Using GIS to Improve Tribal Safety: Applications, Trends, and Implementation Dimensions

Horan, Thomas A.; Hilton, Brian; Robertson, Joseph; Mbugua, Joseph

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Using GIS to Improve Tribal Safety: Applications, Trends, and Implementation Dimensions

2018-09-01
By Horan, Thomas A. ; Hilton, Brian ; Robertson, Joseph

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English

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Creators:

Horan, Thomas A. ; Hilton, Brian ; Robertson, Joseph ; Mbugua, Joseph
Corporate Creators:

Claremont Graduate University
Corporate Contributors:

University Transportation Centers Program (U.S.) ; Roadway Safety Institute ; University of Minnesota. Center for Transportation Studies ; United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
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Publication/ Report Number:

CTS 18-19
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States ; Minnesota
Edition:

Final Report
Corporate Publisher:

Roadway Safety Institute ; University of Minnesota. Center for Transportation Studies
Abstract:

Traffic safety is a significant transportation and health concern among tribal travelers. Among Native American populations, motor vehicle-related injuries are the leading cause of death for ages up to 5- 34 years old. Over the last three decades, the number of fatal crashes on Indian reservations increased dramatically, while nationally they have declined. Moreover, several recent reviews have noted that potentially effective approaches have been hampered by a lack of timely data and robust tools to guide appropriate strategies in Tribal lands. This study investigated the potential of new advances in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to enhance the collection, availability and use of transportation safety related information. This investigation resulted in development of several promising GIS applications for tribal use, identified spatial analytic approaches to understanding tribal safety trends, and explored a framework for considering GIS implementation within the context and culture of Tribal independence and governance.
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PDF
Funding:

DTRT13-G-UTC35 ; CTS-2015048
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/37170/dot_37170_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 3.55 MB]
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University Transportation Centers ; US Transportation Collection
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urn:sha256:dfe0b56023c38af102232a6de332b564cd90c999e4c9d8805e6afc207da09cca

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English

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