Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about ITR’s engineering capabilities, methodologies, domain expertise and project delivery process.
ITR (Institute of Transport Research) is a national-grade infrastructure engineering consultancy specializing in highways, bridges, transportation planning, pavement engineering, rail, aviation, environmental management and green infrastructure development.
Our team delivers research-driven, standards-compliant engineering solutions that align with MoRTH, IRC, NHAI, AASHTO, FAA, World Bank and global best practices.
ITR delivers end-to-end solutions for modern road infrastructure:
- Expressway and national highway geometric design
- Feasibility studies and Detailed Project Reports (DPR)
- Corridor planning and optimization
- Traffic forecasting and transport modelling
- Road safety audits and countermeasure planning
Our pavement engineering follows IRC, MEPDG and international standards:
- Flexible, rigid and composite pavement design
- FWD testing and structural evaluation
- Pavement failure diagnosis and forensic studies
- Rehabilitation strategies and life-cycle optimization
We use mechanistic-empirical design methods to enhance durability, resilience and whole-life performance.
ITR provides complete structural engineering services for bridges:
- PSC, RCC, steel and composite bridge design
- Hydrology, scour analysis and foundation design
- Structural health monitoring and condition assessment
- Strengthening, retrofitting and rehabilitation
- Load rating and safety evaluation
Our design approach ensures resilience, longevity and minimum maintenance requirements.
Yes. ITR provides comprehensive traffic and transportation engineering services.
- Traffic surveys and ADT/ADT projections
- Micro-simulation modelling (PTV Vissim / Sidra)
- Intersection design and signal optimization
- Public transport planning
- Freight, logistics and corridor strategy planning
Yes. ITR prepares ESIA, EMP, RAP and all required documents in accordance with:
- MoEFCC guidelines
- NHAI and MoRTH requirements
- World Bank & ADB safeguard standards
This includes environmental baseline studies, air/noise modelling, ecological assessments, social impact studies and stakeholder engagement.
Yes. ITR supports government agencies and concessionaires with land acquisition under LARR-2013.
- Land plan schedules
- Valuation and compensation assessment
- Social impact documentation
- Grievance redressal support
We deliver planning and engineering for rail and metro systems:
- Track design (BG, LRT, MRT)
- Alignment and geometry optimization
- Rail infrastructure planning
- Track maintenance strategies
Yes. Our aviation services include:
- Airport master planning
- Runway & taxiway geometric design
- Apron and airside layout
- Drainage, lighting and safety systems
- Aerodrome engineering and compliance
ITR stands out through:
- National-level multidisciplinary expertise
- Research-driven engineering backed by simulations
- Strict compliance with MoRTH, IRC, AASHTO, FAA & global standards
- Proven design accuracy and asset performance optimization
- Sustainability and long-term lifecycle focus