Transportation accessibility analysis

What the service is used for

Current network condition

Reliable visual display of the current condition of the transport network within the area for the specified time interval — now and in retrospect.

Travel costs

Assessment of the physical, time and financial costs required to travel from the origin to the destination.

Management decisions

Assessment of whether particular management decisions are appropriate.

Composite routes

Organisation of complex composite routes taking into account different transport modes and cargo type.

Optimal route

Selecting the optimal route to a required point on the map.

Did not find your task?

Describe the territory and the analysis goal — we will assess the RS archive and the scope of work.

Discuss the task

What you will receive as a result of the work

Raster orthoimage, vector GIS layers and a technical report on the transport network in the agreed format.

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Raster ortho base

Orthorectified satellite images ready for GIS loading.

A turnkey product to uniform standards: stereo processing, DEM (DTM), orthorectification, seamless orthomosaic, colour correction and cloud-cover correction, cutting into nomenclature sheets.

What you get

raster base as orthorectified satellite images
seamless orthomosaic with colour correction and cloud-cover correction
cutting the image into nomenclature sheets

Processing composition and projection are fixed in the terms of reference.

Discuss the ortho product composition

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Vector GIS layers

Vector layers of transport infrastructure objects with attributes.

Object interpretation, vector GIS layers by a common classifier or the customer's classifier, export into various coordinate systems and projections.

What you get

vector GIS layers of the transport network objects
semantic information per the agreed classifier
export to various coordinate systems and projections

The classifier, accuracy and coordinate system are agreed before the contract.

Discuss the layer composition

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Technical report

A summary technical report on the presence of transport infrastructure objects and their condition — if required.

The analytical report is an analysis of data obtained during information processing, in accordance with the customer's requirements.

What you get

summary technical report on the presence of objects and their condition (if required)
analysis of data obtained while processing RS materials
report according to the customer's requirements

The report is included in the scope if specified in the terms of reference.

Discuss the report contents

How the work goes

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Request and source data

Location of the object of interest (coordinates, district, region, shapefile), survey period (archive or new), scale and accuracy, object composition and final product format.

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Feasibility assessment

Area boundaries and time period, accuracy and object-composition requirements, check of the RS archive and image compliance, a new survey request if needed. Stage result — feasibility (yes/no).

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ToR, imagery, price and contract

Agreement of archival data or new-survey parameters, requirements for control points and DEM, coordinate system, projection and format, labour, timeline and price. Satellite images are paid separately. Result — a signed contract.

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Advance and survey order

Payment by bank transfer only. Work starts immediately after the advance is received: 100% advance, ordering satellite survey materials and incoming RS inspection.

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Processing, interpretation and report

Stereo processing and DEM (DTM), orthomosaic, vector GIS layers with attributes, export into the required coordinate systems and projections, a technical report if needed. We work with individuals and legal entities, sole traders, public authorities and foreign customers.

Ready to start?

Send the territory outline, survey period and required object composition — we will prepare a feasibility and cost estimate.

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Cost and timeline

The cost depends on the territory area, the price of suitable satellite images, the composition of objects to describe and georeferencing accuracy. The timeline is calculated individually from the scope of work and the terms of reference.

consultation — free of charge
image selection, preliminary analysis — free of charge
image processing, vectorisation, preparation of a technical report — from 300 US dollars; free of charge if the customer provides their own materials or free images can be used
work of technical specialists and expert(s) — from 50 000 rubles
total cost — from 50 000 rubles
on the service card — from 300 $
timeline in the card — from 10 days; in the timeline block — from 10 (ten) working days, individually by volume and ToR
satellite images are paid separately
payment by bank transfer only; contract delivery starts immediately after the advance is received

Total — from 50 000 ₽

Timeline — from 10 working days

Consultation and image selection — free of charge

Calculate the cost

What data is needed for a quote

To assess feasibility, cost and timeline, provide:

exact location of the area of interest (coordinates, district name, region, shp file, etc.)
requirements for the survey period (archive or new survey)
definition of the required scale and accuracy
required object composition
required final product format
other available supporting information

If the listed information cannot be provided, describe the intended use of the RS materials — specialists will analyse the requirements and propose a solution.

Describe the territory and the task — we will assess the archive and the scope of work.

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Why Innoter

Prompt access to archives

Suitable archive imagery can be obtained faster when the required area and date are already available from operators.

No aviation clearances

A new satellite survey does not require the flight clearances typical of aerial surveys.

Large and remote areas

A single satellite pass covers large areas and makes it possible to work in hard-to-reach regions.

Direct agreements with operators

Distribution agreements help select archive imagery and order new surveys from different providers.

Software and server infrastructure

Modern software and computing capacity for quality control and processing of large data volumes.

Experienced specialist team

Years of experience on complex projects and specialists in cartography, photogrammetry and remote sensing.

