OSAMA FREIJA

P.O. Box **** Mobile Phone: +974-****-****

Doha, Qatar Work Phone: +974-****-****

E-Mail: adhj41@r.postjobfree.com

Status: Married with two children

Date of Birth: October 8, 1968

Nationality: American

Career History:

February 2015 – Present Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) Team Leader/Senior Traffic Engineer

Doha, Qatar

Responsibilities include supervision and administration of:

Transportation Planning

Traffic Engineering

Parking Management

Building Permit for Development Projects

Rail and Metro

General Administration

Transportation Planning:

Assisted in the preparation of the Transportation Chapter of Qatar 2022 World Cup bid,

Administrate the development of the transport operational plan for Qatar 2022 World Cup,

Developed and administrated Scope of Services and Request for Proposals (RFP’s) for, Transport and Parking Master Plans, roadway planning and design projects,

Developed, evaluated and administrated transport data needed to support transportation planning, traffic engineering and parking activities,

Developed, updated and administrated the first Transport Studies Guidelines and Procedures for Traffic Impact and Traffic Circulation Studies in the State of Qatar,

Developed and administered the Site Development Guidelines for developments Site Circulation Review in the State of Qatar,

Developed, updated and supervised the maintenance of Qatar Strategic Transport Model (QSTM) using PTV VISUM software,

Reviewed and approved transportation corridor studies conducted by consultants,

Developed and managed scope of services for Urban Mobility Studies and Master Plans, such as the Transport Master Plan for Qatar (TMPQ), Qatar National Bicycle Master Plan, Qatar Parking Master Plan, Qatar Freight Master Plan, Qatar Pedestrian Crossing Master Plan, and Qatar Public Transport Master Plan,

Developed the State of Qatar Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for transportation related improvements projects,

Assisted land use planners in the development of land use strategies/policies to develop sustainable complete transport system that caters to all users such as single occupant vehicles, public transport, bicyclist and pedestrians,

Assessed the impact of land use changes on transportation infrastructures and recommended compatibility between land use and needed transport infrastructure, Osama Freija

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Planned Qatar Public Transport System which include Buses, Metro/Rail, Bus Rapid Transit

(BRT), Light Rail Transit (LRT), and People Movers,

Developed and administered Qatar Traffic Calming Manual,

Developed and administered Qatar Traffic Control Manual (QTCM),

Developed guidelines and processes to refine VISUM Strategic Transport Models and sub-area Models for use in Traffic Impact Studies and roadway design projects,

Served as the Transportation Planning advisor and reviewer for areas Master Plans,

Project Manager and reviewer for Qatar National Bicycle Master Plan and administered the implementation of the plan as part of any road design and construction,

Served as the Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning advisor for Higher Management and Higher Authorities i.e. Minister of Transport and Communications,

Developed policies for public transport systems, and integration of transport and land use,

Reviewed and approved technical reports related to the Transportation Master Plan for Qatar

(TMPQ) and other master plans such as Qatar National Bicycle Master Plan, Qatar Parking Master Plan, Qatar Freight Master Plan, Qatar Pedestrian Crossing Master Plan, and Qatar Public Transport Master Plan,

Developed guidelines and processes to conduct and approve Traffic Impact and Parking Studies,

Undertake transport modeling as required,

Planned water taxis integrated with the public transport system and other modes of transport,

Team member of the landscape and artscape enhancements projects in the State of Qatar,

Recommending best international practices for place making and creating a livable city. Traffic Engineering:

Involved in the development, review and implementation of Qatar Intelligent Transportation System (ITS),

Developed and reviewed signal timing plans and signal designs,

Developed and reviewed roadway and intersections design and existing intersections improvements to reduce congestion,

Conducted, reviewed and approved several Traffic Impact and Traffic Circulation studies for development projects,

Developed reviewed, and approved signage and striping plans per Qatar Traffic Control Manual

(QTCM) and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Design (MUTCD),

Evaluated and recommended operation and safety improvements for roadway and intersections,

Prepared and implemented residential Traffic Abatement/Calming studies,

Identified critical congested intersections in the State of Qatar and prepared conditions and collision diagrams for high accidents locations and recommended safety improvements,

Conducted and reviewed safety audit for roadway and intersections,

Conducted safety audit and recommended improvements for intersections/interchanges with high accidents in the State of Qatar,

Developed safety improvements by enhancing the design and operation of roads and intersections,

Reviewed development plans for safety issues and developed recommendations to improve safety,

Conducted and reviewed traffic analysis for intersections using appropriate traffic software such Synchro, Sidra, Highway Capacity Manual (HCS), and recommended improvements. Osama Freija

