Good data collection methods, and collecting good data are essential in providing the right solutions to the traffic issues. Equally important are efficient record keeping practices and sharing of data. While I don’t intend to get deep into these subjects here, I like to point out the importance of maps in regards to data collection, record keeping, and information sharing. To do so, I placed a few of (GIS) maps I had created for the Department of Transportation, in this section.

Creating maps is getting easier, and easier every day. It is no longer necessary to be a GIS specialist and a database expert to create smart maps. There are many simple, do-it-yourself ways to make maps from data sources like an Excel file, for print or for the Internet, easily.