LUTSAM User`s Manual
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1. 7 iv B E Po 7 9 amp d il B B B B B d B PB P mw m i 74 Li E Figure 19 Buildable area density grid Area 2 single family 2 houses per acre Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 21 Stabe smart Delaware Department TUR WHITMAN REQUARDT amp ASSOCIATES LLP of Transportation LA SEC HITECTS FLARES WEALLF DG r1 La i yl zh as 5 e ____ _ For bach ima aren Teg om a honin par E k el an 5 angie Tamir 41 5 BE bein tarina A um m 1 Mere Mere 94 a fear 1 ATi Bere i i Im j 4 Bibe moons aj Figure 20 Buildable area density grid Area 32. 66 ld is 67 67 Network Connection 67 67 2 Dala 68 3D Micno Mopzr PROCESS INTRODUCTION The Land Use and Transportation Scenario Analysis and Microsimulation Tool LUTSAM GIS Application is the initial step in establishing a transferable process to perform Smart Transportation Smart Growth analyses using a combination of GIS Travel Demand and 3 D Microsimulation This LUTSAM GIS Application Users Manual documents all the necessary steps required to install and run the application The LUTSAM application uses industry standard GIS software ArcGIS along with a user friendly Graphical User Interface GUI developed in the NET framework environment LUTSAM estimates future land forms based upon various residential development patterns and proposed commercial and industrial land uses The process requires 1 model layers including a highway network links and nodes and a sidewalk network links and nodes 2 buildable region layers such as tax parcels land use and TAZ boundaries that are used to define the project region 3 base map layers such as roadways urban boundaries and natural features that provide location and geographic reference The planner performs the following steps to incorporate new land forms e Identity the project region where new development is proposed Subdivide the
3. am alos a a 4 TELL Figure 61 Select project road for commercial industrial building generation Select the Locate Building button to initiate placement of the commercial industrial building see Figure 62 Locate Building Figure 62 Location Building button Using the cursor select the location on the map for the commercial industrial building The building is added at the selected location see Figure 63 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 45 ate matins tdm Delaware Department UR WHITMAN REQUARDT ASSOCIATES LLP Transportation LHGIREERS SEC HITECTS FLAMES WEALLF m Hap E heii Emme x epe we a Man E sr Ares deren mi aren E raskdSdesakTAZS Bu El roa E Cen m omega 174405518 L65373813 Figure 63 Commercial industrial building generation compete Multi Family Residential Building Placement Specify the number of apartments units in the building in the Units box see Figure 64 Enter the frontage distance as the frontage of the building Next select a setback option select a project road and
4. Area 2 Area 3 Area 4 Save Sketch Add Sidewalk The subdivision area is 97 0039 acres Density 10 houses per acre 2 houses acre 30 houses acre 4 houses per acre CommercialMndustrial Connect Proiect Done Cancel Export to Model Figure 17 Select buildable area density When a density option is selected a grid of dots representing that number of houses per acre within the buildable area is displayed on the map A list of house types and their default frontage and setback will be listed on the LUTSAM main menu tab for the buildable area Figures 18 through 21 show example representations for density options 4 houses per acre 2 houses per acre commercial industrial and 30 houses per acre respectively 20 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application Projet Regiom Snap Regan ines Artus 1 E Ray x P barh 2283 trend Wok 797 zn 55 40 orgie ANT tare 41 E m ET bei i ieia radi E Papel T T Tem Bidi i E owCack Bibber 1
5. Figure 52 Select another road in buildable are for generation of houses Figure 53 illustrates how houses are not generated for that portion of the selected project road that is not within the current buildable area In order to place houses along the eastern most potion of the project road the tab for that buildable area must be actively displayed on the LUTSAM main menu Figure 53 Generated houses along second selected road 40 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 3D PROCESS Figure 54 shows the completion of house generation for example buildable area 1 which has a density of 4 houses per acre Note the total number of houses added is shown above the house type picture aren acre aren hams are 71 pie eps puru er ed MEE Lae ear edu Tiered bh tote 1 LUE Figure 54 House generation complete for Area 1 4 houses per acre Figure 55 shows the completion of house generation for example buildable area 2 which has a density of 2 houses per acre Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 41 State Es amp Smart Trasspertatica Delaware Department TUR WHITMAN REQUARDT amp ASSOCIATES atiahve 2 Transportation EHGIREEBE ABCHITICTS FLA MERE wWEALLF i 88
