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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)

Drive has certified GIS Technicians capable of providing interactive mapping and database solutions for transportation asset management, traffic incident management, outreach, and much more. Our team also has experience in designing and executing GIS-based data collection projects in the field and performing GIS analysis projects involving vehicle routing and travel time analysis. 

PROJECTS

Drive was responsible for conducting an assessment of PennDOT roadway segment geometry, utilizing aerial and street view imagery and a variety of other Pennsylvania transportation and reference datasets. Drive provided analyses for Clearfield, Butler, Lycoming, Philadelphia, and Allegheny counties with the aim of applying processes on a statewide level. Assistance for the project was provided on the development and implementation of the workflow for assessing non-liquid fuel roadways. Assessments were aimed to designate segments into various update categories (deletion proposed, attribute and geometry update, etc.) by studying segment attributes such as lengths, roadway surface materials, relationship to state and municipal lands, in order to provide PennDOT with a more comprehensive and accurate data set. Drive assessed nearly 5000 roadway segments as part of this project.

Non-Liquid Fuels Local Roads Development, Transportation Geospatial Information Services

Statewide, PA

Non-Liquid Fuels Local Roads Development, Transportation Geospatial Information Services
Drive was contracted to assist Merck with a traffic study analyzing their West Point Pike Campus. As part of the study, Drive reviewed and evaluated previous reports and studies related to traffic, pedestrians, parking, safety, and the Master Comprehensive Plan for the campus. Drive was responsible for developing a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) based data collection application to be used for the project. Custom forms were developed in Field Maps with tailored symbology for each layer in ArcGIS Online. During field work, this application was utilized to plot points, lines, and polygons, representing the locations of crosswalks, signs, curb ramps, and general deficiencies. Field staff utilized the custom forms to fill out applicable attribute information as well as attach relevant pictures for each location. Data was sent in real-time to ArcGIS online, allowing field staff to see each other’s entries. At the conclusion of the field work phase, analysis was conducted on the data, and a custom tool was developed in ArcGIS Pro to enable the batch exportation of attached photos, using custom names. Additionally, Drive prepared maps for use in reports and interactive web-based maps with collected data. At the end of the study, Drive collaborated with Merck to develop a final assessment and concept plan to be used in the West Point Pedestrian and Safety Report.

Comprehensive Traffic Safety Study


Lansdale, PA

Comprehensive Traffic Safety Study
Drive was responsible for performing a traffic signal cabinet and communications system inventory within the projects limits of Atlantic Avenue, Arctic Avenue, Pacific Avenue, and Tennessee Avenue following the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Gap Assessment for Computerized Traffic Signal Systems/Adaptive Projects. The purpose of the project was to compile a comprehensive inventory of the traffic signals that included: • How many conduits exist in each junction box, how many cables are inside each conduit, and what direction each conduit travels in. • What equipment is existing in the traffic signal cabinet at each intersection and what are the dimensions of the cabinet. • The heights of the mast arms on each traffic signal that were located at each intersection. • Whether or not the intersection includes Walk/Stop Pedestrian signals for crosswalks. After site visits were performed, data and photos were compiled and a report of the findings was submitted including an interactive GIS-based inventory.

Infrastructure Evaluation – Traffic Signal Cabinet and Communications Systems Inventory

Atlantic City, NJ

Infrastructure Evaluation – Traffic Signal Cabinet and Communications Systems Inventory
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