TRB Visualization in Transportation Roundup - Fall 2024

[Saipraneeth Devunuri]

Visualization in Transportation Roundup A quarterly newsletter brought to you by: TRB Standing Committee on Visualization in Transportation (AED80) Welcome to the Fall 2024 edition of the Visualization in Transportation Roundup, where we highlight the latest innovations and tools transforming data visualization in the transportation sector. Announcements📢 TRB 2025 Annual Meeting Schedule The upcoming 104th Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting taking place in Washington, DC, from January 5–9, 2025, is right around the corner. Here’s a preview of key AED80-related sessions to look forward to: Sunday, January 5 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM ET: Workshop 1039: Synergizing Sensing and Artificial Intelligence Data into Digital Twin Models Monday, January 6 1:30 PM - 3:15 PM ET: Lectern Session 2126: Visualization of Complex Transportation Challenges Tuesday, January 7 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM ET: System Performance Subcommittee, AED80(2) 1:30 PM - 3:15 PM ET: Interactive Visual Simulation Subcommittee, AED80(3) 3:45 PM - 5:30 PM ET: Building Information Modeling for Infrastructure Subcommittee, AED80(1) Wednesday, January 8 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM ET: Visualization in Transportation Committee 3:45 PM - 5:30 PM ET: Lectern Session 4085: Visualization in Transportation Lightning Talks More Details Roundup👀 ⚠️Public transport closures during the  COVID-19 pandemic Our World in Data presents an insightful interactive visualization, which maps the extent of public transport restrictions implemented worldwide in response to the pandemic. Users can explore the varying levels of public transport closures—ranging from no measures to recommended or required closures—across different countries from January 2020 to December 2021 . This visualization offers a comprehensive perspective on how nations adapted their public transport policies during the COVID-19 crisis, providing valuable insights into the global impact on mobility and accessibility.  The timeline feature illustrates the progression and subsequent relaxation of these restrictions. Check it out! 🚌Simulate transit network like never before! G2Viz is an open-source web application that dynamically visualizes public transit operations using General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) data. Users to upload GTFS datasets or select from provided samples to display transit operations, including station locations, routes, vehicle movements, service rates, speeds, and headways. It has an engaging simulation of how transit vehicles move throughout the day (representative day). Try it out! 🚗New tool to visualize transportation emissions—and how much we have left Transportation for America has developed an innovative tool that visualizes transportation-related CO₂ emissions and projects future scenarios based on current policies. This interactive platform allows users to adjust variables such as vehicle miles traveled (VMT) reduction and electric vehicle (EV) adoption rates to observe their impact on emission trajectories. By exploring different scenarios, users can assess the likelihood of limiting temperature rise to below 1.5°C, providing valuable insights into the effectiveness of various policy decisions in mitigating climate change. Take a Look! 💨Hope and Disparity: a colorful new way to visualize air quality around the world The Verge highlights a unique tool that visualizes global air quality using colored stripes representing annual pollution levels. Developed with data from satellites and ground sensors, the visualization shows stark contrasts: significant air quality improvements in wealthier nations versus persistent pollution in less affluent regions. It reveals that 99% of the world’s population lives in areas exceeding WHO air quality guidelines, underscoring the urgent need for climate action.  Read Article Try it for your city! For more information or to stay updated on our latest work, visit our webpage or reach out to our Committee Leadership. Submit your visualization ideas here for a chance to showcase your work in the next roundup. Best Regards, Saipraneeth Devunuri, Communications Coordinator,  Standing Committee on Visualization in Transportation (AED80)