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Parking Management:

Administrated the planning of the parking system in the State of Qatar,

Conducted and administrated inventory and parking usage and need studies,

Developed policies and strategies to manage parking efficiently in the State of Qatar,

Developed and managed the scope of services for Qatar Parking Master Plan,

Developed the State of Qatar parking optimization plan,

Developed the State of Qatar Parking Operational Plan. Building Permit:

Managed and administrated the Building Permit System related to development transportation impact for new developments and redevelopments projects,

Development of policies and procedures to enhance the assessment and approval of developments through the Building Permit System,

Coordination and liaising with other agencies regarding development project,

Approver/endorser of transportation and traffic circulation review for developments projects,

Managed and supervised the Building Permit System engineers who review traffic impact and internal and external traffic circulation as well as driveways connections. Rail and Metro:

Managed and administrated the planning of Qatar Metro and Rail network,

Reviewed Qatar Rail and Metro Urban Integration Plans and Station Area Plans,

Project Manager and reviewer for Qatar Metro and Rail projects,

Assigned Rail and Metro coordinator and reviewer,

Assigned representatives for Rail and Metro Urban Integration Plans and Station Areas Plan to ensure complete integration between the rail and metro and other transport systems such as taxis, water taxis, buses, pedestrians and bicyclists,

Planned Automated People Movers (APM) in Urban Areas and Light Rail Transit (LRT). General Administration:

Team Leader for the Traffic Unit in the Land Transport Planning Department which consist of 6 Senior Engineers and 12 Midlevel and Junior Engineers,

Supervised and trained, Senior, Midlevel and Junior Engineers, Planners and Technicians,

Prepared the Traffic Engineering unit budget,

Developed tender documents for design projects and urban mobility studies,

Recruited key personnel for the Traffic Engineering unit of the Land Transport Planning Department (LTPD),

Evaluated and selected consultant engineers for transport studies, design projects and mobility studies,

Negotiated and administrated contracts with consultants,

Conducted presentations to Higher Management, and Higher Authorities,

Represented the Ministry at Local and International conferences and conducted presentation on behalf of the Ministry.

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December 2007 – January 2015 Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning (MMUP) Team Leader/Senior Traffic Engineer

Doha, Qatar

Responsibilities include supervision and administration of:

Transportation Planning

Traffic Engineering

Parking Management

General Administration

Transportation Planning:

Developed Request for Proposals (RFP’s) for roadway planning and design projects,

Developed and evaluated data needed to support transportation activities,

Developed the first Traffic Impact Studies and Traffic Circulation Manual in the State of Qatar,

Supervised the maintenance of Qatar VISUM Transport Forecast Model,

Reviewed and approved transportation corridor studies,

Developed scope of services for Urban Mobility Studies such as the Transport Master Plan for Qatar (TMPQ), Qatar National Bicycle Master Plan, Qatar Parking Master Plan, and Qatar Pedestrian Master Plan,

Developed the State of Qatar Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Transportation projects,

Assisted land use planners in the development of land use strategies/policies,

Assessed the impact of land use changes on the transportation infrastructures and recommended compatibility between the land and the needed transport infrastructure,

Planned Qatar Public Transport System which include Buses, Metro/Rail, Bus Rapid Transit

(BRT), Light Rail Transit (LRT), and People Movers,

Developed Qatar Traffic Calming Manual,

Developed guidelines and processes to refine sub-area VISUM Transport Model for use in Traffic Impact Studies and roadway design projects,

Served as the Transportation Planning advisor and reviewer for Areas Master Plans in the State of Qatar such as Al Khor and Al Wakra Cities Master Plans,

Project Coordinator and reviewer for Qatar National Bicycle Master Plan,

Served as the Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning advisor and reviewer for Qatar National Master Plan (QNMP),

Developed policies for private/public transport systems, and integration of transport and land use,

Project Coordinator for Qatar Metro and Rail projects,

Reviewed Qatar Metro and Public Transport Urban Integration Plans and recommended changes,

Project Coordinator for Qatar Public Transport Master Plan,

Reviewed and approved reports related to the Transportation Master Plan for Qatar (TMPQ),

Developed guidelines and processes to conduct and approve Traffic Impact and Parking Studies,

Undertake transport modeling as required,

Administrated, reviewed and approved the Local and Road Drainage Program residential road design projects in the State of Qatar.

