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Leveraging Web-Based GIS for Managing Transportation Model Network Information. TRB Planning Applications Conference May 10 th , 2011 Reno, Nevada Steve Hossack Senior GIS Analyst Joaquin Ortega Associate Transportation Modeler. About SANDAG. Medium Sized MPO San Diego County
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Leveraging Web-Based GIS for Managing Transportation Model Network Information TRB Planning Applications Conference May 10th, 2011 Reno, Nevada Steve Hossack Senior GIS Analyst Joaquin Ortega Associate Transportation Modeler
About SANDAG • Medium Sized MPO • San Diego County • 19 Jurisdictions • Over 3 million residents • International Border
SANDAG Transportation Model Dimensions • Spatial • 4,682 traffic analysis zones (TAZ) • 2,000 traffic distribution zones (TDZ) • 2,500 transit access points • 12 external cordon zones • Network • 34,000 roadway network links • 21,000 roadway network nodes • 10 roadway facility types
Attributes Number of Lanes Facility Type Posted Speed Intersection Controls Calibration Sources 2008 Base Year Aerial Photos EIRs and site plans Local general plans / circulation elements Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) Transportation Network Data Review & Model Calibration
Challenges • Ongoing regional growth • Land use & demographic forecast frequency • Increased emphasis on model precision • Volume of links & nodes • Staff time
Transportation Model Review Website • Allows local agencies to review model network using a web-browser • Simple Navigation • Controlled Access
Results • 16 of 19 jurisdictions participated • Over 2,000 comments submitted • Over 4,000 edits made • Project Timeline: 6 months
Results • Lanes Added or Removed - 195 freeway ramps - 155 prime arterial links • 308 major arterial links • 504 collector links • 132 local street links • Intersection Edits - 218 traffic signals added • 381 all way stops added • 86 directional stops removed • Speed Limit Edits - 1,591 link changes of ± 5 mph • 580 link changes of ± 10 mph • 160 link changes of ± 15 mph
Benefits • Streamlined calibration process • Low cost of web tool development • Increased rapport with jurisdictional staff • Increased model mapping accuracy
Future Applications • Intersection attribute review • Median type review • Regional traffic count database • Circulation element updates • Parcel based land use review
System Architecture • Local Jurisdictions • Web browser • SANDAG GIS staff • ArcGIS Javascript • ArcGIS Server Enterprise • ASP.NET (Active Server Pages) • ArcGIS Geodatabase with SQL Server • SANDAG Modeling staff • ArcMap • ArcGIS Workstation
2008 Modeled Roadway Results • Speed Limit Edits - 1591 link changes of 5 mph • 580 link changes of 10 mph • 160 link changes of 15+ mph • Intersection Edits - 218 Traffic Signals Added • 381 All Way Stops Added • 86 Directional Stops Removed