| January 2024 |
Using GIS to Advance Transportation Equity
An equitable implementation of transportation infrastructure is essential in addressing and alleviating the burden of transportation issues for disadvantaged communities. Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) hold the responsibility of ensuring equitable transportation policies are implemented at a regional level and that there are no inequities in allocating federal funds and resources to transportation projects and policies. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is publishing this case study report which examines how MPOs utilize GIS to advance their equity goals and address disadvantages in transportation accessibility in their respective regions. A particular emphasis was placed on how the data is folded into the equity policies, projects, and plans that the MPO is currently working on or intends to work on in the future.
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| May 2023 |
FHWA sponsored an interactive workshop on Elevating Equity through Spatial Analysis and Visualization at the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ (AASHTO) 2022 Geographic Information Systems for Transportation (GIS-T) Symposium. The purpose of the workshop was to present and explore practices for advancing environmental justice (EJ) and equity using spatial analysis and visualization tools for better decisions in transportation planning, programming, project development, and operations. The workshop also provided an opportunity for peer learning, networking, and knowledge sharing. This Proceedings Report summarizes workshop presentations and discussions and highlights key take-aways and next steps for FHWA. |
| April 2023 |
Using GIS for Crash Location and Analysis at State DOTs | Case Studies of Select Transportation Agencies
State DOTs identified “crash location and analysis to improve road safety” as an area they are interested in learning how GIS is applied. This case study report identifies notable practices from these State DOTs across the country: Alabama DOT, Oregon DOT (ODOT), New York DOT (NYSDOT), North Carolina DOT (NCDOT), and Connecticut DOT (CTDOT).
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| March 2023 |
GIS/Right-of-Way Peer Exchange Summary Report
The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Geographic Information System (GIS) in Transportation program sponsored a two-day peer exchange in March 2023 to convene practitioners of GIS applications to discuss and learn about how State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are implementing GIS in right of way (ROW) planning and management. The peer exchange took place in Denver, Colorado, at Colorado DOT’s (CDOT) headquarters with six State DOTs and FHWA staff participating.
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| June 2022 |
GIS and E911/NG911 Peer Exchange: Summary Report
The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Geographic Information System (GIS) in Transportation program sponsored a three-day virtual peer exchange in June 2022 to bring together practitioners of GIS applications to discuss and learn about how State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and E911 agencies are building and managing their road networks and how DOT and E911 agencies can collaborate to have one road network for the State.
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| July 2021 |
Crowdsourced Data and Safety Performance at State DOTs and Local Partners: Case Studies of Select Transportation Agencies
In supporting State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) in using Geographic Information Systems, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is publishing this Case Study Report focusing on the use of crowdsourced data collection methods and how transportation agencies use this data to improve transportation safety. To gather information for this report, the U.S. DOT Volpe National Transportation Systems Center interviewed eight transportation agencies and developed a case study focusing on their experiences. The purpose of this document is for State DOTs and MPOs to consider the notable practices that these agencies used in collecting, analyzing, and utilizing different crowdsourced data types to improve safety.
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| June 2021 |
Asset and Performance Management: Case Studies of Select Transportation Agencies
This report explores how State DOTs and MPOs use data collection technologies to collect and manage geospatial asset and performance data. To gather information for this report, the U.S. DOT Volpe National Transportation Systems Center interviewed three State DOTs and developed a case study focusing on their experiences. The purpose of this document is for State DOTs and MPOs to consider the approach that these agencies have used in employing data collection for asset and performance management to reduce a duplication of efforts and learn notable practices from peer agencies.
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| June 2021 |
GIS and Equity Peer Exchange: A TPCB Peer Exchange Event
This report summarizes proceedings of a virtual peer exchange sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration and hosted by the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO) on June 22–23, 2021. Participants and attendees represented more than three dozen MPOs across the United States. The peer exchange included three panel presentations and a brainstorming session, where peers and attendees discussed how metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) can build MPO capacity for using GIS to advance equity goals.
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| January 2021 |
Data Dashboards at State DOTs: Case Studies of Select Transportation Agencies
This report investigates the use of online, geospatially-enabled data dashboards at select State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) for applications including data quality control, asset management, performance management, and more. The U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration and the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center interviewed five State DOTs and developed a series of case studies presenting best practices and lessons learned from a range of data dashboard projects.
