FEASIBILITY OF INTEGRATED TRANSPORT NETWORK MODEL IN LITHUANIA

Papšienė, Lina; Balčiūnas, Andrius; Beconytė, Giedrė; Motiejauskas, Danas; Romanovas, Denis; Aksamitauskas, Vladislovas Česlovas; Papšys, Kęstutis · 2014 · OpenAlex-citations

DOI: 10.3846/16484142.2014.982175

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This study addresses the feasibility of developing an integrated, INSPIRE-compliant transport network database in Lithuania, motivated by the lack of a single, continuous spatial dataset for the country’s transport infrastructure. The European Union’s INSPIRE Directive mandates the harmonization of spatial data, including transport networks, to support interoperability and sustainable development. The authors aim to determine whether existing fragmented national datasets can be integrated into a consistent logical network suitable for applications such as vehicle routing, transport planning, and emergency services. The researchers analyzed various national spatial datasets, including the Cadastre of Georeference Spatial Data (GRPK), Georeference Spatial Data Sets at scales 1:10,000 (GDR10LT) and 1:250,000 (GDR250LT), the EuroRegionalMap (ERM_250LT), and the Lithuanian Road Information System (LAKIS). They evaluated these sources for accuracy, update frequency, and compliance with INSPIRE specifications. The study identified GDR10LT and LAKIS as the most suitable sources for road and rail networks, while noting significant gaps in data for water and air transport. The authors employed an Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) process to restructure selected data into an INSPIRE-compliant model, testing its implementation within the ArcGIS data model. Key findings reveal that existing national datasets cover only approximately 42% of the spatial objects and 27% of the thematic attributes required by the INSPIRE specification. Significant technical challenges were identified during data transformation, particularly regarding topology. The existing datasets often contain unnecessary nodes at intersections that do not represent real-world connections, violating INSPIRE requirements. Additionally, critical attributes for routing, such as link direction and overpass/underpass distinctions, are missing or inconsistent in the source data, necessitating manual inspection and correction. Despite these gaps, the authors successfully demonstrated that a functional road network model compliant with INSPIRE could be created and used for route planning in ArcGIS, provided that six core attributes (e.g., road direction, speed limits, and connectivity) are properly defined and transformed. The study concludes that while a fully comprehensive INSPIRE transport network is not immediately feasible due to data gaps, a gradual implementation starting with road and rail networks is technically viable. The successful integration of available data into the ArcGIS model demonstrates that INSPIRE specifications are compatible with national needs and can support essential services like routing. The authors recommend that Lithuania adopt a systematic approach to data integration, addressing topological inconsistencies and attribute deficiencies through manual correction and improved data collection. This work provides a framework for other countries with similar fragmented data infrastructures to develop interoperable transport networks, balancing technical feasibility with the requirements of European spatial data harmonization.

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