Richard Di Bona has over 24 years of experience as a transport consultant working in over 30 countries. He has expertise in demand forecasting, economic analysis, transport modelling, project management, and advising governments, developers and lenders. He has managed projects across various transport modes including rail, air, water, bus, and road. He is fluent in English with basic proficiency in other languages and has lived and worked extensively in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

1. Curriculum Vitae Richard F. Di Bona
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Email: rfdibona@yahoo.com
British Citizen • Hong Kong Permanent Resident
Personal Profile and Areas of Primary Expertise
24 years of post-MSc. consultancy experience in the transport sphere, spanning over 30 countries/
territories across six continents in all stages of economic development. This covers demand forecasting,
demand-side risk analysis, economic analysis, advising on commercial feasibility and performance
improvement, institutional and regulatory reform, providing capability development, as well as advising
on transport policy. Skilled in the scoping, design and analysis of data from a variety of market research
techniques, including adaptive conjoint analysis and more traditional Stated Preference methods alike.
Undertaken economic forecasting and scenario formulation. Combined quantitative and qualitative
approaches to scheme appraisal and risk assessment/ mitigation, including use of Balanced Score Card,
defining and monitoring Key Performance Indicators.
Analysed urban, inter-urban and international passenger and freight transport projects, for modes
including: rail (inter-city, high speed, commuter and freight); airborne; waterborne (riparian and
maritime); metro; LRT; tram; monorail; Personal Rapid Transit (PRT); bus and coach; Bus Rapid
Transit; minibus; taxi; car; truck; motorcycles; bicycles; and, pedestrians. Advised government,
development agencies, developers, investors, and lenders, including due diligence for project valuation
and (re-)financing purposes. Provided Expert Testimony.
Managed, audited, developed, enhanced and reviewed transport models, using inter alia EMME, JICA
STRADA, SATURN, TRANPLAN and TRIPS “hands on.” Managed, reviewed and advised on Cube,
TransCAD and VISUM models. Built Excel/ Visual Basic modules either to integrate traditional
transport models or as standalones, including for “sketch planning” and Monte Carlo risk simulations. I
have my own 1000-zone EMME licence. Also experienced in using HDM-IV RUC.
Broad ranging project and task management from high-level, wide-area strategic to small-scale local
studies; from tendering, through execution, delivery and follow-up service. Managed and worked in
remote and multi-office, multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams; interfacing with non-technical clients.
Substantial development agency experience (World Bank, AsDB, JICA, CDB, EBRD, EuroAid).
Language Capabilities and International Experience
Fluent: English • Fair: Italian • Basic: German, French • Very Basic: Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic
Work and Project Experience in: Antigua and Barbuda • Australia • Bangladesh • Brazil • Bulgaria
Cambodia • China • Georgia • Germany • Hong Kong • India • Indonesia • Iran • Iraq • Italy
Jordan • Kazakhstan • Laos • Macau • Malaysia • Mauritius • Mozambique • Myanmar • Nepal
Nigeria • Oman • Pakistan • Philippines • Poland • Portugal • Singapore • South Korea • Spain
Sri Lanka • Thailand • United Arab Emirates • United Kingdom • United States of America • Vietnam
Education, Qualifications and Affiliations
MBA, Henley Management College, UK, 2007 (Course Prize Winner)
MSc, Transportation Planning and Policy, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, 1992
BA(Honours), Economics, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, 1991
Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CMILT), 1995
Member of the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (MCIHT), 1995
Graduate Member of the Association of MBA’s, 2007
Chairman of the Henley Association (Hong Kong), 2007-2014
Life Member, The Lighthouse Club

2. Employment History Richard F. Di Bona
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Independent Consultant, 2002–present: (Hong Kong-based)
Undertaking a variety of assignments internationally, including transport modelling (hands-on,
supervisory, review/ audit and troubleshooting), transport policy analysis, economic appraisal,
transaction advisory, market research, capacity building, institutional reform, public transport planning
and integration. Also including expert advisory work (e.g. World Bank Expert Missions, Expert
Testimony for Judicial Review, transaction advisory due diligence analysis), project troubleshooting
and staff training (both for development agencies and within corporate and JV environments).