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Traffic Engineering:

Involved in the development, review and implementation of Qatar Intelligent Transportation System (ITS),

Developed and reviewed signal timing plans,

Developed and reviewed roadway and intersections design,

Conducted, reviewed and approved transport corridor studies,

Conducted, reviewed and approved several Traffic Impact and Traffic Circulation studies,

Developed reviewed, and approved signage and striping plans per Qatar Traffic Manual (QTM) and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Design (MUTCD),

Evaluated and recommended operation and safety improvements for roadway networks,

Prepared and implemented Residential Traffic Abatement/Calming studies,

Identified critical intersections in the State of Qatar and prepared condition and collision diagrams for high accidents locations,

Conducted safety audit for roadway and intersections design submitted by Consultants,

Conducted safety audit and recommended improvements for intersections/interchanges with high accidents in the State of Qatar,

Developed safety improvements by enhancing design and operation of roads and intersections,

Project Coordinator for Qatar-Bahrain Causeway which consist of 40 kilometer of bridges and embankments in the water between Qatar and Bahrain,

Project Coordinator for Qatar Metro and Rail project,

Reviewed development plans for safety issues and developed recommendations to improve safety,

Developed scope of services for roadway design projects and Urban Mobility Studies,

Conducted traffic analysis for intersections using Synchro and recommended improvements. Parking Management:

Prepared policies and strategies for the State of Qatar parking system,

Conducted inventory and parking usage and need studies,

Developed policies and strategies to manage parking efficiently in the State of Qatar,

Developed the scope of services for Qatar Parking Master Plan,

Developed the State of Qatar parking optimization plan. General Administration:

Supervised and trained Junior and Midlevel Engineers, Planners and Technicians,

Prepared the Traffic Engineering unit budget,

Developed tender documents for design projects and urban mobility studies,

Recruited key personnel for the Traffic Engineering unit of the Transportation and Infrastructure Planning Department,

Selected consultant engineers for transport studies, design projects and mobility studies,

Negotiated and administrated contracts with consultants,

Coordinated with management the transportation issues in the State of Qatar,

Gave presentations to the general public, private and public agencies, upper managements, at conferences and to higher authorities,

Presented the Ministry in conferences and was part of panels discussions. Osama Freija

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October 1999 – December 2007 City of Sarasota, Sarasota, Florida, U.S.A. Manager of Traffic Engineering & Transportation Planning Responsibilities include supervision and administration of:

Transportation Planning

Traffic Engineering

Parking Management

Concurrency Management

General Administration

Transportation Planning:

Developed Request for Proposals (RFP’s) for roadway planning and design,

Developed and evaluated data needed to support transportation activities,

Developed, reviewed and updated the City's Thoroughfare Plan,

Supervised the maintenance of the Florida Standard Urban Transportation Model Structure,

Reviewed and approved corridor studies,

Developed scope of services for Urban Mobility Studies,

Served on the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO’s) Technical Advisory Committee,

Developed Inter-modal planning process,

Developed the City's Transportation Capital Improvement Program,

Assisted planners in the development of land use strategies and coordinated with the transportation infrastructures,

Planned the Downtown transit core and Trolley operation,

Project Manager for the City’s Downtown Mobility Study,

Developed the City’s Transportation Chapter in the City’s Comprehensive Plan,

Developed the City’s Traffic Calming Manual.

Traffic Engineering:

Maintained the City’s traffic signal system,

Project Manager for a bi-county Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) project,

Developed and reviewed signal timing plans,

Developed and reviewed intersection signal design,

Developed roadway improvements design,

Conducted, reviewed and approved Traffic Impact and Traffic Circulation studies,

Developed and approved signage and striping plans per the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Design (MUTCD),

Evaluated and recommended operation and safety improvements for roadway networks,

Prepared and implemented Residential Traffic Abatement studies,

Provided support to Information Management and Programming section in preparing annual Transportation Safety report.

Identified critical intersections in the City,

Prepared condition and collision diagrams for high accidents locations. Osama Freija

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Parking Management:

Prepared the long range plan for Downtown parking needs,

Developed strategies to maximize parking revenues and reduce expenses,

Developed the scope of services and managed the City’s Downtown Parking Master Plan,

Developed the City’s Downtown Parking Optimization Plan. Concurrency Management:

Developed the City's Concurrency Management System,

Reviewed and updated City's Concurrency Management regulations,

Reviewed and approved concurrency studies,

Facilitated relationship between long range planning and concurrency management. General Administration:

Supervised Engineers, Planners and Technicians,

Selected consultant engineers,

Negotiated and administered contracts with developers and consultants,

Prepared the Traffic Engineering section budget,

Conducted public hearings with the City Commission and Planning Board,

Coordinated the City Transportation needs with other Local and State agencies,

Developed Interlocal Agreements with other jurisdictions,

Coordinated with elected officials,

Recruited key personnel for the Traffic Engineering section,

Gave presentations to the City Commission and Planning Board,

Managed five consultants for traffic studies and roadway design.

