Message is from Larry Cruse. ----------------------------------------------------------------- --- Begin Forwarded Message --- Date: Mon, 20 Jul 98 15:48:11 -0800 From: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re[2]: Ped-Grid (GIS for urban pedestrian activity analysis) Sender: [log in to unmask] To: [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask] Reply-To: [log in to unmask] Message-ID: <[log in to unmask]> --- Begin Forwarded Message --- Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 11:27:23 +0100 From: "Tuckley, Paul" <[log in to unmask]> Subject: RE: Ped-Grid (GIS for urban pedestrian activity analysis) Sender: "Tuckley, Paul" <[log in to unmask]> To: Atlas GIS discussion <[log in to unmask]>, GIS in Conversation <[log in to unmask]>, Geoweb <[log in to unmask]>, GIS-L <[log in to unmask]>, GIS-T <[log in to unmask]>, IDRISI <[log in to unmask]>, IMAGRS-L <[log in to unmask]>, Intergraph Discussion List <[log in to unmask]>, MapInfo discussion <[log in to unmask]>, Maps and Air Photos <[log in to unmask]> http://www.scag.ca.gov/livable/research.htm GIS SOLUTIONS FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES SCAG's Non Motorized Transportation Plan Click on a map below to view it full screen. (These large maps will takeup to a minute to download using a 28.8 modem due to their large size). figure 1 figure 2 The Southern California Association of Governments funded the development of the NMT for Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino Counties, prepared by a team led by Marc A. Futtrman and Associates. The purpose of the plan is to establish a regional framework for developing walkable neighborhoods linked to transit, bicycles and motorized transportation. The goal is to reduce vechicle miles traveled and increase environmental benefits such as reduced air pollution and traffic congestion. I. Introduction Livable communities evolve out of a wealth of existing resources-good schools, safe and convenient shopping areas, neighborhood services, health and fitness centers and transit services, among many others. Unfortunately, developers shy away from building important new projects in established communities because of opposition due to traffic and other environmental impacts. II. The Ped-GRiD Solution Through our Urban Information Technology Solutions, we have developed a unique quantifiable method to identify the best places for building livable communities. Pedestrians are the key measure of a livable community. When the pedestrian potential of a place is maximized development projects become community assets and traffic and environmental impacts are eased. The way we do this is through Ped-GRiD- Pedestrian Geographic Resources Database-which digitally compiles, analyzes and maps information. III. Southern California Model The power of Ped-GRiD is demonstrated in the Pedestrian Framework Plan for the 25,000 square mile Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Ventura county areas. Ped-GRiD identifies Pedestrian Activity Zones with the highest pedestrian potential by quantitatively analyzing over 70 resource categories. This detail of a Pedestrian Resource Inventory map for Santa Monica (Figure 1) represents facilities as point features and land uses as colored areas. Each facility has 1/4 mile pedestrian radius drawn around it. Pedestrian-oriented resources include: 1. Community facilities-parks, libraries, schools, civic centers and post offices, among others 2. Land uses-retail, office, high density residential and parks, among others 3. Transit nodes-park 'n ride, rail stations, bus stations and airports, among others 4. Routes-vehicular, bicycle and pedestrians, among others. With Ped-GRiD (Figure 2), we distinguish between places that are pedestrian dependent-where people NEED to walk (orange and red areas)-and those that are pedestrian generators-where people WANT to walk (orange and yellow areas) to determine the areas with the highest pedestrian potential. Ped-GRiD is a powerful engine for querying through all these specific bits of information to discern the places throughout the region with the greatest potential for becoming a livable community. The Framework Plan recommends implementation through a regional PedestrianEnhancement Program called SCAG/PEP. It provides subregions and local agencies with opportunities to undertake enhancement projects managed through SCAG's ACCESS program and funded through ISTEA and other sources. IV.Conclusion The Ped-GRiD solution makes powerful and positive arguments to quantify livability and thereby demonstrate how individual development projects contribute to a community's overall quality of life. The Non-Motorized Transportation Plan was prepared by the Southern California Association of Governments with the input of constituent public agenices and citizens-at-large. The NMT Plan is a resource and coordinating tool for subregions, counties, cities and other agencies in the development of pedestrian facilities and for funding implementation projects. For more information, contact: Joseph Carreras Manager, Livable Places Initiative SCAG 818 W. 7th St., 12th Fl. Los Angeles, Ca 90017 email: [log in to unmask] Marc A Futterman, Principal Marc A. Futterman and Associates 714 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 701 Los Angeles, CA 90015 email:[log in to unmask] Reply-To: "Tuckley, Paul" <[log in to unmask]> Message-ID: <825FFD5D2077D111B2E200600828528210D013@EXCHANGE1> Hi, I would be grateful if someone out there could help me, I am trying to find out about a package called Ped-Grid developed in Los Angeles by Marc Futterman. this is a GIS tool designed to analyse potential areas for increasing pedestrian activity within a city enabling targeting of resources such as public transport to these areas. Has anyone out there heard of this program or perhaps you know of other software that will do the job. We are currently using MAPINFO so compatibility with this would be advantageous. Thanks in advance Paul Tuckley (Mapping Officer) Reading Borough Council United Kingdom --- End Forwarded Message --- --- End Forwarded Message ---