Technical Director (2004-2006)/ Director, 2006–present: LLA Consultancy Ltd. (Hong Kong)
Part-time assistance in business development, strategy, technical support and staff development to
local consultancy employing approximately 40 staff in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Transport Planner/ Senior Transport Planner, 1995–2002: Scott Wilson Ltd (Hong Kong)
A global multi-disciplinary consultancy, with 600 staff in Asia-Pacific. Reported to Director of
Transport Planning. Managed project teams (staff and sub-contractors) across the region.
 Identified and pursued priorities and specific opportunities; liaised with country managers
 Managed projects from tendering to execution, delivery and follow-up service; troubleshooting
 Managed project teams, suppliers and sub-contractors across Asia-Pacific; travelled extensively
 Developed technical teams in Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Nanjing and Canberra
Key achievements:
 Built “support” capability into market penetrator with presence across China, Asia and Australia
 Helped establish Singapore presence; attained market leadership shortly thereafter
 Cross-sold for employer’s entry into market to service logistics companies
 Pioneered and attained market leadership in demand forecasts and risk analysis for operator IPO’s
and advising lenders and operators of transport infrastructure concessions
Transport Analyst, 1992–1995: MVA Ltd. (UK)
A specialist market research and transport planning consultancy, employing 300 in Europe and Asia.
Project assignments undertaken in Hong Kong, Italy, Portugal and the UK.
 Scoped and supervised market research surveys; analysed data
 Modelled transport infrastructure demand; recommended pricing points; conducted risk analysis
 Also undertook training of junior staff and external clients’ staff
Diplomarbeiter/ Researcher, 1992: Dornier GmbH (Germany)
Undertook overseas placement in connection with MSc Dissertation research.
Operations Manager, 1988–1992: Dibco Ltd. (UK)
A family terracotta import, wholesale marketing and distribution business (in University vacations):
 Managed sales agents; sold direct and opened accounts; managed pre- and post-sales servicing
 Sourced product internationally; determined pricing and discounting strategies
 Liaised closely with suppliers in UK, Italy and Spain to manage supply of product
 Planned and scheduled distribution; managed inventory and vehicle fleet
 Attended trade association meetings; exhibited at trade fairs

3. Selected Project Experience Richard F. Di Bona
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Bangladesh – Governance and Infrastructure Improvement under City Governance Project for Targeted
Five City Corporations: Demand Forecast/ Economic Analyst Expert on JICA-financed project. Primary focus
on Gomti Embankment Road (Comilla), 4th
Shitalakhya River Bridge (Narayanganj), Joydebpur Railway Flyover
Road (Gazipur) and Turag River Crossing (Gazipur). (2016-2017)
Kazakhstan – Regulatory Framework Improvement Support for CNG Buses, Kyzylorda: Team Leader on
EBRD-funded project, including management of public transport modelling (in TransCAD) and public transport
strategy, drafting and negotiating Public Service Contract and performing operating subsidy calculations (2014-
2016)
Antigua and Barbuda – Antigua Road Infrastructure Improvement Project: Transport Economist on project
for United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Partnership Fund (UKCIF) and Caribbean Development Bank
(CDB) providing demand forecasts and economic appraisal of proposed improvement works to 8 roads: Friars Hill
Road, Anchorage Road, Sir Sydney Walling Highway (Airport Road), Sir George Walter Road (Factory Road),
Herbert Road, Old Parham Road, Valley Road and Old Road to English Harbour. (2016)
Vietnam – Basic Infrastructure Service for Inclusive Growth in Northeast Provinces: Transport Accessibility
Analyst on ADB-financed project. Identification of weak/ missing links in rural road networks in Bac Kan, Cao
Bang, Ha Giang and Lang Son Provinces. Identification of rationales for specific road improvement projects,
which covered completing missing network links, rural poverty alleviation, upgrading connections to border
crossings and enabling development of industrial parks. (2016)