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| October 2020 |
GIS and ROW Cost Estimation Peer Exchange: Summary Report
This report summarizes findings from a study sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration focused on using GIS to support ROW cost estimation. As part of the research project, the Federal Highway Administration sponsored a peer exchange which was hosted by the Tennessee Department of Transportation on February 11-12, 2020. Participants and attendees represented five DOTs across the United States. The peer exchange included five breakout sessions, presentations from each participating states, and presentations from the Federal Highway Administration.
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| October 2020 |
Data Dashboards Peer Exchange: Summary Report
This report provides highlights from a peer exchange hosted by the Federal Highway Administration on October 20, 2020. Attending participants represented 5 different State DOTs across the United States. The peer exchange included presentations from most attendees and two roundtable discussions. Discussion and key takeaways focused on the GIS tools agencies can leverage to create and maintain data dashboards, and next steps that FHWA can take to inform and assist State DOTs in creating and advancing data dashboards as internal and external resources.
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| August 2020 |
Asset Management Field Data Collection Tools: Case Studies of Select Transportation Agencies
This report examines how select State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) use innovative, geospatial data collection tools in support of asset management plans. The U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration and the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center interviewed four State DOTs and developed a series of case studies presenting best practices and lessons learned from using a range of techniques to collect asset data.
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| September 2019 |
Emergency Management Peer Exchange: Summary Report
This report provides highlights from a peer exchange hosted by South Carolina DOT on September 11-12, 2019. Attending participants represented 5 different State DOTs and MPOs from across the United States. The peer exchange included presentations from most attendees and a roundtable discussion focusing on what GIS platforms can be leveraged by each agency in an emergency management scenario such as a natural disaster. Participants also discussed protocols they have in place to react to such a scenario and each agency spoke to what has worked well for them in the past and what procedures need improvement.
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| June 2019 |
GIS Open Data: Case Studies of Select Transportation Agencies
This report explores how select State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) use open data platforms to increase transparency, distribute information, and in some cases, gather input. The U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration and the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center interviewed two State DOTs and two MPOs and developed a series of case studies focusing on their experiences implementing and maintaining open data portals and applications for a variety of purposes.
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| February 2019 |
Mobile Applications for GIS: Case Studies of Select Transportation Agencies
This report explores how select State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) use mobile applications to streamline data collection and manage assets. The US DOT Federal Highway Administration and the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center interviewed five State DOTs and developed a series of case studies focusing on their experiences implementing and maintaining mobile applications for a variety of purposes.
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| November 2018 |
GIS Data Integration Peer Exchange
This report provides highlights from a peer exchange hosted by the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on November 14-15 2018. Participants represented State DOTs from across the United States, with many employees from Washington DOT in attendance. The peer exchange included presentations from all attendees as well as roundtable discussions which focused on the ways in which agencies build integrated, robust data platforms usable by stakeholders throughout WSDOT.
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| September 2018 |
GIS and Data Governance Peer Exchange
This report provides highlights from a peer exchange hosted by the Arkansas Department of Transportation on September 18-19, 2018. Participants represented 6 different State DOTs from across the United States. The peer exchange included presentations from all attendees as well as a roundtable discussion which focused on the ways in which each representative agency manages and governs the GIS data for which they are responsible.
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| April 2018 |
GIS in Maintenance Peer Exchange
This report provides highlights from a peer exchange held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on April 10-11, 2018. The exchange was held as part of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Transportation program and hosted by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The purpose of the exchange was for each State DOT to discuss their experience using GIS for maintenance purposes, how maintenance use of GIS has driven development of tools, and the challenges and benefits to using GIS as a tool in their maintenance and operations.
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| July 2018 |
Data Governance & Data Management: Case Studies of Select Transportation Agencies
This report explores how State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) currently define and apply the concepts of data governance and data management. Four State DOTs were interviewed for this effort (Arizona, Arkansas, Ohio, and Texas) to ascertain the current and planned levels of implementation, and to obtain feedback on what the Federal Highway Administration can do to facilitate the development of these processes.
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| May 2018 |
Slimgim-T: GIS Capability Maturity Model for State Departments of Transportation
Case Studies of Select Transportation Agencies
This report explores how State DOTs evaluate geospatial tool applications and services within their own agencies, particularly their efforts using capability maturity models (CMMS) such as the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) geographic information system (GIS) CMM. FHWA and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Volpe National Transportation Systems Center interviewed four State DOTs and developed a series of case studies focusing on their experiences.
