Transport planning data types
In this unit, the above video delves into the essential data types that transport planners use to create effective urban mobility strategies.
Before any planning takes place, it’s crucial to conduct an urban mobility diagnosis to assess a city’s current state of transportation. This process involves gathering high-quality primary and secondary data, which serves as the foundation for identifying and prioritising interventions for projects or policies.
The unit further explores the distinction between transport supply and demand data. Understanding these data types is crucial for planners to visualize and analyse the effectiveness of the current transport infrastructure. By overlaying demand data on supply data, planners can identify areas of underutilisation or overuse, allowing for more informed decision-making in urban mobility planning.
Coming up, we will deep-dive into the topics of OpenStreetMap (OSM) and General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS), demonstrating how to source, measure, and generate this vital data.
Data Fundamentals for Sustainable Mobility
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