India – Delhi-Gurgaon-Manesar Personal Rapid Transit: Transport planning and demand forecasting advice
to scheme proponent (2015-2016)
Bangladesh – Traffic and Revenue Forecasts for Dhaka-Chittagong Expressway PPP Design: Transport
Modeller for traffic and revenue forecasts on ADB-financed project (2014-2016)
Oman – Personal Rapid Transit Concept for Muscat: Transport Planner advising proponent (2016)
United States of America – Preliminary Evaluation of Personal Rapid Transit for St. Petersburg, Florida:
Proposed networks and undertook preliminary demand, financial and economic analyses (2015-2016)
Australia – Toll Methodology Consultancy, Brisbane: Economics and Modelling Expert Advisor on study to
advise government how to better model toll roads in Brisbane (2015)
Nigeria – Prefeasibility Study and Conceptual Design of Transport Hub/Terminals, Bus Stops, Pedestrian
Facilities, Traffic Management Measures, Depots and Parking Facilities, Kano: Economist (2014-2015)
Nigeria – Value of Time and Transport Elasticity Study for the Mega City Region, Lagos: Senior Transport
Economist on World Bank-financed study, advised on scoping of and interpretation of data from Stated Preference
surveys. Had specific responsibility for development of Vehicle Operating Cost models and socio-economic
analyses (travel time elasticities, service quality weightings, etc) and review of strategic transport model of Lagos
(2014-2015)
Nigeria – Alternatives Analysis Study to Address Congestion along Muhammed Murtala Way, Kano:
Transport Economist on World Bank-financed study to appraise possible traffic engineering, strategic and policy-
based interventions to tackle congestion along the main thoroughfare of the city. (2014-2015)
Bulgaria – Initial Study of Transport Requirements for New Development Hub, Sofia: Transport Planner/
Econometrician assessing connectivity requirements for 618,000m2
commercial, entertainment & resort
development (2014)
Philippines – Desktop Sketch Planning of Potential Personal Rapid Transit Systems: Undertaken for two
cities in the Philippines, including teleconference presentation of proposal to one city government. (2013-2014)
China – Yunnan Pu’er Regional Integrated Road Network Development Project PPTA: Economist/ Asian
Development Bank Individual Consultant for economic evaluation of schemes and identify measures to increase
economic returns and social outcomes (poverty alleviation) for over 900km of rural road projects (2012-2014)
China – Jiangxi Ji’An Sustainable Urban Transport Project: Economist for Asian Development Bank,
appraising road, traffic management, Bus Rapid Transit, public transport interchange and city beautification/ flood
prevention schemes. Liaising with local transport modellers (who used TransCAD). (2013-2014)
Poland – Preliminary Demand, Economic & Financial Analysis for Personal Rapid Transit, Opole: Planner/
Economist/ Modeller/ Financial Analyst for development of route network recommendations and phasings, as well
as preliminary patronage, economic, financial and environmental appraisals (2012-2014)

4. Selected Project Experience Richard F. Di Bona
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Brazil – Desktop Sketch Demand Forecasts & Financial Analysis for Personal Rapid Transit: Undertaken
for four cities in Brazil (2013-2014)
Mozambique – Comprehensive Transport Master Plan for Greater Maputo: Survey and Data Analyst Expert
and Transport Economist for Japan International Cooperation Agency: various highway, rail and bus projects and
transport and land use policy tests (2012-2013)
Australia – Hurstville Transport Management and Accessibility Plan, Sydney: Modeller (2012)
Hong Kong – Study on the Strategic Development Plan for Hong Kong Port 2030: Strategic Management
Consulting on competitive drivers and challenges; for Transport & Housing Bureau (2011-2012)
China – Jiangxi Fuzhou Urban Integrated Infrastructure Improvement PPTA: Economist for Asian
Development Bank, covering highway, BRT, PT Interchange and flood-prevention schemes (2011-2012)
Vietnam – Hai Phong Urban Transport Development Project: Demand Modeller for World Bank: new
highway in Hai Phong, supervising local modellers using JICA STRADA (2011-2012)
