Mapping for Public Transit - Bus and Rail Connectivity
- Arpit Shah
- Sep 13, 2020
- 2 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
This post features two case videos—
(a) Improving Bus Network Connectivity, and
which demonstrate how Mapping Technology (GIS) can be used to plan, analyze, monitor, and communicate information related to Public Transit Networks.
(This content was developed using Esri’s ArcGIS Pro software, based on tutorials published on the Learn ArcGIS platform)
If you’re interested in similar workflows, refer to all my related posts from this page - Mapping Supply Chain & Logistics Operations
The videos below are best viewed in YouTube’s HD mode, either on a PC or in landscape mode on a mobile device. Feel free to adjust playback speed for your convenience.
Case 1: Improving Bus Network Connectivity
Context: A city in Tennessee, USA, aims to improve public bus connectivity by adding new bus stops and routes in areas with insufficient coverage. In this workflow, you will see how GIS is used to:
Plot the existing bus network
Model service areas (i.e., bus coverage zones)
Overlay demographic variables
Compare different planning iterations
Evaluate zones suggested by spatial models
Shortlist suitable locations for new bus stops
The methodology shown here can easily be adapted to other sectors beyond logistics—for example, Wildlife habitat zone identification.
Case 2: Visualizing the Proposed Expansion of Railway Network
Context: San Francisco, California, is proposing a new railway line connecting select suburban neighbourhoods—which have recently seen rapid housing growth—to Downtown, the city's central business district.
The video below showcases a 3D geospatial visualization of this proposed railway line. Such visualizations help inform residents about upcoming infrastructure developments and communicate the rationale behind selecting a particular corridor.
As you will see from these two demonstrations, GIS is extremely capable when it comes to analyzing and visualizing complex Public Transit datasets. Modern GIS platforms offer specialized modules to support planning and operations workflows such as:
Incident Reporting
Project Dashboards
Traveller Frequency Analysis
Asset Monitoring
Route Optimization
Transit Safety Management
You can explore these concepts further through this excellent Story Map.
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A majority of our Mapping for Operations-themed workflows (50+) can be accessed from this website's landing page. We respond well to documented queries/requirements. Demonstrations/PoC can be facilitated, on a paid-basis. Looking forward to being of service.
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