6. E 29 dew ll N aui E A 29 Select Road for Sidewalk Placement eese 30 gt A E 33 27 Generale Houses in Build eee 37 E E E E E E 37 Select Setback 37 Select Road for House 37 Residential House 38 42 Commercial Industrial Building Placement 45 Multi Family Residential Building Placement eere 46 CG m 47 Connect Houses to Project RE 47 Connect Houses to Project Side wal eS 49 2 9 Connect Project to Macro Model 2 2 22 2222221 50 2 10 Export Project to Macro 2 51 Nero escena me 52 OECTION 3 9D VISUALIZATION E 53 53 3 2 Display the 3D Analyst 53 JS ID Analys K ATCSCON T 54 3 4 Displaying LUTSAM GIS Application Data in 5 54 Display Roads and e 54 Display Houses with S ODDS
7. yese lt E Mos LN E rh 5 is s 4 osc a 4 Y A en b 0 bt 5 66 gt 5 Figure 29 Snap project road to road centerline project road start very Wri 2 Q AGE MDs TUS 4 e Figure 30 Snap project road to road centerline project road end Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 27 Bo us Delaware Department Delaware WMERSA REQUARDT ASSOCIATES LLP atiative of Transportation ENGIRELRS ARCHITECTS FLAMNEKS WRARLLF COM r Save Road Sketch When road sketching is completed click the Save Sketch button to save the project roads see Figure 31 Figure 31 Save project roads button After the Save Sketch button is clicked the density dot grids are turned off see Figure 32 A grid may be re displayed at any time by checking the bo
8. Centroids SidewalkTAZs SidewalkNodes El SidewalkLinks El Sidewalks E NetworkNodes E NetworkLinks Roads Macro_TAZ Buildable Regions TaxParcels Sussex Buildable Regions NewCastle_Buildable_Regions O Kent_Buildable_Regions Peninsula LandUse 2000 2040 El O County Boundaries Figure 2 Default Table of Contents TAZs in the macro model This layer is not usually displayed but is required by LUTSAM for data transfer from the macro model to the micro model Base Map Data Layers Road and sidewalk centerlines and county boundaries are included as reference features These layers also provide data such as road name and county name to the micro model Buildable Region Data Layers Buildable region layers contain areas where development may occur and are used as areal basis for creating a micro model The micro model must be constructed within a buildable region as defined by one or more of these layers Additional buildable region layers may be added by the application administrator 10 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 3D PROCESS 2 2 Launch LUTSAM The LUTSAM toolbar is displayed when the map document opens This can be moved to the user s preferred location Click 3DMMG_App to launch the application Figure 3 3D Micro Model Icon Projects Micro model scenarios created in LUTSAM are organized into projects Each proj
9. Pait Rega bot Tem TM TT 2 jm 25 fie Emo l per 81 B 20 ci D pees he Cael andi Nos Susa dns 7 g E MES i 4 i 184815 eir Figure 55 House generation complete for Area 2 2 houses per Delete Houses It may necessary to modify houses placed as result of automatic Generate Houses operation Figure 56 shows an example of instance where the Generate Houses operation has placed a house directly on a project road 42 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 3D PROCESS m Lia Hg 2 Sate vee LL Arm Ti paces Radial i T Tre n5
10. Both 36 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 3D Micno Mopzr PROCESS 2 7 Generate Houses in Build Area Houses are generated within a buildable area according to frontage and setback distances from a selected road All houses generated along a road have the same frontage and setback distances Specify Frontage Frontage distance is used as the spacing between houses Each house type has a default frontage distance that is displayed in the Frontage box when the house type is selected This distance may be changed by entering a new value in the Frontage box see Figure 47 Frontage 70 ft Figure 47 Specify frontage Select Setback Option Setback distance is used as the offset of the house from the road Each house type has a default setback distance for both Smart Growth and Traditional alternatives When the house type is selected the defaults are displayed under the Select Setback heading A Custom option is also available that enables the user to change the setback distance by typing a new value in the Custom box A Select Setback option must be selected by clicking in the circle next to the desired option see Figure 48 Select Setback Smart Growth default 40 ft C Traditional default 65 ft C Custom ft Figure 48 Select setback option Select Road for House Placement Click the Select Road button on the buildable area tab then use the cursor to select a road The road is displayed