Australia – Brookvale and Dee Why Management and Accessibility Study, Sydney: Modeller (2011)
Australia – Old Wallgrove Road Transport Modelling, Sydney: Modeller (2011)
China/ Georgia/ Nepal/ Pakistan/ Sri Lanka – Sustainable Fuel Partnership Study: Exploring an Innovative
Market Scheme to Advance Sustainable Transport & Fuel Security: Economist for Asian Development Bank/
Austrian Government Aid: green vehicle, bus, metro & policy schemes in Tbilisi, Kathmandu, Lahore &
Colombo; freight sector study in Guangdong; study of high-speed rail in Beijing-Shanghai corridor. Study also
entailed a stay in Tokyo, Japan. (2011)
Mauritius – Setting Up of a Mauritius Land Transport Authority: Transport Planning Expert for World Bank:
institutional analysis and reform (2010-2011)
China – Yiyang Transport Study, Hunan: modelling, economics & public transport advisor (2010-2011)
Malaysia – Appraisal of 3 Potential MRT Lines, Kuala Lumpur: Modeller/ Economist for Potential Developer
(2010)
China – Car Parking Demand Forecasts for 10 Retail Sites in 7 Provinces/ Municipalities: Technical
Director/ Economist/ Econometrician (2010)
United Arab Emirates – Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) Transportation Impact Study:
Modeller (2010)
United Arab Emirates – Abu Dhabi-Al Ain & Al Ain-Dubai High Speed Passenger Rail Initial Study:
Economist/ Transport Planner (2009)
Iraq – Preparation of Rapid Transit System Concepts for Sulaimaniyah: Public Transport Planner (2009)
United Arab Emirates – Al Ain to Saih As-Sidira Highway Feasibility Study: Modeller/ Economist (2009)
China – Tianjin Urban Transport Management, Institutional Strengthening and Public Transport Study:
Modeller/ Economist for World Bank; highway, bus, metro schemes & policy options (2006-2009)
United Arab Emirates – Abu Dhabi Surface Transport Master Plan: Modeller/ Economist/ Troubleshooter
for a variety of highway, bus, LRT, ferry, metro schemes and transport policies (2008-2009)
Jordan – Technical Assistance to Public Transport Regulatory Commission: Transport Modeller/ Economist
for European Commission EuroAid; bus, LRT and highway schemes in Amman. Advised on development of
VISUM transport model. Undertook economic analyses and delivered training on Stated Preference surveys
(2006-2008)
United Arab Emirates – Dubai Urban Development Framework: Transport Strategist/ Modelling Advisor on
study to advise Executive Council on land use development trends in the Emirate (2007-2008)
Iran – Services for Improving Urban Transport Planning and Bus Transport Services in Tehran and
Mashhad: Transport Planning and Modelling expert for World Bank (2007)
Hong Kong – Traffic Forecasts for Cyberport for Assessment of Noise Barrier Requirements: Traffic
modelling for input into Environmental Impact Assessment (2006-2007)
Cambodia/ China/ Indonesia/ Laos/ Malaysia/ Myanmar/ Philippines/ Thailand/ Vietnam: Research
Project on Demand and Financial Risks for Start-Up Toll Roads: associated with MBA (2005-2006)

5. Selected Project Experience Richard F. Di Bona
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Cambodia/ China/ Laos/ Myanmar/ Thailand/ Vietnam – Greater Mekong Sub-Region Transport Sector
Strategy Study: Transport Modeller for Asian Development Bank: to evaluate/ prioritise policy measures &
infrastructure schemes. Covered passenger & freight: by road, rail, waterway and air. Study area over
2,500,000km2
with a population of more than 300 million. (2005-2006)
United Arab Emirates – Peer Review of Transportation System Implementation Plans for Dubai: Member
of Expert Team advising on development of Dubai’s land use-transport strategy to 2020: highway, bus, rail
schemes and transport policies (2006)
Hong Kong – Review of West Kowloon Cultural District Broad TIA & Pedestrian Plans: Transport Planner/
Peer Review (2006)
Hong Kong – Review of Tate’s Cairn Tunnel Traffic and Revenue Forecasts: Traffic Analyst for potential
lender (2006)
Hong Kong – Update of Future Traffic Forecasts for Eastern Harbour Crossing: Project Manager/ Analyst
(2005-2006)
China – Sunco Town, Luoyang, Henan: Transport Planner on review of 255,300m2
GFA development
masterplan (2005)
Philippines – Preliminary Route Viability Analysis for Prospective Inter-City Bus Operator: Project
Manager/ Business Analyst investigating viability of services from Manila-Lemery & Manila-Batangas (2005)