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| September 2017 |
GIS Capability Maturity Model Peer Exchange
This report provides highlights from a peer exchange held in Columbus, Ohio, on September 19-20, 2017. The exchange was held as part of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Transportation program and hosted by Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). The purpose of the exchange was for each State DOT to discuss their experience using Capability Maturity Models (CMM), what their respective agencies would gain by completing a CMM, and develop a new draft CMM for State DOT use.
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| June 2017 |
Geospatial Information System Capability Maturity Models: Case Studies of Select Transportation Agencies
This report explores how State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are assessing organizational GIS decision-making capabilities, particularly through the use of capability maturity models. This report supports GIS practitioners and decision-makers by identifying examples of noteworthy practices, considering the benefits and limitations of implementing a capability maturity model, and determining how to identify and address factors that alter the effectiveness of a GIS division in applying geospatial tools and services.
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| October 2016 |
Uses of Geospatial Applications for Transportation Performance Management: Case Studies of Select Transportation Agencies
This report explores how select State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are developing programs that use geospatial tools to support transportation performance management (TPM) efforts, particularly as they prepare for requirements introduced by MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century). FHWA and the U.S. DOT Volpe Center interviewed four State DOTs and developed a series of case studies focusing on their experiences. This report summarizes those case studies, to support Geographic Information Systems (GIS) practitioners and decision-makers by identifying examples of noteworthy practices, considering the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches, and identifying ways to use GIS to communicate the impacts of performance-based operations and planning.
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| September 2016 |
GIS Capability Maturity Model Peer Exchange
This report provides highlights from a peer exchange held in Nashville, TN, on September 20-21, 2016. The exchange was held as part of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Transportation program and was hosted by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). The purpose of the exchange was to highlight the role that organizational assessments can play in developing a comprehensive GIS strategy, by sharing experiences between State DOTs that have undergone organizational assessments and State DOTs that have limited experience with, or have not undergone, an assessment.
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| June 2016 |
All Road Network Of Linear Referenced Data (ARNOLD) Peer Exchange
This report provides highlights from a peer exchange held in Kansas City, Kansas, on June 14-15, 2016. The exchange was held as part of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) GIS in Transportation program and hosted by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). It focused on a discussion of uses of geospatial/GIS tools and applications in relation to the All Road Network of Linear Referenced Data (ARNOLD).
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| March 2016 |
Uses of Geospatial Applications for Transportation Performance Management Peer Exchange
This report provides highlights from a peer exchange held in Spokane, Washington, on June 30-July 1, 2015. The exchange, which was held as part of FHWA's GIS in Transportation program, focused on the topic of uses of geospatial/GIS tools and applications to support effective TPM. The report summarizes the discussion and findings from peers at the exchange and provides a series of lessons learned and conclusions to move forward.
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| July 2015 |
Making a Business Case for Geographic Information System (GIS) Technologies:
Case Studies of Select Transportation Agencies
This report explores how State DOTs are assessing the costs and benefits of GIS projects, particularly from a quantitative perspective, to understand which methodologies and practices State DOTS find most useful when evaluating investments in GIS. The report provides detailed case studies and walkthroughs of the investment decision-making process and the calculations that each of five State DOTs have used when making the business case for their GIS investments.
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| July 2015 |
Regional Models for Geospatial Collaboration: Case Studies of Select Transportation Agencies
This report explores how select transportation agencies are sharing geospatial information and developing and using GIS applications to support the objectives of FHWA's Regional Models of Cooperation innovation effort. The report highlights the cooperative, geospatial activities that select agencies and their regional partners are pursuing to increase efficiency, improve transportation decision-making, and strengthen relationships among agencies within the same region and across regions.
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| November 2014 |
Geospatial Data-Sharing
Three reports explore how State DOTs and other transportation agencies are developing and using geospatial tools to support increased collaboration and improved information-sharing. These objectives are associated with FHWA's Geospatial Data Collaboration (GDC) initiative, which encourages State DOTs and others to use geospatial tools to streamline and improve transportation decision-making. The three reports include:
- Geospatial Tools for Data-Sharing: Case Studies of Select Transportation Agencies
This report provides case studies from 23 State DOTs and others that are developing, using, and maintaining a variety of geospatial applications and tools to support GDC goals. The report also summarizes the state of the practice, and the benefits, challenges, and opportunities shared by these agencies.
