TxDOT Research Library - Publication Details

Show:

Title:

Data Visualization Methods for Transportation Agencies

Report No.:

NCHRP Web-Only Document 226

Authors:

Nathan Higgins [and four others]

Published:

[2017]

Washington, D.C.

Transportation Research Board of the National Academies

Series:

Web-only document (NCHRP)

Type:

Online document

1 PDF (75 pages)

Online Access:

https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/24755/

Access Note:

free download option

Summary

"This Guide is intended to help transportation planners create modern data visualizations. It is built for planners who want to learn the basics and peek around the corner at what is next once they have them mastered. It includes advice and best practices for developing visualization skills, enhancing transportation analysis, and improving public engagement. It considers advances in technology and communication, such as online tools, software, and technical support acquisition. The Guide is available in a website format at http://vizguide.camsys.com; it focuses on key takeaways and examples."

Publ. Place

Washington, D.C.

Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction and Background --
Chapter 2. How to Illustrate Data --
Chapter 3. Developing Effective Visualizations --
Chapter 4. Style Guide --
Chapter 5. Conclusions --
Appendix A. Best Practices Examples --
Appendix B. Matrix of Tools and Chart Types

Notes

"Submitted August 2017"
• "Created 1/26/2017" --PDF Properties

Study Sponsor

Print Copy

Collection:

TRB Online Only

Call Number:

NCHRP Web-Only 226

More Like This

Topics

Charts
Data displays
Data sharing
Information display systems
Information organization
Three dimensional displays
Transportation planning
Visualization

Contributed Tags