RS materials, accuracy and object composition

The composition depends on the area, archive or new survey, georeferencing accuracy and layer requirements.

Discuss parameters

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Transportation accessibility is a comprehensive concept defined by the time required to travel from the origin to the destination.

It is an indicator of development, the degree of convenience of an area's location and its investment attractiveness. It is taken into account for industrial purposes (developing new territories, planning construction, building infrastructure) and personal purposes (choosing a place of residence, leisure, route planning, travel).

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Transportation accessibility analysis of an area is needed for strategic, management and investment decisions:

designing transport infrastructure solutions;
assessment of promising territories for industry development, including oil, gas and mining;
studying the features of remote territories;
monitoring the transport network under seasonal conditions;
comprehensive study of territories with complex climate or relief;
cargo logistics and calculation of its cost;
organisation of passenger transport.

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speed of obtaining information about any area;
ability to use archival satellite imagery since 1999;
comparatively low image cost, as well as the cost and speed of material processing;
satellite images are substantially cheaper than UAV flights, especially when studying a geographically remote site;
UAV or aerial photography is indispensable when studying a site under prolonged dense cloud cover over the area of interest.

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exact location of the area of interest (coordinates, district name, region, shapefile, etc.);
desired list of objects for transportation accessibility analysis of the area;
other available supporting information.

If the information cannot be provided, specify the intended use of the RS materials: specialists will analyse the requirements and propose an optimal option.

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After receiving 100% advance payment:

ordering satellite survey materials;
incoming inspection of RS materials;
stereo processing of RS materials, producing a DEM (DTM);
orthorectification of images and creation of a seamless orthomosaic;
colour correction and cloud-cover correction of the orthomosaic;
cutting the image into nomenclature sheets;
object interpretation, creation of vector GIS layers by a common classifier or the customer's classifier;
adding attribute information;
export of data into various coordinate systems and projections;
preparation of a summary technical report on the presence of transport infrastructure objects and their condition (if required).

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The price is calculated individually and depends on the area of interest; the cost of suitable satellite images; the object composition to be identified and described; and the georeferencing accuracy of the result.

The timeline is from 10 (ten) working days and depends on the total scope of work in the project and the terms of reference.

Image processing, vectorisation and a technical report — from 300 US dollars; free of charge if the customer provides their own materials or free images can be used. Satellite images are paid separately.

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Satellite images are substantially cheaper than UAV flights, especially for a geographically remote site. UAV or aerial photography is indispensable if there is prolonged dense cloud cover over the area of interest.

Archival satellite survey data have been available since 1999. The standard polygon width for linear transport infrastructure objects is from 5 km; for large volumes the minimum width may be reduced by agreement with the supplier. The minimum order of archival very-high-resolution satellite images is from 25 sq.km.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers to key questions about service parameters, timelines, deliverable formats and workflow. If you did not find what you need — contact us and we will help.

Standard polygon width from 5 km. In case of large volumes the minimum width of the polygon can be reduced in agreement with the supplier of space images.

The minimum order of archival super-resolution space images according to the terms of suppliers is from 25 square kilometers

Transport accessibility analysis is an important tool for determining the level of accessibility of a specific location depending on various types of transportation, such as car transport, public transport, pedestrian transport, and so on.

To conduct transport accessibility analysis, the following factors need to be considered:

Distance: The distance to the nearest transportation infrastructure, such as bus stops, subway stations, train stations, etc.
Travel time: The average time it will take to travel from point A to point B, considering transportation infrastructure and traffic congestion.
Transport frequency: The number of transport vehicles passing through a certain point within a specific time frame.
Transport infrastructure capacity: The ability of the transport infrastructure to accommodate a certain number of vehicles and people within a specific time frame.
Expenses: The cost of transportation services and the ability to afford them.

Transport accessibility analysis can help in making decisions when choosing a location for living, working, or doing business. It can also be used to identify potential issues with transportation infrastructure and find ways to improve accessibility.

In the context of seasonality, analyzing the state of the transportation network is crucial to ensure its efficiency and safety. Seasonality means that the demand for transportation services can significantly vary depending on the time of year, holidays, events, and other factors.

To analyze the state of the transportation network in the context of seasonality, regular surveys and data analysis of traffic flow are necessary to identify potential issues and take measures to address them. Some of the possible measures for analyzing the state of the network in seasonality conditions include:

Analysis of traffic flow changes: Observing the number of vehicles on the roads, including cars, trucks, buses, etc., during different seasons and during holidays and events.
Monitoring of traffic congestions: Studying information about traffic congestions during different seasons and under different circumstances, such as weather conditions, road accidents, etc.
Studying the demand for public transport: Collecting data on the demand for public transport, including the number of passengers and their routes, during different seasons and during holidays and events.
Evaluation of the condition of transportation infrastructure: Regular inspection of infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, tunnels, railways, airports, etc., to identify potential problems and risks.
Analysis of accident data: Analyzing statistics of road accidents and accidents in other infrastructure areas to identify the most dangerous locations and causes of accidents.