China – Tianmu Traffic Management, Shanghai: Team Leader on initial winning entry to Design Competition;
Modeller/ Economist/ Advisor on follow-up commissions (2004-2005)
Macau – Praça de Ferreira do Amaral Traffic Study: Deputy Project Manager and Modeller (2005)
China – Shanghai Elevated Highways: Technical Advisor to local modelling team (2004)
China – Guangzhou-Foshan Metro Feasibility Study: Deputy PM/ Economist: included analysis of property
development benefits (2004)
Hong Kong – Training Course in Transport Planning, Traffic and Network Management: Prepared and
delivered training course to a visiting delegation from Jiangsu Province, China (2004)
Hong Kong – Goods Vehicle Travel Characteristics Survey 2003: Lead Data Modeller on study to overhaul
treatment of goods vehicles in government’s CTS strategic transport model (2003-2004)
China – Weiyang Plaza & Sports Park, Xi’an, Shaanxi: Transport Planner on 66ha masterplan (2004)
China – Planning of Public Transport Interchange and Freight Handling Facilities, Shenyang: Deputy
Team Leader/ Transport Planner (2004)
China – Hong Ta Factory, Residential, Recreational & Tourism Complex Enhancement, Yuxi, Yunnan:
Transport Planner (2004)
China – Huangdao Economic & Technical Zone Masterplan, Qingdao, Shandong: Deputy Team Leader/
Transport Planner (2004)
Singapore – North East (Metro) Line Before & After Study: Transport Modeller/ Economist (2002-2004)
Hong Kong – Judicial Review of Central Reclamation Phase III: Transport Expert (2004)
Hong Kong – Review of Planning Department’s Transport Model: for a consultancy assessing bidding for a
study (2003)
Hong Kong – Conceptual Plan for Personal Rapid Transit (PRT), Kowloon Bay: Transport Planner (2003)
Singapore – Public Transport Demand Forecasting Model Development for SMRT: Modeller/ Economist
(2000-2003)
China – Jiangsu Expressway Co. Ltd: Appraisal of Highway Widening Plans and Tolling Strategies: Lead
Modeller/ Economist, covering a number of expressways and national highways (2003)
Malaysia – SMART Tunnel Traffic and Revenue Forecasts, Kuala Lumpur: Modelling Advisor (2002)
China – Beijing Olympics: Olympic Green & Wukesong Sites: Pedestrian/ Public Transport Planner (2002)
China – Jiangsu Province Strategic Transport Study: scoped 18-month passenger and freight study (2002)
China – Planning Study for Logistics Centres and Public Transport Interchanges in Jiangsu Province:
Advised on planning, financing and operations (2002)

6. Selected Project Experience Richard F. Di Bona
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China – Luchaogang New Town Conceptual Planning, Shanghai: Transport Planner for new industrial town
with population of approx. 500,000 (2001-2002)
Singapore – LTA Transport and Economic Model Parameters and Framework Update: Modeller/
Economist, including assessment of property development/ land value benefits from proximity to metro stations
(2001-2002)
Hong Kong – Economic Appraisal of Travellators on Elevated Walkway Along Gloucester Road:
Economist (2001)
Australia – Audit of Sydney Rail Travel Model for Rail Infrastructure Corporation, NSW: Team Leader/
Modeller/ Economist (2001)
Hong Kong – Penny’s Bay (HK Disneyland) Development: Transport Planning and Economics Reviewer of
multi-modal internal and external links (2001)
Thailand – Chaloen Ratchamongkhon (Bangkok MRTA Blue Line) Patronage & Revenue Audit: Project
Manager/ Economist/ Modeller for potential lenders (2001)
Hong Kong – Preliminary Study of a Recovery Park (Recycling Centre) in Tuen Mun Area 38: Transport
Planner (2001)
Australia – Sydney Cross-City Tunnel Traffic and Revenue Forecasts: Deputy Project Manager/ Economist/
Modelling Reviewer on debt-side due diligence for potential lenders on BOT bid (2001)
South Korea – Masan Bridge Traffic & Revenue Forecasts: Reviewer/ Advisor (2001)
Australia – Economic Appraisal of Upgrading Mt. Lindesay Road (Woodenbong to Legume), NSW:
Economist (2001)
Malaysia – New Pandan Highway: Reviewer/ Advisor on BOT traffic and revenue forecasts (2001)
South Korea – Soojungsan Tunnel, Pusan: Reviewer/ Advisor on BOT traffic and revenue audit (2001)
Malaysia – Karak Highway Audit: Reviewer/ Advisor on assessment of highway upgrading, traffic & revenue
