Traveller information system in GIS - a case study of Hyderabad city

This article describes the development and applications of an advanced traveller information system, based on geographical information system (GIS) technology, for the city of Hyderabad, India. GIS was used to plan the shortest routes for drivers and map the closest facilities and city bus routes. The source program is briefly described, with the steps involved in the model development: geo-referencing, digitising, data input, description of themes (road network, tourist locations, educational institutions, hospitals and offices, public transport stations, and waterways). Use of the model's map involves identifying the required area of the city and zooming in on it, when selected features and shortest routes can be requested, or details of bus, rail and air services available.

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• Authors:
  • KUMAR, P
  • REDDY, D
  • SINGH, V
• Publication Date: 2005-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 17-31
• Serial:
  • Indian Highways
  • Publisher: Indian Roads Congress
  • ISSN: 0376-7256

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Developing countries; Driver information systems; Geographic information systems; Intelligent transportation systems; Public transit; Route guidance; Traveler information and communication systems; Urban areas
• Geographic Terms: India
• ITRD Terms: 150: Developing countries; 8763: Driver information; 8605: Geographical information system; 8045: India; 8735: Intelligent transport system; 8786: Passenger information; 744: Public transport; 8771: Route guidance; 313: Urban area
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; I10: Economics and Administration; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01045414
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Mar 30 2007 9:42AM