The Use of Web-based GIS Tools & GTFS to Support Transit Planning, Analysis and Multimodal Projects

Chris Wright, GISPSenior GIS Analyst

GIS UnitTransportation Data Section

Transportation Development DivisionOregon Department of Transportation

2013 GIS in Transit ConferenceOctober 17, 2013

Presentation Outline

• Intro to Oregon, ODOT, Transit & GIS• GTFS & Existing tools • Challenges faced• Current & future opportunities

Oregon Transportation Plan 2006

The Goal – “Provide a balanced, efficient and integrated transportation

system that ensures interconnected access to all areas of the state, the

nation and the world. Promote transportation choices that are reliable, accessible and cost-

effective.”

 

- Oregon Transportation Commission

Economy & Jobs Policy Vision April 2012

“Transportation should balance pedestrian, transit and auto access to

reduce dependence on autos and provide secure, convenient and

affordable mobility for all citizens.”

- Governor John Kitzhaber

Oregon PopulationOregon Population

3,831,0743,831,0742010 Census2010 Census

4,250,0004,250,000Projected 2020 PopulationProjected 2020 Population

Fixed Route Bus Service and Fixed Route Bus Service and AmtrakAmtrak

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Amtrak Cascades Thruway Bus

Amtrak Rail

Fixed Route

Amtrak Cascades / Rail

Fixed Route

1,201,571 Population

474,584 Population

324,583 Population

166,954 Population

1,663,382 Population

PopulationPopulation Rides Rides

322,385 Rides

19,115,154 Rides

1,972,389 Rides

1,394,026 Rides

116,325,153 Rides

Region 2

Region 4

Region 3

Region 5

Region 1

Statewide RegionsStatewide Regions

Transportation Mode SplitTransportation Mode Split

Goal: Decrease Drive Alone 10% by 2020

GIS, Transit & TAPU

Transit:-Grants-Coordination with Transit providers

GIS:-Enterprise data -Application Dev-Maps

TAPU:-Travel modeling for MPOs

GTFS

General Transit Feed General Transit Feed Specification Specification ((GTFS))

GTFS defines a common format for public transportation

schedules and associated geographic, fare, and service

calendar information.

GIS & GTFS = Efficiency

• The analytical work we do using GIS tools enable us to effectively meet our goals associated with optimal use of our highway system to safely and efficiently move people and goods. In times of shrinking resources, we can do more with less by utilizing GIS tools. The GTFS will help us do that. • - Becky Knudson, Senior Transportation

Economist with the Transportation Analysis and Planning Unit

Gaps in Service Areas

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GIS Tools Used

• ESRI JavaScript API: TransGIS, ODOT’s Enterprise web GIS tool and development framework

• ArcGIS Online: Zero IS overhead, quick to deploy, but limited customization

• ArcGIS Desktop: Custom plots & analysis• FME: Data merging & validation

GTFS Data Prep - FME

GTFS in TransGISGTFS in TransGIS

GTFS in ArcGIS Online

Existing Challenges

• Which tool to use (TransGIS, FACS-STIP, ArcGIS O…) ?

• Data quality.. Tri-Met vs. the rest

• Integration with Legacy ODOT systems

Future Opportunities

• Existing research project to develop statewide Transit Analyst tool (Open Trip Planner)

• Apps & open source• Heightened collaboration between business

lines (Transit, Highway, Planning, Maintenance..)

• Evaluating “pop-up” ride share locations on ODOT ROW

Web tools – Externally Accessible

• TransGIS:https://gis.odot.state.or.us/transgis/• ArcGIS Online:

https://odot.maps.arcgis.com/home

Thank you!Chris Wright, GISP

503-986-3726Chris.wright@odot.state.or.us

Special thanks to:Matthew BarnesChad CrockettDan Warren