forecasts (2001)
Hong Kong – Widening of Yuen Long Highway: Modeller/ Economist on appraisal for Transport Department
(1999-2001)
Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur Public Transport Integration Concept Study: Reviewer/ Advisor (2001)
Singapore – LTA Review of Public Transport Fares Structures: Deputy PM/ Modeller/ Economist: major
policy and strategy study, including design and interpretation of Stated Preference surveys and enhancement of
LTA’s strategic transport model (2000-2001)
Singapore – MRT Corporation Acquisition of TIBS Bus Services: Analyst (2000)
Hong Kong – Independent Review of North West New Territories Refuse Transfer Station TIA: Transport
Planner (2000)
Malaysia – Shah Alam Integrated Transport Study: Deputy Project Manager/ Lead Modeller (2000)
Malaysia – North-South Highway (“PLUS”) Traffic and Revenue Forecasts: Deputy Project Manager/
Economist/ Modeller on audit and enhancement of operator’s existing forecasting model (2000)
Indonesia – Re-Audit of Jakarta Bekasi-Kampang Melayu Toll Road: Economist/ Demand Analyst for
financial restructuring (2000)
China – Shandong Infrastructure Co. Ltd.: Shanghai “A” Share Issue: Economist and Lead Transport
Modeller on traffic and revenue forecasts for Jinan-Qingdao expressway and other toll roads; and for World Bank
(a stakeholder) economic evaluation of benefits accrued by the Jinan-Qingdao expressway (1998-2000) (EMME)
China – Traffic and Revenue Forecasts for Haihe Bridge, Tianjin: Modelling Advisor (2000)
Hong Kong – Development at Tai Ho, North Lantau: Transport Planner on masterplan review and internal &
external multi-modal transport needs assessment for development for 90,000 inhabitants (1999-2000)
Hong Kong – Potential Housing Site near San Wai Court, Tuen Mun: assessed pedestrian and bus service
requirements, advised on transport modelling for 48,000 inhabitant development (1998-1999)
Hong Kong – Potential Housing Site at Area 54, Tuen Mun: Transport Planner and Modelling Advisor on
development for 47,000 inhabitants (1999)

7. Selected Project Experience Richard F. Di Bona
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China – Jiangsu Expressway Co. Ltd. Shanghai “A” Share Issue: Economist and Lead Transport Modeller on
assessment of potential highway acquisitions (1999)
Hong Kong – Development at Yam O Wan, North Lantau: advised on internal and external transport
requirements, including potential internal LRT for new town incorporating a cross-boundary ferry hub (1999)
China – Greater Beijing Regional Expressways Ltd.: Lead Transport Modeller on Revised (1997) and Rebased
(1998-1999) traffic and revenue forecasts
China – Shuijing-Guanjingtou Expressway, Shenzhen: Economics and Modelling Advisor on traffic &
revenue forecasts/ risk analysis for BOT bid (1998)
China – Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Shareholding Co. Ltd. USA Bond Issue:
Transport Modelling Advisor (1998)
Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur Northern Region Traffic Study: Transport Modeller on traffic and revenue
forecasts for a number of potential highway concessions (1997)
Thailand – BMA Khlong Monorail Study, Bangkok: Modelling & Economics Advisor on conversion of
TRIPS model to EMME, as well as advising on public transport demand elasticities (1997)
China – Sichuan Expressway Co. Ltd. Hong Kong “H” Share Listing: Modelling Advisor (1997)
China – Jiangsu Expressway Co. Ltd. Hong Kong “H” Share Listing: Transport Modelling Team Leader/
Economist on traffic and revenue forecasts for several tollways (1996-1997)
China – Jinan-Qingdao Expressway Traffic & Revenue Forecasts: Modelling Advisor (1996-1997)
China – Greater Beijing First Expressways: Traffic and Revenue Forecasts for Bond Issue and Private
Placement: Transport Modeller (1996-1997)
Hong Kong – Study of Military Sites in New Territories for Residential Development: Transport Modeller
(1995-1997)
China – Traffic and Revenue Forecasts for Jiangmen Highways, Guangdong: Modelling Advisor (1996)
Malaysia – Bernam Valley Techno-City Engineering Feasibility Study: Transport Planner (1996)
China – Anhui Expressway Co. Ltd. Hong Kong “H” Share Listing: Transport Modeller (1996)
China – Jiangsu North-South Highway Corridor Study: Transport Modeller/ Economist for World Bank.
