Indexing/Abstracting Services and Databases

ITS Benefits and Costs Database. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Transportation, Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office. Electronic resource accessed June 2004; available at: http://www.benefitcost.its.dot.gov

This searchable database is intended to collect and freely disseminate data on the benefits and costs of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

National Transit Database. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration. Electronic resource accessed April 2004; available at: http://www.ntdprogram.com/

This database provides detailed transit agency profiles and a wealth of special topic data tables, many relating to revenue and expenses. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) collects and disseminates data on the state of mass transportation via the National Transit Database (NTD) program. Over 600 of the nation’s transportation providers submit data to the NTD annually. Both the public and private sectors use this data to assess the current state of mass transit and plan for the future.

National Transportation Atlas Databases (NTAD). Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 2003. Electronic resource accessed June 2004; available at: http://transtats.bts.gov/mappingcenter.asp

NTAD is a collection of geographic databases containing information on nationwide transportation facilities, transportation networks, and associated infrastructure, supporting research, analysis, and decisionmaking across all modes of transportation. It consists of 23 separate datasets, 14 of which have been updated in the 2003 edition.

Transit Infrastructure Database. Washington, DC: American Public Transportation Association. Annual.

Includes rail line data and station, stop, and parking data for all modes. Also includes status, mileage, and opening dates of new rail projects.

TranStats: The Intermodal Transportation Database. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Electronic resource accessed June 2004; available at: http://www.transtats.bts.gov/Search.asp

The TranStats database is designed for transportation researchers and analysts and is intended to provide “one stop shopping” for transportation data. It includes a searchable index, interactive analytical tools, and interactive mapping for visualizing data.