Name of organisation

Type of institution

Website

City

Country

Role in the project

Activities and

related Work Packages

Department of Geography, University of Peradeniya

Government organisation / Institution

Kandy

Sri Lanka

Support in relation to the social survey, research and Development

Department of Geography is one of the leading institutes which conducts research in social aspect and use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Related Work Packages are WP 2, 5 and 8.

Survey Department of Sri Lanka

Government organisation / Institution

Colombo

Sri Lanka

Support in relation to geomatics and surveying

The National Surveying and Mapping agency of the country and is responsible for the standardization and production of all surveying, mapping and geospatial activities in Sri Lanka.

Related Work Packages are WP 2, 5 and 8.

Urban Development Authority (UDA)

Government organisation / Institution

Colombo

Sri Lanka

Support in relation to transport system planning

UDA as the apex institution for town development and planning across the country, they are working on to take strategic steps in converting cities to more environmentally and economically sustainable with ultra-modern facilities to escalate livelihood of city dwellers to a maximum possible degree. Also they are one of the main Partners of the Port City Development project.

Related Work Packages are WP 2, 5 and 8.

Arthur C Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies

Government organisation / Institution

Colombo

Sri Lanka

Support in relation to satellite positioning

They work on space related applications and other modern technologies and engage in many aspects of geospatial research and training. They are the national focal point for many international space related organizations including ISRO and JAXA.

A good number of graduates from the Faculty of Geomatics are employed in the Space Application division.

Related Work Packages are WP 2, 5 and 8.

National Physical Planning Department (NPPD)

Government organisation / Institution

Colombo

Sri Lanka

Support in relation to transport system planning

NPPD is the authorized department in Sri Lanka to the formulation and implementation of national physical planning policy; the making and implementation of a national physical plan.

Related Work Packages are WP 2, 5 and 8.

Institute of Town Planners – Sri Lanka

Professional association

Colombo

Sri Lanka

Support in relation to transport system planning

ITPSL is the professional association which accredits physical planning course (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) in Sri Lanka. Furthermore, the conducted professional courses to train urban planner and give charted membership.

Related Work Packages are WP 2, 5 and 8.

Road Development Authority (RDA)

Government organisation / Institution

Colombo

Sri Lanka

Support in relation to transport system planning and ITS

Responsible authority to maintain and manage the quality, cost effective and integrated public transport system and services of the different mobility requirements of Sri Lanka users.

Related Work Packages are WP 2, 5 and 8.

NCRS (National Council for Road Safety (NCRS), WHO and Police

Government organisation / Institution

Colombo

Sri Lanka

Support in relation to road safety in ITS

The NCRS functions under the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation and it is the sole government institute which operates under the theme of creating a secure road system for all road users.

Related Work Packages are WP 2, 5 and 8.

CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd.

Private Industry

Colombo

Sri Lanka

Support in relation to urban transport system planning and public transpotation

Main contractor of the Port City Development project.

Related Work Packages are WP 2, 5 and 8.