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- Geospatial Data-Sharing Peer Exchange: Denver, Colorado
This report summarizes highlights and recurring themes from a peer exchange with eight participating agencies held in Denver, Colorado, in May 2014.
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- Geospatial Data-Sharing Peer Exchange: Raleigh, North Carolina
This report summarizes highlights and recurring themes from a peer exchange with six participating agencies held in Raleigh, North Carolina, in May 2014.
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| December 2013 |
Uses of Cloud Technologies for Geospatial Applications
This report explores transportation agencies' evolving use of cloud computing to more easily store, manage, manipulate, analyze, and share geospatial data and business information. The report presents background information, a series of five case studies, and a summary of observations from the case studies and a peer exchange. The report is intended to summarize the state of the practice, benefits, and challenges of using cloud technology to support GIS, and highlight examples of noteworthy practices.
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| September 2013 |
The Interoperability of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Transportation:
Case Studies of Select Transportation Agencies
This report investigates many of the challenges facing transportation agencies seeking to improve the interoperability of GIS and CAD. It provides background discussion, five case studies, and a synopsis of observations that includes findings from a multi-agency peer exchange held in April 2013. Showcasing achievements in areas where GIS and CAD overlap, the report also aims to further the pursuit for seamless integration of GIS and CAD applications.
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| November 2012 |
Applications of GIS for Highway Traffic Noise Analysis
This report provides case studies that describe overall observations on how eight State DOTs are using GIS to better understand noise considerations and support noise program objectives. It also includes findings from a peer exchange that convened all eight State DOTs in April 2012 to discuss uses of GIS for noise analysis. The report is expected to support GIS and noise practitioners to identify examples of noteworthy practices, consider the pros and cons of GIS applications for noise, and determine how these applications might be best utilized.
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| June 2012 |
Case Studies in GIS for Internet Portals
The following report investigates the experiences of transportation agencies in the deployment of Internet-based mapping portals based on GIS. It presents background information, a series of case studies, and a summary of conclusions given the experiences of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Interactive Mapping Program; New York State DOT's Oversize/Overweight Pre-Screening Tool; Georgia DOT's GeoTRAQS; Iowa DOT's Snow Plow Portal; and Kansas DOT's KGATE system.
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| May 2012 |
Case Studies in GIS for Environmental Streamlining
This summary report addresses the current use of GIS and related technologies by State DOTs for environmental streamlining and stewardship (“GIS4EST”), particularly in relation to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The report presents background information, a series of five case studies, and a summary of conclusions. The conclusions detail observations that may be helpful to other State DOTs seeking to implement or improve their own GIS4EST applications.
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| January 2012 |
Best Practices in Geographic Information Systems-Based Transportation Asset Management
This report provides background on GIS and asset management, describes how public agencies have been integrating the two, and identifies benefits and challenges to doing so. The information presented is gleaned from a literature review and interviews with several State departments of transportation and one county agency. The report also identifies some leading industry trends and new, innovative approaches to using GIS for transportation asset management.
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| September 2011 |
GIS Applications for Climate Change Decision-Making: Peer Exchange Summary Report
On September 26-27, 2011, the FHWA's Office of Planning sponsored a 1.5 day peer exchange focusing on the use of GIS to support transportation related climate change decisions. This report provides overviews of the presentations given at the peer exchange and the associated question and answers. It concludes with a summary of the roundtable discussions.
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| September 2011 |
GIS for Highway Safety Peer Exchange Summary Report
On September 14-15, 2011, the FHWA's Office of Planning and its Office of Safety sponsored a 1.5-day peer exchange to promote the use of GIS and mapping for highway safety applications. This report offers overviews of the presentations given at the peer exchange and the conversations that followed. It concludes with a summary of the discussions resulting from three roundtable discussion questions that were posed to the group.
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| August 2011 |
Applications of GIS for Transportation and Climate Change
This report describes the current practice and application of GIS technologies for integrating climate change into the transportation decision-making process. It examines how select state, regional, and local agencies are using GIS to analyze, mitigate, and adapt to the potential effects and impacts of climate change on the transportation sector.
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| August 2011 |
Guide for Implementing a Geospatially Enabled Enterprise-wide Information Management System for Transportation Agency Real Estate Offices
This report provides guidance for right-of-way offices in implementing a geospatially enabled enterprise-wide information management system and includes a logical model to assist with this implementation.