Assessment of 1700km of planned highways and five Yangtze crossings (1995-1996)
Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur International Airport Public Transport System: Modeller (1996)
China – Guangdong Provincial Expressway Development Shareholding Co. Ltd. Shenzhen “B” Share
Listing: Transport modeller for traffic and revenue forecasts (1995-1996)
Hong Kong – Freight Forwarding Centre at the New Hong Kong Airport: Transport Planner (1995)
Hong Kong – Planning and TIA for Cathay Pacific Catering Services Facility at the new Hong Kong
Airport: Transport Planner (1995)
China – Yangjiang-Zhanjiang Expressway, Guangdong: Modeller on traffic and revenue forecasts (1995)
United Kingdom – Luton-Dunstable Public Transport Study: Transport Modeller/ Economist (1993-1995)
United Kingdom – Bedfordshire County Council Transport Planning Package Bid: Transport Modeller/
Economist (1994)
United Kingdom – London Transportation Studies: Transport Modeller extending model coverage to include
M25 orbital motorway, reviewed model’s treatment of goods vehicles and tolls (1993-1994)
United Kingdom – M5 Widening between Junctions 17 and 21: Modeller/ Economist (1994)
United Kingdom – Electrification of the Edinburgh-Aberdeen Railway: Transport Economist (1993)
United Kingdom – Heathrow Surface Access Model: Transport Modeller and Trainer (1993)
Hong Kong – Chek Lap Kok Comprehensive Traffic Forecasts: Designed and supervised surveys of air
passengers; analysed air passenger survey data (1993)
Portugal – Vasco de Gama Bridge, Lisbon: Transport Modeller/ Risk Analyst for BOT Bid (1993)
Italy – Straits of Messina Crossing: Transport Modeller for BOT Bid (highway & rail) (1992-1993)
Germany – Investigation of Motorway Traffic Control Strategies: MSc Researcher (1992)

8. Publications and Conference Presentations Richard F. Di Bona
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“Demand, Impact and Feasibility Estimation for a Proposed Personal Rapid Transit System in Opole,
Poland”, Model City Seminar, Hong Kong, 24 June 2016
“Traffic and Revenue Forecasting for the Dhaka-Chittagong Expressway: Distributed Values of Time and
Vehicle-Specific Volume-Delay Functions”, (with Freer, D.), Model City Seminar, Hong Kong, 24 June 2016
“Driverless Cars: Reducing Congestion on Expressways, but Increasing Congestion in City Centres”,
TrafficInfraTech, Volume 5, Issue 7, August – September 2015, pp 54-57
“Stepwise Innovation in Urban Transportation: MISTER Personal Rapid Transit” (with Mikosza, O. and
Ursprung, J.), pp339-354, in Prokopowicza, A.K. and Antonowicza (ed.s) Innowacje w Transporcie, Logistyce i
Infrastrukturze, Warsaw, Poland/ Corpus Christi, USA, 2014
“Smart Transport for Smart Cities” (with Lam, W. and Huang, T.), 2014 Smart City China Expo & Congress,
Shanghai, China, 16-18 October, 2014
“The Potential of Second Generation Personal Rapid Transit to Extend Metro Networks Profitably”, 7th
Annual City-Rail Summit 2013, Shanghai, China, 26-27 November 2013
“Extending the Reach and Penetration of Mass Transit Systems, Increasing the Level-of-Service and
Operators’ Profitability”, Ninth Annual RailWorld Summit 2013, Bangkok, Thailand, 24-25 October 2013
“The Potential of MISTER Personal Rapid Transit to Sustain the Mobility and Development of Modern
Communities” (with Mikosza, O.S.), First Annual International Symposium on Next Generation Infrastructure,
Australia 2013, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 1-3 October 2013
