Developing future Infrastructure Portfolio

for Sustainable Development

PIARC International Seminar on Road Infrastructure Management
Current Practice and Development Prospective
Cancn (MEX) 31 March to 2 April 2014
Hamid Zarghampour
Hamid Zarghampour, Senior Transport Specialist,

TC 4.1 Management of Road Assets
CT 4.1 Gestion du patrimoine routier
PRESENTATION OUTLINE

From road maintenance to developing societies
Basic concept of modern Road Asset Management
The importance of strategy for the realization of the
activities in the prepared portfolio
Developing Future Infrastructure Portfolios, Hamid Zarghampour - 2014-03-31 PIARC International Seminar Cancn (MEX)
TC 4.1 Management of Road Assets
CT 4.1 Gestion du patrimoine routier
From road maintenance to developing societies

Developing Future Infrastructure Portfolios, Hamid Zarghampour - 2014-03-31 PIARC International Seminar Cancn (MEX)
TC 4.1 Management of Road Assets
CT 4.1 Gestion du patrimoine routier
The desired state in future forms the basis for our
business cases!

ability to develop effective
infrastructure portfolios for future
Developing Future Infrastructure Portfolios, Hamid Zarghampour - 2014-03-31 PIARC International Seminar Cancn (MEX)
TC 4.1 Management of Road Assets
CT 4.1 Gestion du patrimoine routier
Common concepts on predicting the future

Probable Possible Desirable
What will happen! What would happen? What would we like to happen?
Prognoses World scenarios Back casting
Developing Future Infrastructure Portfolios, Hamid Zarghampour - 2014-03-31 PIARC International Seminar Cancn (MEX)
TC 4.1 Management of Road Assets
CT 4.1 Gestion du patrimoine routier
Common concepts on predicting the future

Probable Possible Desirable
What will happen! What would happen? What would we like to happen?
Prognoses World scenarios Back casting
Developing Future Infrastructure Portfolios, Hamid Zarghampour - 2014-03-31 PIARC International Seminar Cancn (MEX)
TC 4.1 Management of Road Assets
CT 4.1 Gestion du patrimoine routier
Common concepts on predicting the future

Probable Possible Desirable
What will happen! What would happen? What would we like to happen?
Prognoses World scenarios Back casting
Developing Future Infrastructure Portfolios, Hamid Zarghampour - 2014-03-31 PIARC International Seminar Cancn (MEX)
TC 4.1 Management of Road Assets
CT 4.1 Gestion du patrimoine routier
PRESENTATION OUTLINE

From road maintenance to developing societies
Basic concept of modern Road Asset Management
The importance strategy for the realization of the activities
in the prepared portfolio
Developing Future Infrastructure Portfolios, Hamid Zarghampour - 2014-03-31 PIARC International Seminar Cancn (MEX)
TC 4.1 Management of Road Assets
CT 4.1 Gestion du patrimoine routier
Important elements in Road Asset Management

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in relation to
Road Network modelling, Road
Classes, descriptions of its type and
utilization (such as paved roads
connecting to National Highway,
commuting, etc.)
Utilization
Road condition for different
sections is described by a number
of predefined technical parameters
Condition
INPUT
PRIORITISING OF
MEASURES
Estimation of costs for conducting
effective measures to reach the
desired condition, assuring safe
and green mobility for the users
Cost
estimation,
Capital/rec
urrent

Estimated effects
Socioeconmic
Road user costs


Cost estimates

Result
Suitable
combination of
measures to
ensure maximum
benefits at the
right cost during
the plan period
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Example: Objectives in a 5 year maintenance plan (rural Development)

Target levels and impacts of different budget scenarios, 2013-2017
Description
Only routine maintenance & urgent works
On-going projects which are financed by
the government and donors helps to keep
the economic activities at the same level
as today
No measures for addressing needs for
safe transportations

Impact
Economic
activities Budget
Implementation of a 5-Year Rehabilitation
program
Preserving roads in good condition and,
avoiding the roads in satisfactory
condition deteriorating to poor condition
Sustainable Regional Development
Rehabilitation of about 70% of the most
important links in poor condition
Modernization of the road infrastructure
(standard road geometry, non-
motorized paths, etc..)
Improvements for safe transportations
Positive impact
No changes
Road user
cost
Traffic
safety
Negative impact
Pursue same
maintenance works as
for the past 3 years
Prioritize the important
links for connecting rural
areas to major cities and,
to National Highways
Develop and modernize
the road network to
encourage the economic
growth through the use
of the potentials in the
province
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2
3
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Example: Objectives in a 5 year maintenance plan (rural Development)

