Which School to Choose in Fulton County? Choosing the right school is crucial in shaping an individual’s development from an early age. One key factor that often goes unnoticed is the school's location, which can significantly impact a child’s exposure to traffic-generated air and noise pollution. Schools near busy roads may pose health risks to... Continue Reading →
Examining the extent of hurricane Harvey through social media-generated data, spatial assessment and network analysis
Authors: Tamanna Goware, Spandana Anand, Evan Walker, Doudou lin, and Alyas Widita The main objective of this study is to assess the extent of Hurricane Harvey and identify the appropriate aid center locations to help expedite the recovery process. In doing so, we employed a two-part analysis. The first part consists of assessing the damaged areas using... Continue Reading →
Smart City Asset Management Plan, North Ave Atlanta
Authors: Tamanna Goware, Chia-Huai Chang, Chao Meng, Rohit Ammanamanchi, Yusheng Zeng, Qianyin Xia The smallest entity for any smart corridor initiative is an intersection which controls various factors that affect traffic flow, such as wait times, infrastructure capacity, Fuel efficiency, a right of way etcetera. Balancing these factors help make it easier for multiple modes to coexist,... Continue Reading →
Proposal for new MARTA rail line using location-allocation model
This exercise was aimed at introducing a new line for MARTA employing GIS data in the Atlanta region and analyzing the proposed line and predicting potential ridership using Location-Allocation Modeling. Proposed Line: Orange (East/Westbound Line) Eastbound to Snap finger Woods/ Westbound to King Memorial This line was proposed on the East/West belt connecting Gresham Park,... Continue Reading →
National Automated Vehicle Policy Stakeholders
Many would argue that the vision for an equitable, environmentally-friendly future offered by the autonomous vehicle (AV) industry is one worth investing in. A future where people of all income levels have access to independent mobility, where cars are efficient and fossil-fuel-free, and where noise pollution is a thing of the past is undeniably appealing.... Continue Reading →
