Improved alignment evaluation and optimization : final report.

Final reportPDFTech Reporthttp://www.roads.maryland.gov/OPR_Research/MD-07-SP608B4P-Improved-Alignment-Optimization-Report.pdfMD-07-SP608B4PSP608B4PAlignmentAlternatives analysisDecision makingDecision support systemsEvaluationGenetic algorithmsGeographic information systemsHighway planningMathematical modelsOptimizationSoftwareUnited StatesMaryland. State Highway Administration. Research DivisionSchonfeld, Paul M.Jha, Manoj K.Kang, Min-wookKarri, Gautham Anand KumarUniversity of Maryland (College Park, Md.). Dept. of Civil and Environmental EngineeringMorgan State University. Dept. of Civil EngineeringMaryland. State Highway Administration. Office of Policy & ResearchUS Transportation CollectionThis report outlines the development of an enhanced highway alignment evaluation and optimizationmodel. A GIS-based software tool is prepared for alignment optimization that uses genetic algorithms foroptimal search. The software is capable of quickly evaluating and optimizing numerous alignmentalternatives, which may be particularly useful to decision-makers at the planning stages