Design period: 2020-2021

Client: Economics Planning Division of the Ministry of Transportation

Project location: Eilat

General description: Economic study for the Economics Planning Division of the Ministry of Transportation. Study of the economic feasibility of revision of the statutory location of Highway 90 and upgrading of the eastern bypass of the City of Eilat. The study focused on the economic benefits of the upgrade.

Amy Metom's role on the project: The study included the preparation of traffic forecasts using microsimulation modeling for the study area of the City of Eilat. The study focused on the route that is expected to serve the forecast development following relocation of the airport from the city.