Project R-1854

Moving Forward (Research)

In this project mobile phones are used to automize and digitalize data (collection) and develop a GIS-based internet platform for the visualization of data for transportation plans and accessibility maps A lot of time has already been invested in building knowledge on accessibility maps. Nevertheless there are still important bottlenecks. When it comes to data collection, we see that this often is complex and takes up a lot of time. Moreover, data are often not digitalised, which makes it impossible to update data in a fast and simple way. Also, in numerous cases, information is missing or accessibility maps are restricted to the direct surroundings. Because accessibility maps often only exist in hard copy, this poses problems for envolving and reaching end users. Possible solutions that have been explored are: using existing GSM-technolgie, digitalizing data, connecting relevant databases to the maps and visualizing accessibility maps in a web environment. IMOB is responsible for gearing GSM technologie and web surroundings to one anoter and for developing a GIS-based internet platform. The project partners VSV, the provincial mobility points and Traject will be envolved in determining the possibilities and functionalities of the web surrouding. Moreover, they are also responsible for guiding target groups in the test phase and for collecting best cases.

01 April 2009 - 31 March 2011