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| July 2011 |
GIS Applications for Livability Considerations: Peer Exchange Summary Report
This report provides a summary of a 2-day peer exchange held in July 2011. The peer exchange was sponsored by FHWA's Office of Planning and took place in Boulder, Colorado. The event convened several transportation agencies from around the country to discuss applications of GIS to support livability considerations, objectives, and goals. A starting point for these conversations was the March 2011 FHWA report on “Applications of GIS for Livability: Case Studies of Select Transportation Agencies,” also posted on this page.
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| March 2011 |
Applications of GIS for Livability: Case Studies of Select Transportation Agencies
This report summarizes the results of a study conducted to assess how GIS applications are being used to identify, evaluate, and assess livability issues from a transportation point of view. The practices, challenges, and lessons learned in this study are expected to help others in the transportation industry identify and evaluate approaches to developing GIS applications for similar purposes.
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| March 2010 |
Current Uses of Web 2.0 Applications in Transportation
This report presents seven case studies that illustrate how select state Departments of Transportation are using web 2.0 technologies to meet business objectives such as data analysis and information provision. Web 2.0 technologies in use include GIS-based mashup maps, social media, wikis, and other types of applications. Major findings compiled from case studies are intended to help transportation agencies identify effective practices for implementing, managing, and maintaining web 2.0 applications.
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| November 2009 |
Applications of 3D Visualization: Peer Exchange Summary Report
This report provides a summary of a 1.5-day peer exchange held in July 2009 focusing on select transportation agencies' applications of 3D visualization techniques. FHWA's Office of Interstate and Border Planning sponsored the peer exchange.
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| October 2009 |
GIS Applications in Eco-Logical Grant Projects: Peer Exchange Summary Report
This report provides a summary of a 1.5-day peer exchange convened with select recipients of FHWA's first Eco-Logical grant. The purpose of the exchange, which was held in Austin, TX, in July 2009, was to allow grant recipients the opportunity to share information on and learn about the various GIS activities implemented with support from the grant.
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| July 2009 |
Geographic Information Systems Applications for Bicycle and Pedestrian Decision-Making
This report provides a summary of a 1.5-day peer exchange held in May 2009 focusing on select agencies' applications of GIS for bicycle and pedestrian planning. The peer exchange was sponsored by the FHWA's Office of Interstate and Border Planning.
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| September 2008 |
Geographic Information Systems Applications for Transportation Right-Of-Way
This report provides a summary of a 1.5-day follow-up peer exchange held in July 2007. The peer exchange was sponsored by the FHWA's Office of Interstate and Border Planning and Office of Real Estate Services and was a follow-up to an event on the same topic held in August 2007.
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| July 2008 |
Key Practices for Implementing Geospatial Technologies for a Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) Approach
This report presents three case studies that illustrate how GIS has been used to implement the FHWA's PEL approach. The PEL approach provides information and tools to help agencies integrate consideration of environmental factors into transportation planning.
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| March 2008 |
Business Models for Implementing Geospatial Technologies in Transportation Decision-Making: Phase Two
This report describes a number of state DOTs' business models for implementing geospatial technologies in transportation decision-making.
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| November 2007 |
Visualization Case Studies: A Summary of Three Transportation Applications of Visualization
The three case studies presented in "Visualization Case Studies" are intended to be helpful to transportation agencies in identifying effective techniques for enhancing and streamlining the project development process, including public outreach activities, for transportation improvements.
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| October 2007 |
Peer Exchange on Geographic Information Systems for Planning and Environment Linkages
In October 2007, the FHWA's Office of Interstate and Border Planning sponsored a 1.5–day peer exchange focusing on select State DOT's applications of GIS for Planning and Environment Linkages. This report provides a summary of the event.
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| October 2007 |
Peer Exchange on Applications of Geographic Information Systems in the Right-of-Way Area
In August 2007, the FHWA's Office of Interstate and Border Planning and Office of Real Estate Services sponsored a 1.5-day peer exchange focusing on select State DOT's applications of GIS the Right-of-Way (ROW) area. This report provides a summary of the event.
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| March 2007 |
Business Models for Implementing Geospatial Technologies in Transportation Decision-Making
This report describes six state DOTs' business models for implementing geospatial technologies. It provides a comparison of the organizational factors influencing how Arizona DOT, Delaware DOT, Georgia DOT, Montana DOT, North Carolina DOT, and Oklahoma DOT invest in and use geospatial information to support their respective business needs.
