1. FACTORS AFFECTING THE USE OF GIS IN URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
Ata M. Khan
Sarah J. Taylor
Jennifer M. Armstrong

2. Presentation Outline Introduction - Components of GIS-T - Factors
Knowledge of GIS
Technological Developments
Cost of GIS
Organizational Factors
Conclusions

3. Components of GIS Technology (Hardware, Software)
Technology (Hardware, Software)
Data (Capture, Integration)
Components
Users & Their Requirements
Institutions (goals & objectives)
(Human resources, organizations)

4. 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

5. Knowledge of GIS
Formal education
Professional training
Career path
Networking with other GIS professionals

6. Examples of Recent Technological Developments
Recent technological developments in
GIS & related systems
Hardware
Software
Web
technology
Specialized
combinations 3 4 1 2

7. Examples of Recent Technological Developments
Hardware
Software
Web
technology
Specialized
combinations
GPS data collection equipment for
field studies
Remote sensing equipment
Technology for tracking probe vehicles
Sensor technology 1

8. Examples of Recent Technological Developments
Hardware
Software
Web
technology
Specialized
combinations
Combination of ITS, remote
sensing & GIS
Combination of GIS & probe
vehicle method for traffic
condition studies 2

9. Examples of Recent Technological Developments
Hardware
Software
Web
technology
Specialized
combinations
The internet computing
model
Integration of network-wide
data & GIS for real time traffic
information

10. Examples of Recent Technological Developments
Hardware
Software
Web
technology
Specialized
combinations
Combination of ITS, GIS and
web technology
Combination of GIS &
microsimulations
GIS & advanced traffic control
applications

11. Example of Software Development: Combination of EMME/2, TransCAD, and Emissions Model (VOC Emissions, Ottawa, 2021 Demand assigned to 1995 Network)

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

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

14. Cost of GIS: Example of Municipal GIS
Hardware (including maintenance) %
Software %
Salary %
Training %
Contractual Services (including
on site consulting) %
Materials & Services %
Data (outside sources) (if applicable) %
______
100.0%

15. 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

16. Conclusions
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