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Almost all cities and counties have a GIS system and most of them include traffic data. Indianapolis is no exception.  However, they now enjoy an additional means to share their traffic data. Online Traffic Data utilizes the Google maps platform … Continue reading →

Not today, but I am considering a “ghosting” technique to aid in comparing previous data point to active data point (see artist’s conception below):

Excerpt from Tuscon DOT presentation

Each data source is identified by a unique icon. Next version of OTD will include info for contacting the data provider of the data (useful if you need more detailed info such as peak hour, classification, speed data, etc.). For … Continue reading →

Interestingly enough, I have heard this question more than once (I have heard it twice). I guess people are suspicious of clicking buttons. Could it be because they consider their social security number some big secret? Or they think it’s … Continue reading →

OK, the words out.  And yep, you can enter your data for free.  And trust me, you get what you pay for (wait, I’m not sure that’s the phrase I was looking for).  Anyway, I’m running into more and more … Continue reading →

Yep, 24-hr traffic volumes.  And multiple years are shown visually by colored bar charts whenever you click an icon.  So, you can tell at a glance if traffic is increasing, decreasing, or staying level each time you click.  Also,  there … Continue reading →

Because it is that important to me.  I do not want you to miss it (plus my programmer messed up). Satellite and Terrain are cool too, but Map is where the action is.  Check it out — check it out … Continue reading →

Yeah, but you could be cooler.  The only people who can really use GIS’s have experience in engineering, planning, or IT.  Admit it, as cool as a GIS system is, it is NOT something your wife could use (or hasband–sorry).  The … Continue reading →