Abstract

Freight transportation plays a major role in determining the economy of a region. Efficient freight transportation systems are typically associated with reducing the cost of moving goods from and to logistics facilities. The objective of this study is to evaluate the intercity road freight network and particularly analysis trip pattern of intercity truck traffic, using the collected freight data and GIS techniques. Freight data is collected through roadside and interviews surveys which represent the main data source of this study. Various analyses for freight demand is carried out using GIS techniques, the output of this study is useful for decision makers to apply the correct decisions.

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