Geographic Information Systems for Intermodal Transportation
Geographic Information Systems for Intermodal Transportation

Author: Eunsu Lee

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2023-03-21

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 0323901301

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Geographic Information Systems for Intermodal Transportation: Methods, Models, Applications examines the basic concepts and applications of Geographic Information Systems for Transportation. The book discusses the unique characteristics of each transportation mode-- highway, railway, waterway and airway—as well as the combined intermodal transportation network. The book shows how GIS generates vehicle routes and shorted paths, develops transportation demand models, analyzes spatial data, and how three-dimensional modelling is applied to the intermodal transportation. Includes real-world case studies from diverse situations Provides step-by-steps insights using data to deliver effective outputs for all stakeholders Presents models and practices for using GIS techniques to solve intermodal transportation problems Includes learnings tools such as chapter objectives, discussion questions and a glossary

Development of a GIS Model for Intermodal Freight
Development of a GIS Model for Intermodal Freight

Author: Glenn Collin Standifer

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13:

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The purpose of this report is to demonstrate usage of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for analyzing intermodal freight networks. A complete GIS network, focused on the state of Texas, is developed and used to examine impacts of price, time, location, and policy on shipper routing. This process begins with an exploration of existing GIS applications, and state of the practice within the intermodal freight industry. This information provides a framework for building a technically feasible and relevant application. Data acquisition and processing techniques for both geographic and attribute data are considered. Relevant processes for creation of a GIS network and data conflation are identified and demonstrated. These techniques are used to create a network modeling the complex interactions and transfer rules amongst modes. Finally, several case studies are developed using the completed network to exhibit the power of GIS applied to intermodal freight. The report concludes with a summary, and observations to assist others attempting to build upon these results.

Geospatial Information Infrastructure for Transportation Organizations
Geospatial Information Infrastructure for Transportation Organizations

Author:

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 83

ISBN-13: 0309094682

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"As a basis for advancing sound decision making, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is committed to developing high-quality transportation data and information. With the understanding that geospatial data provide an important infrastructure for managing and integrating information necessary for informed decision making, BTS asked the Transportation Research Board to conduct a project to provide recommendations for improving geospatial information infrastructure among and across all modes of transportation. The objectives of this project were to (a) characterize the current practice in geospatial information technologies in transportation organizations; (b) identify problems and opportunities in coordination, communication, and cooperation on geospatial information among transportation modes; (c) suggest mechanisms for the development, management, and coordination of geospatial information technologies throughout USDOT; and (d) recommend approaches for enhancing geospatial information within transportation organizations. The intent is to provide recommendations to transportation agencies, primarily at the federal level but also at the state and local levels, to enhance decision making through rethinking institutional roles and responsibilities; building capacity and commitment; and augmenting the creation, sharing, and use of geospatial information."--Page viii.

Geographic Information Systems in Transportation Research
Geographic Information Systems in Transportation Research

Author: Jean-Claude Thill

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 9780080436302

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have revolutionized spatial planning and decision making. This work provides an overview of GIS for transportation, from data management issues, to data manipulation and analysis, including considerations brought to the forefront by real-time and mobile computing.

WebShipCostGIS in Intermodal Transportation
WebShipCostGIS in Intermodal Transportation

Author: Manuel David Rossetti

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13:

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This report discusses an investigation of a prototype geographic information system (GIS) andintegrated web-based application (WebShipCost-Risk) with the ability to provide cost, time, and uncertainty analysis of inter-modal transportation processes based on up-to-date network information. The prototype system can allow shippers to define, represent and update their specific transportation network and related data within a GIS. The integration of a decision support system with a GIS could provide shippers with more convenient and efficient data management methods to support the decision making in terms of route planning. To achieve the desired goals, a three layer architecture was considered, which was based on a commercial GIS, a database system, and internet components. If fully implemented, the prototype application could provide a graphic, user-friendly analysis of inter-modal transportation networks.

Sustainable Intermodal Freight Transportation
Sustainable Intermodal Freight Transportation

Author: Bryan Comer

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13:

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"To study the energy and environmental impacts of emissions associated with freight transportation, the Geospatial Intermodal Freight Transport (GIFT) model was created as a joint research collaborative between the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and the University of Delaware (UD). The GIFT model is a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) based model that links the U.S. and Canadian water, rail, and road transportation networks through intermodal transfer facilities to create an intermodal network. The purpose of my thesis is to apply the GIFT model to examine potential public policies related to intermodal freight transportation in the Great Lakes region of the United States. My thesis will consist of two papers. The first paper will examine the environmental, economic, and time-of-delivery tradeoffs associated with freight transportation in the Great Lakes region and examine opportunities for marine vessels to replace a portion of heavy-duty trucks for containerized freight transport. The second paper will explore the potential benefits of using the Great Lakes as a corridor for short-sea shipping as part of a longer intermodal route. The intent of my thesis is to shed light on the current issues associated with freight transport in the Great Lakes region and present public policy alternatives to address said issues. Ideally, this thesis will better inform policymakers on the impacts and tradeoffs associated with freight transportation."--Abstract.