SHIFT Transport Coalition launches Transport Analytics Hub to analyse urban mobility data

The SHIFT Transport Coalition has unveiled the Transport Analytics Hub (TAH), an open-access platform designed to aid evidence-based decision-making and hasten the evolution of urban mobility systems. The platform leverages geospatial analytics and interactive visualization tools to aid users in grasping mobility patterns, comparing cities based on mobility indicators, and assessing urban road networks using various geospatial metrics.

According to the coalition, TAH allows users to investigate the correlation between people, roads, and transport networks across cities. The platform aims to generate insights into emerging mobility trends and pinpoint areas requiring enhancement.

The Transport Analytics Hub was demonstrated by WRI India, a coalition member, during a session in New Delhi on Tuesday. The session centered on how transport data and analytics can be employed to generate actionable insights and promote the reimagining of mobility systems in cities. Pawan Mulukutla, Executive Director - Integrated Transport, Clean Air and Hydrogen at WRI India, elucidated, "The value of transport data lies in using it to comprehend how mobility systems function and where improvements are needed."

He further added that the new platform would empower practitioners to explore mobility-related queries, compare cities, and derive evidence to inform transport decisions.

The launch of the Transport Analytics Hub also marked the release of WRI India’s working paper, "Assessing Urban Road Networks Using Geospatial Metrics." The paper outlines 21 geospatial indicators to assess urban road networks across aspects such as connectivity, travel efficiency, street hierarchy, and network performance. By combining the platform and the research, the coalition aims to render transport analytics more accessible to practitioners striving for more interconnected, efficient, inclusive, and people-oriented urban mobility.