Comprehensive Traffic Safety Study

Drive was contracted to assist Merck with a traffic study analyzing their West Point Pike Campus. As part of the study, Drive reviewed and evaluated previous reports and studies related to traffic, pedestrians, parking, safety, and the Master Comprehensive Plan for the campus. Drive was responsible for developing a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) based data collection application to be used for the project. Custom forms were developed in Field Maps with tailored symbology for each layer in ArcGIS Online. During field work, this application was utilized to plot points, lines, and polygons, representing the locations of crosswalks, signs, curb ramps, and general deficiencies. Field staff utilized the custom forms to fill out applicable attribute information as well as attach relevant pictures for each location. Data was sent in real-time to ArcGIS online, allowing field staff to see each other’s entries. At the conclusion of the field work phase, analysis was conducted on the data, and a custom tool was developed in ArcGIS Pro to enable the batch exportation of attached photos, using custom names. Additionally, Drive prepared maps for use in reports and interactive web-based maps with collected data. At the end of the study, Drive collaborated with Merck to develop a final assessment and concept plan to be used in the West Point Pedestrian and Safety Report.