GIS-27: GIS IN TRANSPORTATION AND ROUTING

Order No:

GIS-27

Total Length:

75 minutes



Adapting a GIS for Transportation

Reference No:

GIS 27-1

Transportation agencies generally store data in a form different from the methods by which data has traditionally been referenced in a GIS. Using the knowledge of several experts in the field of transportation, the methods by which a Department of Transportation would store highway data were determined. After reviewing this information a model was developed, based on what was determined to be the optimum method. This presentation discusses the methodology used in the preparation and operation of the model as well as potential implementation and GIS-T applications.

The evaluations and testing of this model were conducted using CARIS software at Universal Systems Ltd., in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Lecturer:

  • Diane Garey, Universal Systems Ltd., Fredericton, NB

Suitability for
Level of
Instruction:

  • University (Undergraduate)
  • Advanced Research
  • Professional

Duration:

18 minutes

Year of
Presentation:

1992

 

GIS to Create, Maintain and Optimize Delivery Routes

Reference No:

GIS 27-2

Many of today's newspapers are using methods to create and maintain carrier routes that were developed before computers became widely used. These methods rely, in many instances, on local knowledge coupled with physical inspection of the routes. The result of using these methods is a system dependent on irreplaceable people within the organization, time-consuming maintenance and the increased cost of not being able to minimize the number of carriers needed to deliver the papers. This presentation outlines how a GIS will solve the above problems and discusses the costs and benefits involved in converting from a outdated manual system to an efficient automated one.

Lecturer:

  • Rolf Broch, Reid, Collins and Associates, Vancouver, BC

Suitability for
Level of
Instruction:

  • University (Undergraduate)
  • Advanced Research
  • Professional

Duration:

28 minutes

Year of
Presentation:

1992

Development of a GIS Plan for Vancouver Port Corporation

Reference No:

GIS 27-3

This presentation outlines the process that was followed by Crippen Consultants and the Vancouver Port Corporation (VPC) to perform a GIS-user requirements study and to develop an implementation plan. It describes the project tasks, the project team used to perform the study, and the user applications and databases that were identified. The participating departments included: Corporate Communications, Engineering and Maintenance, Finance, the Harbour Master, Marketing, Port Development (including Environmental Services), and Property Administration.

Lecturer:

  • Lorne McLachlan, Vancouver Pt Corporation, Vancouver, BC

Suitability for
Level of
Instruction:

  • University (Undergraduate)
  • Advanced Research
  • Professional

Duration:

28 minutes

Year of
Presentation:

1992

Suggested
Presentations:

GIS-3-3

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