11.18.1. GIS in Transport Demand Forecasting

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is GIS?

   Hint

   Think about what geographical tools are used.

2. 2.

   What does mode share mean?

   Hint

   It relates to how people travel.

3. 3.

   What does GIS stand for?

   • Geographic Information System
   • Geographical Intelligence Software
   • Geographic Input Structure

   Hint

   Focus on the framework used for spatial analysis.

4. 4.

   True or False: Mode share refers to the percentage of different transportation methods being used.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember what distinguishes mode share from other concepts.

5. 5.

   Design a model using GIS to address potential traffic congestion in a city, including data integration strategies.

   Hint

   Think about current congestion hotspots and consider demographic shifts.

6. 6.

   Analyze a recent transportation planning case to identify how GIS influenced decision-making.

   Hint

   Look for specific data points they utilized and how they were applied in the decision-making process.