An Overview of Transportation Data

2018PDFTech ReportGeographic information systemsTransportationManagement information systemsInformation systemsAutomatic data collection systemsData collectionData processingTransportation operationsTransportation dataTexasUnited StatesTexas A & M University. Transportation Policy Research CenterTexas A & M University. Transportation Policy Research CenterUS Transportation CollectionTransportation data is the foundation for informed policy decision making. Transportation data is collected and managed as an asset. These data provide insight into many different aspects of the transportation system, including: 1. Transportation system assets and their physical condition. 2. Safety, system operation, and performance. 3. Travel behavior, demography, and modal data. 4. Transportation economics, finance, and programming. 5. Freight movement, volumes, and modes. 6. Project planning and development. 7. Public opinion data (to reflect attitudes and awareness)