June 1998 – October 1999 City of Sarasota, Sarasota, Florida, U.S.A. Senior Civil Engineer

Conducted and reviewed Traffic Impact and Traffic Circulation studies for several proposed projects, including 160,000 square foot mixed-use development,

Developed methodologies for traffic impact studies,

Developed traffic engineering reports, including signal warrants, lighting justification, intersection analyses and capacity,

Prepared signage and striping plans,

Conducted cost benefit studies of various Transportation System Management (TSM) alternatives,

Reviewed development and redevelopment site plans and made recommendations for traffic circulation enhancements,

Conducted traffic counts (volume, speed and classification),

Conducted Stop Delay Studies, Turning Movement Counts (TMC’s), Gap Studies, Saturation Flow Rate Studies, Stop Sign Delay Studies, Spot Speed Studies and Travel Time Studies,

Maintained and operated the City’s traffic counts, striping and signage programs,

Developed the City’s Access Management Program,

Designed intersection operational and safety improvements, Osama Freija

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Reviewed plans for striping and signage consistent with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Design.

August 1986 – September 1990 Kuwait Ministry of Water and Electricity, Kuwait City, Kuwait Engineering Technician

Assisted Engineers in the field surveying,

Assisted in the collection of data for the purpose of designing flow systems for municipal water treatment plant,

Supervised installation of piping for water treatment plant. Education:

May 1998 University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, U.S.A. Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (major focus in Transportation and minor in Environmental).

June 1993 Manatee Community College, Bradenton, Florida, U.S.A. Associates in Arts Degree in Pre-Engineering.

Professional Training:

1998 – 2000 City of Sarasota, Sarasota, Florida, U.S.A.

Various Quality Improvement Training Workshops.

August 1998 Florida Department of Transportation, Tampa, Florida, U.S.A.

Site Impact Workshop.

October 1998 McTrans Center, University of Florida Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A.

Highway Capacity Analysis Workshop.

January 2000 Florida Department of Transportation, U.S.A.

Traffic Engineering Fundamentals and Micro-computer Applications. September 2000 Florida T2 Center and Transportation Industrial Alliance

Clearwater Beach Entryway Roundabout Case Study. October 2000 Florida Department of Transportation, U.S.A.

Florida Standard Urban Transportation Model Structure (FSUTMS). March 2001 Trafficware

Synchro and SimTraffic Training.

July 2002 The Center for Urban Transportation Studies, Tampa, Florida, U.S.A.

Urban Transportation Planning.

August 2003 Florida Department of Transportation, Tampa, Florida, U.S.A.

Access Management Techniques

January 2004 The Florida Engineering Society, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.

Project Management: New Tools and Techniques.

June 2006 Context Sensitive Solutions, Inc., Los Angeles, U.S.A.

SIDRA Intersection.

November 2008 The 4th International Gulf Conference on Roads, Doha, Qatar

Fundamentals of Road Safety Engineering.

February 2009 PTV Vision, Doha, Qatar

VISSIM & VISUM Introduction.

Osama Freija

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Languages:

Fluent in both English and Arabic.

Professional Affiliations:

1998 – Present

Florida Institute of Transportation Engineers (FITE).

Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE).

Florida Engineering Society (FES).

National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE).

Intelligent Transportation System of Florida (ITS).

American Planning Association (APA).

Computer Skills:

Transportation modeling software including but not limited to: Highway Capacity, Trip Generation, Art-Tab, and various other transportation software;

Synchro and SimTraffic,

Sidra,

Familiar with VISSIM and VISUM;

Windows/Office;

Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

Reference:

City of Sarasota

Alex DavisShaw, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Engineering. 1565 1st Street, Room 100A, Sarasota, Florida 34230, USA Phone: 941-***-**** Fax: 941-***-****

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City of San Diego

Samir Hajiri, P.E., Senior Traffic Engineer

202 C Street, MS 5A, San Diego, California 92101, USA Phone: 619-***-**** Fax: 619-***-****

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Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC)

Land Transport Planning Department

Saad Khodr, Section Head, Land Transport Network Planning Section P.O. Box 3843

Doha, Qatar

Phone: +974-****-****

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Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC)

Land Transport Planning Department

Mohamed Abdah, Department Consultant

P.O. Box 3843

Doha, Qatar

Phone: +974-****-****

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Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME)

Infrastructure Planning Department (IPD)

Ibrahim Abbass, Director of IPD

P.O. Box 3843

Doha, Qatar

Phone: +974-****-****

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