11. Project Intermediate Data Layers LUTSAM makes use of several data layers to help the user create organize and visualize the micro model The ProjectBuild layer stores the buildable region and subdivided areas for which the micro model is being created The areas in this data layer are copied from one or more of the Buildable Region data layers included by default The user has the opportunity to subdivide these areas as required for the project The ProjectRoads amp ProjectSidewalks layers store project specific road and sidewalk features Unlike the model network link data which are straight lines between nodes these lines may be sketched in a more realistic layout 38 Layers 3D Micno Mopzr PROCESS E Project TAZs ProjectHouses El ProjectNodes El ProjectLinks ProjectSidewalkTAZs ProjectSidewalkNodes El ProjectSidewalkLinks El ProjectSidewalks ProjectRoads El TAZ Centroids SidewalkTA7s El SidewalkNodes SidewalkLinks El Sidewalks El NetworkNodes El NetworkLinks Roads El ProjectBuild L1 Figure 7 Project Table of Contents The ProjectHouses data layer stores features which will be converted to TAZs when the project scenario design is complete House type frontage setback and other relevant information is stored for each feature in the ProjectHouses layer and this data is transferred to the micro model w
12. 3D Analyst is an ArcMap extension that provides visualization and analysis tools for 3D enabled data This extension may be used to display a scenario created with LUTSAM GIS process Note 3D Analyst requires purchase of additional licensing from ESRI 3 1 Enable 3D Analyst From the ArcMap main menu select Customize gt Extensions Click the check box next to 3D Analyst then select Close see Figure 76 3 x ArcScan O Bentley WaterGEMS SELECTseries 3 License not available O Geostatistical Analyst Maplex License not available 2 O Network Analyst License not available Publisher A Schematics License not available L Spatial Analyst License not available e Tracking Analyst License not available O XTools Pro Description 3D Analyst 10 0 Copyright 1999 2010 ESRI Inc All Rights Reserved Provides tools for surface modeling and 3D visualization Figure 76 ArcMap Extensions menu 3 2 Display the 3D Analyst Toolbar To display the 3D Analyst toolbar select Customize gt Toolbars gt 3D Analyst from the ArcMap main menu see Figure 77 Figure 77 3D Analyst toolbar Section 3 3D Visualization 53 er um Delaware Department UUR WHITMAN REQUARDT amp ASSOCIATES LLP Transportation LHGIREEBS FLAMESEES WEALLF 3 3 3D Analyst ArcScene is the 3D Analyst application that is recommended
13. Connect to macro model status Two temporary shapefiles are created during the connection process IntersectPts and IntersectPtsMulti These data layers may remain in the Table of Contents after processing is complete They can safely be removed from the Table of Contents but removal is not required 50 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 3D Micro MopkEL PROCESS Figure 73 shows the example project buildable region after the Connect Project process is completed Figure 73 Connect to macro model complete 2 10 Export Project to Macro Model Exporting the project to the macro model merges the micro model data within the project buildable region with the existing macro model data The resulting data files can be used by modeling software that supports the use of the ESRI shapefile format Click the Export to Model button to initiate the export process see Figure 74 The time required for the export process is dependent upon several items including network configuration data storage location and size of the existing macro model Export to Model Figure 74 Export to Model button Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 51 Figure 75 shows example project buildable region after export of the project data to macro Smart Transportation Delaware Department WHITMAN REQUARDT ASSOCIATES LLP tiative ar Transportation ARCHITECTS PLAN m