Target levels and impacts of different budget scenarios, 2013-2017
Description
Only routine maintenance & urgent works
On-going projects which are financed by
the government and donors helps to keep
the economic activities at the same level
as today
No measures for addressing needs for
safe transportations

Impact
Economic
activities Budget
Implementation of a 5-Year Rehabilitation
program
Preserving roads in good condition and,
avoiding the roads in satisfactory
condition deteriorating to poor condition
Sustainable Regional Development
Rehabilitation of about 70% of the most
important links in poor condition
Modernization of the road infrastructure
(standard road geometry, non-
motorized paths, etc..)
Improvements for safe transportations
Positive impact
No changes
Road user
cost
Traffic
safety
Negative impact
Pursue same
maintenance works as
for the past 3 years
Prioritize the important
links for connecting rural
areas to major cities and,
to National Highways
Develop and modernize
the road network to
encourage the economic
growth through the use
of the potentials in the
province
1
2
3
Developing Future Infrastructure Portfolios, Hamid Zarghampour - 2014-03-31 PIARC International Seminar Cancn (MEX)
TC 4.1 Management of Road Assets
CT 4.1 Gestion du patrimoine routier
Example: Objectives in a 5 year maintenance plan (rural Development)

Target levels and impacts of different budget scenarios, 2013-2017
Description
Only routine maintenance & urgent works
On-going projects which are financed by
the government and donors helps to keep
the economic activities at the same level
as today
No measures for addressing needs for
safe transportations

Impact
Economic
activities Budget
Implementation of a 5-Year Rehabilitation
program
Preserving roads in good condition and,
avoiding the roads in satisfactory
condition deteriorating to poor condition
Sustainable Regional Development
Rehabilitation of about 70% of the most
important links in poor condition
Modernization of the road infrastructure
(standard road geometry, non-
motorized paths, etc..)
Improvements for safe transportations
Positive impact
No changes
Road user
cost
Traffic
safety
Negative impact
Pursue same
maintenance works as
for the past 3 years
Prioritize the important
links for connecting rural
areas to major cities and,
to National Highways
Develop and modernize
the road network to
encourage the economic
growth through the use
of the potentials in the
province
1
2
3
Developing Future Infrastructure Portfolios, Hamid Zarghampour - 2014-03-31 PIARC International Seminar Cancn (MEX)
TC 4.1 Management of Road Assets
CT 4.1 Gestion du patrimoine routier
PRESENTATION OUTLINE

From road maintenance to developing societies
Basic concept of modern Road Asset Management
The importance strategy for the realization of the activities
in the prepared portfolio
Developing Future Infrastructure Portfolios, Hamid Zarghampour - 2014-03-31 PIARC International Seminar Cancn (MEX)
TC 4.1 Management of Road Assets
CT 4.1 Gestion du patrimoine routier

Strategies is about making decisions/ declaring intentions

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Strategic intent example from Volvo

- Skoda
- Citroen
- Renault

- VW
- Volvo
- Ford

- BMW
- Mercedez
- Audi

Price
Brand

Goal
To sell Volvo for USD 50.000
Time horizon; 5 years

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Strategic intent example from Volvo

x
x
Quality
2013 2014 2017
x
x
Service
Research and Development
Customer groups
Brand/ Image
x
y
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y
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Developing Future Infrastructure Portfolios, Hamid Zarghampour - 2014-03-31 PIARC International Seminar Cancn (MEX)
TC 4.1 Management of Road Assets
CT 4.1 Gestion du patrimoine routier
Strategic intent: Tata Nano USD 2000, only

Developing Future Infrastructure Portfolios, Hamid Zarghampour - 2014-03-31 PIARC International Seminar Cancn (MEX)
TC 4.1 Management of Road Assets
CT 4.1 Gestion du patrimoine routier
Developing Future Infrastructure Portfolios, Hamid Zarghampour - 2014-03-31 PIARC International Seminar Cancn (MEX)
TC 4.1 Management of Road Assets
CT 4.1 Gestion du patrimoine routier
Developing Future Infrastructure Portfolios, Hamid Zarghampour - 2014-03-31 PIARC International Seminar Cancn (MEX)
TC 4.1 Management of Road Assets
CT 4.1 Gestion du patrimoine routier
Strategies are needed for doing the right things, the right way!
Developing Future Infrastructure Portfolios, Hamid Zarghampour - 2014-03-31 PIARC International Seminar Cancn (MEX)
TC 4.1 Management of Road Assets
CT 4.1 Gestion du patrimoine routier
Thank you!
Developing Future Infrastructure Portfolios, Hamid Zarghampour - 2014-03-31 PIARC International Seminar Cancn (MEX)