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A Proposed Framework for Using GIS to Enhance Traffic Safety in Sudan: A Case Study

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The aim of this paper is to provide a framework for an effective use of geographic information systems to enhance traffic safety in Sudan. The paper identifies opportunities, evaluates the underlying needs and constraints so as to improve operations, reduce costs, facilitate new joint analysis in order to generate interest and lend support to the decision maker. Reference information is given to guide future efforts and support the organs of the State to develop and improve GIS programs concerned with traffic safety. Prospective users of the system will have access to the data at a low cost and without delay.

DOI 10.11648/j.ajtte.20160101.11
Published in American Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering ( Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2016 )
Page(s) 1-6
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GIS, Traffic Safety, GIS Framework, Geospatial

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  • Department of Information Technology, the National Ribat University, Khartoum, Sudan

  • Department of Computer Science, the National Ribat University, Khartoum, Sudan

  • Department of Information System, Taibah University, Medina, Saudi Arabia

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