14. Multiples Aftribules 187 o Box Store Bax Siong Family 307 Muls 307 24 j 21 hia 21 20 t Family 4T Family 4T 142 Figure 80 Layer Properties Symbology tab Each type of house in the ProjectHouses data layer will be displayed with a different symbol Right click on the first house type in the list and select Properties for Selected Symbol s On the Symbol Selector form click the Edit Symbol button On the Symbol Property Editor select a Type of 3D Marker Symbol see Figure 81 Section 3 3D Visualization 55 pote 242 Smart Tresspertatiea Delaware Department UUR WHITMAN REQUARDT ASSOCIATES LLP j of Tra nsportation EHGIREEBE ABCHITICTS FLA MERE Symbol Property Editor E Properties Type 3b Marker Symbol gt World units Meters 30 3D Simple Marker Symbol Arrow Marker Symbol Character Marker Symbol Picture Marker Symbol simple Marker Symbol 0 0000 H 0 0000 8 0000 Keep aspect ratio Set Actual Size Figure 81 Symbol Property Editor Type pull down list Navigate to the location of the 3D model file and select it The 3D model is displayed on the Symbol Property Editor in the Preview windows see Figure 82 Symbol Property Editor 21 Properties Typ
15. on delaware Depertment UUR WHITMAN REQUARDT ASSOCIATES 11 mi of Tra nsportation GHAR EODES SECHITECTS FLAMES WEALLF OM 1 4 Configure Default Map Document From within ArcMap open the default map document AppBin 3DMMG mxd Enable Toolbar Enable the LUTSAM toolbar by selecting Customize gt Toolbars gt SSTI Set Data Sources Set the data sources for all layers in the Table of Contents as described in Section 4 Administration of the LUTSAM GIS Application Map Document Set Up 8 Section 1 Installing and Configuring the LUTSAM GIS Application 3D PROCESS SECTION 2 UsING THE LUTSAM GIS APPLICATION 2 1 Start ArcMap Creating a New Project Start ArcMap Open the default map document by selecting File gt Open and navigating to the default location of 3DMMG mxd Ask the application administrator for this location While the actual displayed map may appear different the toolbars and table of contents displayed when the map document opens should resemble Figure 1 Boouwsks Peet Ste Gee Cee Wieden LDe 1 ipae re gt _ Sussex Budae Regc
16. 3D navigation tools in ArcScene for detailed instructions for these tools Figure 87 shows a 3D view of the micro model data Figure 86 ArcScene Navigation tools Section 3 3D Visualization 59 State Smart Delaware Deportment TUR WHITMAN REQUARDT amp ASSOCIATES 11 Transportation EHGIREEBE ABCHITICTS FLA MERE WEALLF o 1 Tiii a 2 Figure 87 ArcScene 3D view of micro model data 60 Section 3 3D Visualization 3D Micno Mopzr PROCESS SECTION 4 ADMINISTRATION OF THE LUTSAM GIS APPLICATION 4 1 Application Parameters and Defaults The 3DMMG_Parameters Microsoft Access database contains two tables that enable the customizing of certain aspects of the LUTSAM application The HouseParameters table contains one record for each applicable house type and stores information specific to each house type such as setback and frontage The AppDefaults table contains a single record that stores application defaults and system information such as data paths and attribute names specific to each installation These two tables must be modified for each installation 3DMMG Parameters mdb The 3DMMG Parameters database resides the application data folder This folder is specified in the AppbDefaults table in DataTemplatePa
17. PARI 22 mem Figure 68 House orientation after connect 48 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 3D Micno Mopzr PROCESS Fieure 69 shows the example project buildable region with all houses connected Note the connectors short green lines and house rotation compare to Figure 65 Mirihi 1 oer eet ape Bem d cl 121 parcis Beeman En T cami eM rici nca i e 2 sjjzmos u ee oe P asrud a u EF _ 211 LIN Figure 69 House orientation after connect all buildable areas connected Connect Houses to Project Sidewalks Because the micro model road and sidewalk networks are independent of each other the project houses must also be connected to project sidewalks Connecting houses to the project sidewalks creates a single connector line that will be converted into links between a TAZ and a node in the micro model Click the Select Sidewalk button then select a project sidewalk with the cursor Select the Connect Houses button to perform the connection process see Figure 66 Note Specitying a side of sidewalk option is not required by the conn
