists, neighboring residents, and other travelers.
• Conducted Trip generation survey of nearby Off-site developments/land uses.
• Performed Level of service and queuing analysis for all unsignalized intersections within the study area.
• Analyzed impacts on streets and other facilities for each time analysis period, taking into consideration the base year for full development and the horizon year.
• Assignment of site and non-site trips on the roadway network based on empirical technique.
• Integrated and Resilient Urban Mobility Project (IRUMP), Freetown, Sierra Leone, September 2021 – Present
• Supervise in the selection, installation, commissioning, and operation of traffic signals.
• Design signal timings and phasing plans for the project intersections.
• Provide expert advice on the maintenance and future development of the city network for signalization of intersections.
• Provide support to the Project Implementation Unit in reviewing the Design Consultant’s report on Traffic Studies and Analysis chapter and proffer recommendations in line with technical requirements of the Ministry of Transport and Aviation.
• Conduct drone survey of queue discharge headways at critical intersections.
• Update traffic analysis for the design of traffic signals at the intersections.
• Development of Municipal Structure Plans for Six Secondary Cities, namely Bo, Bonthe, Kenema, Koidu, Makeni, and Port Loko. January 2024 – Present
• Prepared surveys to collect data on transport use and travel habits among different areas of the public.
• Carried out spatial analysis of the available transport modes and the existing transport network.
• Carried out an assessment of the existing road network and traffic congestion
• Carried out an assessment of the public transport network
• Analyzed modal shift and traffic management strategies.
• Assessed transport infrastructure requirements.
• Provided recommendations about potential solutions and improvements to current transport infrastructure problems considering the environmental and social impacts.
• Evaluated the benefits and costs of different infrastructure improvements and development strategies.
• Coordinated and communicated with other organizations regularly, such as transport authorities, local councils, residents, engineers, and commercial transport providers and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensured effective collaboration for the seamless integration of infrastructure planning efforts
• Developed strategies for transportation infrastructure planning in collaboration with the team.
• Aligned plans with the overall spatial vision, considering challenges and opportunities.
• Contributed to the development of a spatial land use base map for the planning areas.