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Applicability of GIS tools in assessing performance of the transportation systems in urban areas

Mohammed Moshabeb Al-Ali (Geospatial Services Department, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development

ISSN: 2042-5945

Article publication date: 4 April 2016

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to investigate applicability of geographical information system (GIS) tools in assessing performance of the transportation systems which integrate spatial and GIS parameters and indicators.

Design/methodology/approach

In this context, performance measures have been objectively related to the strategic goals and objectives identified by policy makers in particular areas.

Findings

Results suggest that as a result of on the characteristics of transportation system, further understanding and considerations have been achieved regarding the performance of the investigated transportation systems and the needed transport polices in the study areas.

Originality/value

The integrating of spatial data with the conventional data to assess performance of the transportation system.

Keywords

Citation

Al-Ali, M.M. (2016), "Applicability of GIS tools in assessing performance of the transportation systems in urban areas", World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development, Vol. 13 No. 2, pp. 120-127. https://doi.org/10.1108/WJSTSD-09-2015-0047

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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