18. Roads button ArcMap Editor Toolbar The Editor toolbar contains tools for adding features and modifying their geometry see Figure 23 Editor oan Oe s Hs da o Figure 23 Editor toolbar ArcMap Snapping Toolbar The Snapping toolbar contains options that control the snapping environment of the map see Figure 24 The snapping environment options are used when creating features to ensure that specific parts of the features are geo coincident i e share exactly the same coordinates with parts of other features For example toggling on the Point Snapping option before beginning to add a road ensures that the end of the road is at the same coordinates as a target point feature Snapping EN Figure 24 Snapping toolbar ArcMap Create Features Menu The Create Features menu contains templates for adding features see Figure 25 Templates listed on the top portion of the menu specify feature type i e line point and default attribute values for each data layer Selection of a template displays appropriate Construction Tools for that feature type Note If the Create Features menu is not visible display it by selecting the Create Features icon on the far right of the Editor toolbar Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 23 Smart Tramspert ation atiative Delaware Department of Transportation e Steps for Creating Roads At least one project ro
19. can be used as a symbol ArcScene supports import of models from COLLADA OpenFlight SketchUp 3ds max and VRML formats The example project uses models created in SketchUp these files have an skp file extension Right click on ProjectHouses in Table of Contents and select Properties On the Layer Properties form select the Symbology tab From the list on the left select Categories gt Unique Values In the Value Field select Type from the pull down list Click on the Add AII Values button see Figure 80 Each unique house type value from the ProjectHouses data layer is listed Uncheck all other values Note If multiple 3D models exist for a house type symbology may be defined by unique combinations of two fields Type and Model From the list on the left of the Symbology tab select Categories Unique Values many fields In the Value Fields select Type from the first pull down list and Model from the second pull down list Layer Properties E A x Joms amp Flelales Elevebon Cache Globe Extrusion HTML Popup Globe General Selecion Dwsplay Symbology DeimaonQuer Labets 5 Dhina categones using unique valies of one feld Categories Color Ramp Unique values Unique values many fal i Match 15 symbols m a sf Quirites Charts all other values other values 0
20. commercial industrial Te xf ie a ne et ee Cee tt epi inier Acad hoses cor nce wa ee ere 27 110 8 1 d Peces cdm rks H 4 Mar TaxParces j 1 Figure 21 Buildable area density grid Area 4 multi family 30 per acre 22 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 3D Micno Mopzr PROCESS 2 5 Sketch Project Roads and Sidewalks Project roads and sidewalks provide the basis for the micro model links While links are straight lines between nodes roads and sidewalks may be created with a more realistic representation Turns and curves may be present in the sketched roads and sidewalks Sketching roads and sidewalks uses native mode ArcMap functionality This functionality is described below but for additional information refer to the ArcGIS Desktop Help Sketch Roads Select the Sketch Roads button see Figure 22 If not previously displayed two new toolbars are added to the interface the Editor toolbar and the Snapping toolbar Sketch Roads Figure 22 Sketch
21. connection process see Figure 66 Connect Houses Figure 66 Connect Houses button Note Specifying a side of road option is not required by the connection process When houses are created they are displayed at a default angle see Figure 67 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 47 T amp Delaware Department WHITMAN REQUARDT 8 ASSOCIATES LLP af Transportation ABCHITECTS FLAMESEES WEALLFODGM i cR AAPOR mn Eo E i area bj hans pee mii 585 powell eee m mrt Cees IG Figure 67 House orientation prior to connect The Connect Houses process updates the angle of each house so that it is displayed at the correct orientation to a project road see Figure 68 im Pp 4 Begins APG 2 58 46 en nig 2 144 129754 bandi b Matres Mor E lod 2 4 Dem cH aint
22. for viewing and analysis of smaller datasets such as the datasets generated by the LUTSAM application Select the ArcScene icon from 3D Analyst toolbar see Figure 78 On ArcScene Getting Started screen select New Scenes from the left side Select OK Figure 78 ArcScene icon 3dAnalyst toolbar 3 4 Displaying LUTSAM GIS Application Data in ArcScene Add houses roads and sidewalks created with the LUTSAM GIS application to the new ArcScene documentby selecting the Add Data icon and navigating to the project location Select the ProjectHouses ProjectRoads and ProjectSidewalks layers then click Add Display Roads and Sidewalks Double click on the line symbol below ProjectRoads in the Table of Contents On the Symbol Selector form click the Edit Symbol button On the Symbol Property Editor select a Type of 3D Simple Line Symbol see Figure 79 Select OK Symbol Property Editor 2 x Properties World units Meters 30 Simple Line Symbol 3D Simple Line Style Strip Width 8 0000 4 Duality Lawy High Figure 79 Symbol Property Editor 3D Simple Line Symbol 54 Section 3 3D Visualization 3D 1 PROCESS Repeat the symbol selection process for the ProjectSidewalks Display Houses with 3D Symbols To display each house type created with the LUTSAM GIS application with 3D representation 3D model
