GIS Based Route Optimization for Effective Traffic Management: A Case Study of Srinagar City

Abstract

One of the most crucial requirements for  effective traffic management in cities is route optimization.  Geographical information system (GIS) spatial analysis  technique is important for route optimization. Route  optimization involves not only finding the shortest path,  but also properly increasing the route's full efficiency. It is  essential to use advanced traffic management techniques.  Initially, reconnaissance survey was conducted in the study  area to locate the congested locations and during the  survey 3 locations were selected out of which one location  was selected for traffic volume studies. The traffic volume  survey was conducted in this study at the selected location  where the transit system fails to meet its requirements. The  spatial location information was collected using a global  positioning system (GPS). The base map and various  thematic maps were created using satellite imagery. Using  GIS analysis, the causes of the transit issues were revealed,  and alternative routes were proposed. . This study shows  that overall number of cars travelling through Srinagar and  its surrounding areas has expanded dramatically in recent  years, resulting in increasing traffic volume and thus  increasing traffic congestion and a reduction in the  transportation efficiency and system integrity.