Monitoring the state of the network in seasonality conditions helps identify potential issues and risks and take measures to improve and address them effectively.

Analyzing transportation accessibility is a crucial part of developing new territories. It allows identifying the most efficient transportation methods and planning the construction of new roads and infrastructure, thereby increasing the accessibility of new territories and enhancing their economic potential.

When conducting an analysis of transportation accessibility, several aspects are important to consider:

Distance: Evaluate the distance from the new territories to the nearest settlements, important facilities, and centers of economic activity.
Types of transportation: Study the accessibility of various types of transportation, such as automotive, railway, air, water, and others.
Road infrastructure condition: Assess the condition of road infrastructure and identify potential issues with establishing new roads.
Transportation load: Examine the level of traffic load on existing roads and routes to determine the need for new roads and highways.
Transportation cost: Evaluate the cost of transporting goods and passengers and identify the most economically advantageous transportation methods.
Environmental factors: Consider environmental factors, such as emissions of harmful substances and pollution, that may arise during the construction of new roads and the development of transportation infrastructure.

Analyzing transportation accessibility enables the identification of the most effective ways to develop new territories and formulate plans to improve transportation infrastructure and enhance accessibility for residents and businesses.

A significant proportion of customers of many retail facilities use public transportation for their daily purposes. Therefore, when studying such facilities, it is important to analyze accessibility not only by personal transport, but also by public transport. Our experience, technology and data allow us to take these factors into account.

Assessment of the object's accessibility by public transport (availability of public transport stops in the vicinity). For residential real estate one of the most significant factors is good accessibility by public transportation. Convenience of transport accessibility of the object has a significant impact on the attractiveness and value of real estate objects.

There are several methods of transport accessibility analysis that are used to assess the level of accessibility of transport infrastructure in cities and localities. These methods take into account various criteria such as population, distance from urban development, the importance of transportation infrastructure to the economy and residential lines, and the specifics of individual geographical areas.

One such method is transportation network density analysis. It consists of determining the number of transportation routes available in a particular area and their density. The greater the number of transportation routes and the more dense they are, the higher the transportation accessibility in a given area. For example, in cities with high population density and a large number of built transportation routes, the density of the transportation network is one of the important criteria for assessing transportation accessibility.

Another method is travel time analysis. This method is based on estimating the time required to reach destinations by different modes of transportation. For this purpose, information on the schedules and travel times of vehicles is used. Such an analysis is important for assessing the accessibility of certain areas of the city or settlements that are located at a considerable distance from the center or from major transport hubs.

There is also a method of distance analysis. It is based on determining the distances between points and estimating the availability of transportation to reach these points. For example, distance analysis to major transportation hubs such as railway stations, bus stations and airports can be used to assess the transportation accessibility of a city.

Another method is transportation cost analysis. It is based on the assessment of the cost of transportation of goods and passengers. This method allows to assess the economic efficiency of transportation infrastructure and determine its importance for the economy of a region or country. Various criteria are used to analyze the cost of transportation, such as the cost of transportation of cargo or passenger, transportation time, distance between points, capacity of transport infrastructure, etc.

This method can be used to analyze transportation accessibility at both local and macro level. For example, when planning transportation infrastructure at the local level, transportation cost analysis can help to determine the most efficient location of roads, railways and other transportation infrastructure, as well as to select the optimal type of transportation.

At the macro level, transportation cost analysis can be used to determine the economic importance of transportation infrastructure as a whole. For example, it is important for a country to have a developed transportation system in order to ensure economic growth and competitiveness in the global market.

Thus, transportation cost analysis is an important method of transportation accessibility analysis, which helps to assess the economic efficiency of transportation infrastructure and determine its importance to the economy of a region or country.

Another method of transportation accessibility analysis is the gravity model method. It is based on the assumption that the amount of movement between two points is proportional to the product of the population of these points and the inverse of the distance between them. Thus, this method allows us to estimate the transportation accessibility between individual geographical points based on the calculation of the value of the gravity index.

For an example, let us consider the analysis of transportation accessibility of residential lines in an urban environment. When building residential complexes, it is very important to take into account the transportation accessibility of the location. In this case, the criteria can be remoteness from the centers of economy and population, as well as the availability and distance to public transport.

Various methods can be used to calculate transportation accessibility, including a combination of several methods. It is important to consider both existing and planned transportation routes and lines, as well as projected traffic volumes on these routes.

The conclusions of the transport accessibility analysis can be used to optimize the location of infrastructure, residential and commercial developments, as well as to make decisions on the construction of new roads and the widening of existing roads.

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