23. see Figure 14 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 17 WHITMAN REQUARDT amp ASSOCIATES LLP hECHITICTS FLAMNLRS amp mat rY Delaware Deportment ur Vatiative of Transportation Figure 14 Select buildable region to subdivide To perform the subdivision click the Subdivide button from the Step 2 Subdivide Region into Areas portion of the LUTSAM main menu Using the cursor click on the map once outside of the buildable region After the initial click moving the cursor displays a rubber band line Sketch a line completely across the buildable region Single click to add a point of inflection and change the direction of the cut line Double click to end the line and divide the region Additional subdivisions may be created by repeating the Select Subdivide cycle Note For those users familiar with native mode ArcMap operations this button operates the same as ArcMap s Cut Polygon tool Once the subdivision operation is complete select the Save button from the Step 2 Subdivide Region into Areas portion of the LUTSAM main menu Individual Buildable Areas Selection of the Save button from the Step 2 Subdivide Region into Areas portion of the LUTSAM main menu initiates Step 3 of the micro model creation Upon Save a tab is generated on the LUTSAM main menu for each buildable area created during the subdivision process In Figure 15 the buildable region has been subd
24. the Add In file installation click Install Add In 1 2 Install LUTSAM Data Copy AppData and AppBin folders to a network location to enable access by multiple users 1 3 Configure Application Defaults Database Open the Microsoft Access database 3D MMG_Parameters mdb located in the AppData folder Openthetable AppDefaults Update ProjectWorkspacePath DataTemplatePath HouseTypePicturePath FootprintPath and 3DModelPath to the appropriate locations ProjectWorkspacePath System location of default workspace DataTemplatePath System location of application data templates These templates are in the AppData folder included with the installation package HouseTypePicturePath System location of images for house types These images are in the AppBin HouseTypes folder included with the installation package FootprintPath System location of building footprint bmp files These files are in the AppBin HouseTypes Footprints folder included with the installation package 3DModelPath System location of house 3D models If no 3D models exist leave this field null If 3D house models will be used to display houses within a 3D application update the field 3DModelExtension with the file extension of the 3D models For example if the 3D house models were produced with SketchUp the extension would be skp Section 1 Installing and Configuring the LUTSAM GIS Application 7 Delaware Department Tramperist
25. with red arrows indicating the line direction see Figure 49 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 37 _ Delaware Deportment WHITMAN REQUARDT ASSOCIATES LLP vatiative of Transportation as 8 M hECHITICTS FLA MNLRS WERLLF Mentis Prajac Bagian Sas Region eee Aree 7 ih 5 Aeg 20 1 fer Cech T thema E aren t Aree Cus aum Vm PB d boast ties Cree dea 69 d Per ere l 1753442 384 ATAT ei Figure 49 Select road for house placement Right and left sides of the road are dependent upon the direction of the line and are determined based upon the direction the displayed red arrows are pointing In Figure 51 the right side of the project road is to the west of the road and the left side of the road is to the east Residential House Placement Click the Generate Houses button to create houses along the selected road see Figure 50 Generate Houses Figure 50 Generate Houses button Houses are placed using the specified frontage as the distance between the houses the specified setback as the offset from the road a
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27. 55 3 5 Displaying Background 58 PRU 59 4 bs T 4 r Ent YE UUR WHITMAN REQUARDT amp ASSOCIATES 11 rei aitiatiee Transportation LH GOA MECH PLAS COH SECTION 4 ADMINISTRATION OF THE LUTSAM GIS APPLICATION 61 4 1 Application Parameters and Defaults 61 61 Parameters 61 App Detaults 62 Application Configuration 62 62 AEWA 63 Sidewalk Buffer 63 4 2 Required Data Layers and Supporting 1 2 2 2 2 2 63 Model Data Links and NOGBS ie 63 Bela Cee MC c ere M 63 o ETT 63 63 SD 64 64 ds 64 65 4 uium 65 Map Document Data Layer noter iieri eios morie 66 44 Project Speciile Data Layers