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| November 2006 |
Environmental Geospatial Information for Transportation
"Environmental Geospatial Information for Transportation" summarizes a May 3-4, 2006 Peer Exchange held in Washington, D.C. This peer exchange was intended to showcase the use of GIS for environmental applications being used in transportation-related decision making; learn how other states are overcoming the challenges of sharing and integrating geospatial data from multiple sources; understand how geospatial technologies can help meet requirements of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy of Users (SAFETEA-LU); and learn from others how they have fostered and maintained collaborative partnerships for geospatial information development, sharing, and management.
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| October 2006 |
Transportation Research Circular E-C108: Geospatial Information Technologies for Asset Management
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) Transportation Asset Management Committee and Spatial Data and Information Science Committee hosted a peer exchange to investigate state and local agency applications of spatial technologies for asset management activities and to identify ongoing issues and research directions. Transportation Research Circular E-C108 presents the results of the peer exchange.
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| March 2006 |
Geospatial Technology for Improved Decision Making in Transportation: Executive Scan Tour Report
FHWA sponsored the Executive Scan Tour on Geospatial Technology for Improved Decision Making in Transportation in the fall of 2005. The focus of the Executive Scan Tour was on noteworthy practices that are leading to the advancement of cutting edge geospatial applications. By highlighting the success stories, methodologies, and lessons learned of several public and private organizations, the Executive Scan Tour aimed to identify the critical information needed by transportation executives to enhance decision-making through breakthroughs in the implementation of geospatial technology and expertise.
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| January 2005 |
GIS for Environmental Streamlining and Stewardship: An Overview of State DOT Practices
"GIS for Environmental Streamlining and Stewardship" examines the use of GIS in regards to environmental streamlining. The synthesis specifically focuses on the use of the FHWA program entitled GIS4EST (GIS for Environmental Streamlining and Stewardship) and its use in five States.
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| November 2004 |
GIS-Based Cumulative Effects Assessment
This report, conducted for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), by the University of Colorado Geographic Information Systems Programs, describes the development and application of GIS and RS databases and analysis models for cumulative effects assessment resulting from growth within transportation infrastructure.
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| 2004 |
Geospatial Information Infrastructure for Transportation Organizations
"Geospatial Information Infrastructure for Transportation Organizations: Toward a Foundation for Improved Decision Making" summarizes the importance of geospatial information in decision making and the committee's recommendations resulting from three workshops held in 2002. Also included are selected current practices, trends in decision-making tools, and a detailed discussion of the committee's findings and recommendations related to geospatial information infrastructure.
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Pavement Management Applications Using Geographic Information Systems
This synthesis, by the Transportation Research Board, reviews the principal issues related to PMS data collection, integration, management, and dissemination; applications of spatial technologies for map generation and PMS spatial analysis; and implementation-related issues, including approaches used for integrating PMS and GIS and the different tools used to support pavement management decisions.
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| June 2003 |
Environmental Spatial Information for Transportation: A Peer Exchange on Partnerships
"Environmental Spatial Information Transportation: A Peer Exchange on Partnerships" summarizes a June 23-24, 2003, workshop held in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. The workshop was designed to document lessons learned by early adopters of innovative environmental data-sharing practices.
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Challenges to Effective Data Sharing, GAO Report
Testimony before the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relation and the Census, Committee on government Reform, House of Representatives.
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| 2003 |
Using Remote Sensing in State and Local Government: Information for Management and Decision-making
This report stems from the last of three conferences held by the Steering Committee on Space Applications and Commercialization, National Research Committee of the National Academy of Sciences. The conferences that were held were concerning expanded opportunities for practical applications of remote sensing data. The report addresses how government agencies should approach using remote sensing programs and data, as well as barriers to development and use of applications.
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| January 2001 |
Implementation of GIS-Based Highway Safety Analyses: Bridging the Gap
This report, intended for safety engineers and GIS specialists, discusses issues and solutions involved in the integration of GIS into safety-related analysis efforts.
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Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS)
The HPMS site provides documentation on the management of national level highway data, and reports about how the system is being updated and improved. The HPMS Map Viewer is part of the BTS TranStats website.
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Geographic Information Systems: A Tool For Improving Community Livability
"Geographic Information Systems: A Tool for Improving Community Livability" is a Local Government Commission fact sheet that provides examples of how communities are applying GIS in the planning process.
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