FACTORS AFFECTING THE USE OF GIS IN URBAN TRANSPORTATION

PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

Ata M. Khan

Sarah J. Taylor

Jennifer M. Armstrong

Presentation Outline

• Introduction - Components of GIS-T - Factors• Knowledge of GIS• Technological Developments• Cost of GIS• Organizational Factors• Conclusions

Components of GIS  Technology (Hardware, Software)

Data (Capture, Integration)

Components

Users & Their Requirements

Institutions (goals & objectives)

(Human resources, organizations)

Factors that affect the use of GIS in urban transportation planning & management

Knowledge base of city employees

& consultants

Technological advances: hardware,

Factors software, methodology

Cost of hardware, software & operations

Organizational factors

Knowledge of GIS

• Formal education

• Professional training

• Career path

• Networking with other GIS professionals

Examples of Recent Technological Developments

Recent technological developments in GIS & related systems

Hardware SoftwareWeb

technologySpecialized

combinations

1 2 3 4

Examples of Recent Technological Developments

Hardware SoftwareWeb

technologySpecialized

combinations

• GPS data collection equipment for field studies• Remote sensing equipment• Technology for tracking probe vehicles• Sensor technology

1

Examples of Recent Technological Developments

Hardware SoftwareWeb

technologySpecialized

combinations

• Combination of ITS, remote sensing & GIS• Combination of GIS & probe vehicle method for traffic condition studies

2

Examples of Recent Technological Developments

Hardware SoftwareWeb

technologySpecialized

combinations

•The internet computing model• Integration of network-wide data & GIS for real time traffic

information 3

Examples of Recent Technological Developments

Hardware SoftwareWeb

technologySpecialized

combinations

• Combination of ITS, GIS and web technology• Combination of GIS & microsimulations• GIS & advanced traffic control

applications 4

Example of Software Development: Combination of EMME/2, TransCAD, and Emissions Model

(VOC Emissions, Ottawa, 2021 Demand assigned to 1995 Network)

BASE NETWORKUSER DEFINED LINK DATA 1

00-05-31 20:56MODULE: 2.13RMOC........ja

EMME/2 PROJECT: 2021 land use, 1995 TRANS model calibration:emme2ban.n21SCENARIO : 30 Copy of Scenario 3 - 1995 network

WINDOW:361829/5026839371646/5034202

LINKS: ci=0 & cj=0

@area

COL-IND:

SCALE: 1

Example of the Combination of GIS, ITS and Web Technology: Public Transit Information System

Example of the Combination of GIS, ITS and Web Technology: Public Transit Information System

Cost of GIS: Example of Municipal GIS

Hardware (including maintenance) 25.7% Software 12.0% Salary 47.1% Training 4.5% Contractual Services (including on site consulting) 2.9% Materials & Services 2.2% Data (outside sources) (if applicable) 5.6% ______ 100.0%

Organizational Factors

• Management level support as a facilitator

• Cooperation and data sharing among organizations

• Integration of GIS into daily business

• Favourable organizational restructuring

• Regional cooperation and data sharing

• Favourable factors => enhanced prospects for the use of GIS

• Implications for developing countries:

- Education and training

- Thorough knowledge of technological

developments

- Encourage cost sharing arrangements

- Remove organizational impediments

Conclusions