JICA Internship Activity Report

January 19th, 2022

Hanaoka Research Group M1

Nakashima Akihiro

Contents (Total time will be 10-15min.)
1. Abstract of the Internship2. Some Examples of My Presentation in the Internship
3. Impressions from the Internship2

Contents (Total time will be 10-15min.)
1. Abstract of the Internship2. Some Examples of My Presentation in the Internship
3. Impressions from the Internship3

Abstract of the internship• Hosting：JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)• Place of work：ALMEC VPI
A development consultant company that has strength in urban andtransportation planning field especially in foreign countries.

• Period: October 4th ~ 25th, 2021
• Main Project:
The Egyptian Transport and Traffic Development Plan

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Purposes and Works in the Internship◆Purposes to join the Internship• To understand the business description• To understand the features of foreign business• To understand the way of data collection and analysis◆Activities in the Internship• Translation of discussion materials• Attend some meetings• Hearing from the staffs about their jobs
• Free assignment presentation5

Translation of materials and meetings

6◼Translation• Acting as a bridge between Japanese officials (such as JICA andMLIT) and local officials (such as local government offices andlocal authorities)• Difficult to get used to unique phrases such as Counterpart andMM (Man Month)✓ Translation of Cambodia Road Safety Operation Completion Report✓ Translation of materials for discussion with local counterpart GOPP
(General Organization for Physical Planning)◼Meeting✓ Kick-off meeting of Road Traffic Joint Study in Cambodia• Attendees：Japanese staffs from ALMEC VPI and local experts• Greetings and confirmation of project schedule and on-site surveycontent• Hard to catch up the discussion because of English in addition tothe complexity of the content.

Contents (Total time will be 10-15min.)
1. Abstract of the Internship2. Some Examples of My Presentation in the Internship
3. Impressions from the Internship7Free assignment presentation

8◼Typology of Transportation Nodes of Cairo Metro Line 2
I categorized transportation nodes in Cairo as below.
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Connection between transport modes
Multiple transportation connections are important to expand the range ofmobility.

2.

Connection between transport mode and city facility
It is important to consider the connection between the station and the city fromthe perspective of pedestrians in order to realize comfortable and safe travel.

⚫ Method: qualitative observations using Google Maps
Connection between
transport modeand city facility

Connection between
transport modes△Developing examples(Relatively good condition)
×Problematic examples(There are some problems)• Subway - subway (railway)• Subway - bus• Subway - car (parking lot)••••

Subway - university
Subway - sightseeing spot
Subway - commercial area
Subway - residential area

Underlined examples will be introduced from next page.

An example of developing area (△)

9Subway - subway (transport - transport）
Share two stations with Line 1 and one with Line 3 for easier transfer

Concourse of Attaba Sta.
Connection between Line 2 and1

Line 2 and 3◼ For further improvement• Inviting stores to create a bustle• Creating public service spaces
to support lives of citizens
Stores in Nagoya City Subway Sta.

Public Service Counterin Meguro Sta.

An example of developing area (△)

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Subway – university (transport - city）
Ensuring safety by developing flow lines that do not require crossing road

University

Station and university are connected◼ For further improvement

UniversityStation⇔ university pedestrian deckNumber of such decks: 5/20 stations (Metro Line 2)• Develop a safe walking environment even during the time with few passersby
by installing streetlights and stores, etc.

An example of problematic area (×)

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Subway – commercial area, residential area (transport - city）
Separated by roads to city facilities with no crosswalk

Residen-tialarea

Residen-tialarea

Commercial
district◆To improve convenience• Extending the station entrance to the other side of the main road
• Construction or extension of pedestrian decks• Measures to encourage
speed control of vehicles

Pedestrian deck (Takasaki Sta.)

Steps for vehicle speed control (Korea)

12Summary of the Cairo Metro Transportation Nodes• Pedestrian decks and crosswalks are very few, including on mainroads, so it is necessary to create a safe walking environment forpedestrians by adding these facilities.
• Many bus stops are scattered even in areas close to subway
stations, so it is necessary to aggregate bus stops or develop bus
terminals.
• Information signs (written in English as well) need to be installed(or expanded) in anticipation of multiple entrances and exits.
• Universities and tourist spots tend to be well connected to thesubway station. As for future work, it should create a bustle andstrengthen urban functions by setting up stores, for example.
• It is necessary to explore cooperation with informal transportation(Uber, etc.).

Contents (Total time will be 10-15min.)
1. Abstract of the Internship2. Some Examples of My Presentation in the Internship
3. Impressions from the Internship13

Impressions from the Internship14◆Jobs of development consulting company• Distinguished from construction consultants, they are responsible for a wide
range of planning.
• A vast amount of information to be gathered through the Internet and onsite surveys• Communication with a variety of people◆Features of foreign business• It is quite hard to think about a region I have never visited.
• It starts with knowing the current situation of the country (GDP, population,major industries, etc.)• The field of work is wide (including the soft side, such as traffic safety systems)• Many large-scale discussions such as deciding on overall policies• There is a lot of non-technical work involved, such as business coordination(arranging offices and transportation, hiring local staff, etc.) and administrative work(preparing reports, etc.)◆Data collection and analysis• Conduct not only quantitative analysis but also qualitative analysis• Finding problem is important.

Future Plans

15◼I learned the importance of having a clear purpose.
In research, it is important to clarify the purpose of the research, andin job hunting, it is important to understand the purpose of the job.

◼I should work hard on research.
The research flow (data collection → data analysis → suggestion) canlead to many things.

◼I hope to contribute to the society by supporting people'smobility.
Especially, it is important to consider from the perspective ofpedestrians.

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Thank you for your attention.