“State-of-the-Art or Fit-for-Purpose: What Really Matters when Forecasting?”, TrafficInfraTech, Volume 3,
Issue 2, October – November 2012, pp 94-99
“Expressway Development in China, Malaysia and Mexico; and Potential Lessons for India”, Guest
Editorial, www.indiantollways.com, 18 July 2012
“Making the Future of Public Transport Intelligent, Responsive, Efficient and Personalised”, 2nd
Annual
Intelligent Transport Systems India Conference, New Delhi, India, 27-28 February 2012
“Developing Attractive, Integrated Public Transport Networks in Rapidly Developing Cities”, 2nd
Annual
Metro Expansion India Conference, New Delhi, India, 23-24 February 2012
“It is time we included Pedestrians in Transport Planning”, TrafficInfraTech, Volume 2, Issue 3, December
2011 – January 2012, pp 66-70
“How Will Upswings in Price Inflation and Interest Rates Change Toll Road Risk Profiles? A Study of
Developing East Asian Economies with Broader Implications”, 34th
Australasian Transport Research Forum,
Adelaide, Australia, 28-30 September 2011
“Weak Links in Transit Networks: Implications for Feasibility and Performance; and Possible Solutions”,
The Sixth Annual China RailWorld Summit 2011, Beijing, China, 22-23 September 2011
“China’s High Speed Rail Programme: Background, Issues and Future Prospects”, TrafficInfraTech,
Volume 2, Issue 1, August – September 2011, pp 66-68
“Transport Modelling for Transport and Land Use Sustainability: lessons and challenges from East Asia
and the Middle East”, 4th
Annual San Francisco Bay Area ITE Modeling Workshop, San Francisco, USA, 1
April 2011
“Institutional, Planning and Demand Risks for Urban Mass Rapid Transit Projects”, The Fifth Annual China
RailWorld Summit 2011, Beijing, China, 13-14 January 2011
“Lessons in Parking Demand Forecasting from Hong Kong and China” (with Lam, W.), TrafficInfraTech
Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2010 – January 2011, pp 50-53
"Challenges to Mass Transit Implementation and Methods to Support Project Viability and Success:
Experience in Rapidly Developing Cities", Urban Transportation Summit 2010, Kuwait, 10-12 October 2010

9. Publications and Conference Presentations Richard F. Di Bona
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“Migrants Handed Triple Whammy”, The Development Observer, No. 1, June 2009, pp 13-14
“What are the Key Risks Associated with Private Investment in Start-Up Toll Road Projects in Developing East
Asian Economies?”, MBA Dissertation, Henley Management College (now Henley Business School), UK, 2006
“Discussion of Future Development, Management and Use of the Greater Mekong Subregion Transport
Model” (with Corbett, V.F.), Tenth Meeting of the Greater Mekong Subregional Transport Forum (STF-10),
Vientiane, Laos, 21 March 2006
“GMS Transport Model”, Workshop on the Greater Mekong Subregion Transport Sector Strategy Study, Ho Chi
Minh City, Vietnam, 8-9 December 2005
“Case Studies in Urban Transport Planning and Management”, University of Hong Kong, 7 August 2004
“An Assessment of Ramp Metering and Speed Limits as Motorway Traffic Control Strategies using
Computerised Traffic Simulation”, MSc. Thesis, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, 1992
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In addition, Following a personal request from the Author, undertook peer review of Luis Willumsen’s “Better
Traffic and Revenue Forecasting” (2014), as credited in the Foreword.