摘要: |
New spatial data, tools, and technologies are enhancing and streamlining transportation program delivery activities in many parts of the country. The Transportation Research Board (TRB) Committee on Statewide Transportation Data and Information Systems hosted a peer exchange to identify the kinds of spatial data tools and information that are most effective in delivering multimodal transportation programs. The optimum use of these tools in identifying and prioritizing programs and in improving program delivery was also explored. Results of the exchange provided findings and insights into what kinds of spatial data, information, tools, and technologies can yield the most value and benefit in improving transportation planning and program delivery processes for transportation agencies. The peer exchange program included three opening presentations highlighting the role and value that spatial data, tools, and technologies offer. Subsequent group discussions and brief individual state presentations focused on: specific examples showing how new spatial data, tools, and technologies have led to improved decision making, streamlined program delivery activities, and more comprehensive analysis of modal choices and alternatives; issues associated with the implementation of new spatial data, tools, and technologies, including issues associated with integrating data with different scales and resolutions; effective uses and applications of nationally available data sets; and the role of remote sensing and other emerging spatial data technologies. Results of the peer exchange provided insights into what kinds of spatial data, information, tools, and technologies can yield the most value and benefit in improving transportation program delivery processes for transportation agencies. This circular contains the peer exchange proceedings. |