The goal was to create a reliable, standardised view of freight activity across Hamilton’s transport network, enabling data-driven operational planning and infrastructure investment decisions.
Our Approach:
- Data Extraction & Standardisation – Processed millions of freight trip records within the Hamilton area, mapping each trip to OpenStreetMap road segments for consistency.
- GIS API Integration – Built an API to deliver the processed dataset directly into Hamilton City Council’s GIS platforms, ensuring seamless access and ongoing updates.
- Visualisation & Dashboarding – Enabled the creation of a multi-modal dashboard showing key freight routes, high-traffic corridors, and network congestion points.
Key Findings:
- Critical Freight Routes Identified – Mapped the most frequently used freight corridors, highlighting their importance to city operations.
- Congestion & Delay Points – Identified intersections and road sections causing delays for heavy vehicles.
- Infrastructure Stress Areas – Flagged routes likely to experience accelerated wear and tear due to heavy vehicle volumes.
Impact:
- Emergency Maintenance Planning – Provided the data needed to minimise disruption by planning works outside of key freight operational windows.
- Signal Optimisation – Supported the adjustment of traffic signals to improve freight flow and reduce delays.
- Strategic Infrastructure Investment – Directed funding and upgrades to where they would have the most impact on freight efficiency.
