Abstract
 The Vital Role of GIS in Solving Controversial Transportation Issues Track: Transportation Author(s): Jack Lorbeer For nearly 40 years, long range transportation plans have conceived a north-south connector roadway in Reno, Nevada. The blameless line on assorted maps has generated a controversy of epic proportions, pitting neighbors against neighbors, environmentalists against developers, even city against city. To prove a point, roadway proponents and opponents offer highly inaccurate and crude maps. All of this suspect information has left the local politicians in a quandary. Who and what do we believe? Fortunately, GIS has proven to be the vital piece that provides factual and accurate information and helps solve the ongoing debate. GIS supplies community leaders and citizens with a level of confidence in the data presented. The community now has the tools to make informed decisions about the roadway. Without GIS, the controversy would remain unresolved for the next 40 years, leaving the public at each others throats. Jack Lorbeer Regional Transportation Commission Planning 600 Sutro Reno , NV 89512 US Phone: 775-348-0480 Fax: 775-348-0450 E-mail: emeraldripple@charter.net |
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