28. B WHITMAN EHGIREERS ARCHITECTS Create Features lt Search gt 5 ProjectNodes ProjectRoads ProjectSidewalkLinks ProjectSidewalkLinks f Construction Tools Line L Rectangle Circle Ellipse 2 Freehand Figure 25 Create features menu E608 FREUT Figure 26 Snap project road to macro model node project road start 24 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application REQUARDT amp ASSOCIATES get LLP WERLLF 3D PROCESS Continue adding a line clicking once to add a vertex 1 a point of inflection and clicking twice to end the line Note Avoid using right angles on a single line when creating roads as these angles may cause issues during the Connect Houses process see Section 2 8 Connect Houses at version 1 0 Instead create 2 separate roads that intersect at a right angle Project roads must also be snapped to each other to ensure a properly connected model network Enabling the End Edge or Vertex snapping options from the Snapping toolbar will help ensure correct connectivity All snapping options may be toggled on or off during the sketching operation Figure 27 and Figure 28 illustrate how a second project road may be added to a buildable area and the appropriate snapping options for that
29. LAWSEES WRALLF COM SidewalkNodes Source to model sidewalk network nodes Set a definition query on this layer to include those nodes not considered to be model centroids SidewalkLinks Source to model sidewalk network links Sidewalks Source to sidewalk centerlines NetworkNodes Source to model road network nodes Set a definition query on this layer to include only those nodes not considered to be model centroids NetworkLinks Source to model road network links Roads Source to street centerlines Macro_TAZ Source to macro TAZ areas County_Boundaries Source to county polygons Note The file name of the data source may be different than the associated layer as listed in the Table of Contents The application will look only at the Table of Contents name when accessing non project specific data layers Map Document Data Layer Symbology Symbology within the default map document for existing model link and nodes basemap data and buildable regions may be altered by the application administrator Since the default map document is copied to the user s project location upon creation of a new project the symbology of the default map document will become the initial project symbology Initial symbology of project specific data houses TAZs etc is defaulted by the application The user may change the symbology of the project through ArcMap tools Any user modifications will be saved with the project but will not be available upon creati
30. P SEL HITEC TS FLAMES App Defaults Table Field Name Definition ProjectWorkspacePath System location of default workspace DataTemplatePath System location of application data templates HouseTypePicturePath System location of images for house types FootprintPath System location of building footprint bmp files SidewalkBufferStrip Default width of sidewalk buffer in feet Used for sidewalk placement Road Width Average road width in feet Used for house and sidewalk placement SidewalkWidth Average sidewalk width in feet Used for sidewalk placement TAZStart Beginning value for network model centroid numbering NodeStart Beginning value for network model node numbering ReferenceScale Scale used for determining house footprint display size BuildableAreas Comma delimited list of layers from which buildable region may be selected Layer names must match layer names in ArcMap Table of Contents Buildable_Regions group layer CountyRequiredFields Comma delimited list of field names used by application from the county boundary layer RoadRequiredFields Comma delimited list of field names used by application from the street centerline layer LinkRequiredFields Comma delimited list of field names used by application from the existing model s link layer NodeRequired Fields Comma delimited list of field names used by application from the existing model s node layer 3DModelPath Sy
31. S LLP of Transportation LHGIREERS ABCHITECTS FLAMEERS step I identify project Region Step 2 Subdivide Region into Areas Region Select subdivide Step X For Each Area Sketch Rods Add Sidewalk Sive Sketch area Area Areas Area 4 houses per acre Smart Growth defaule 40 ft Traditional default 65 ft C Custom it Calect Road Select Side ol Road Right Left Both Export to Model Connect Project 0 of 0 possible houses placed Tener ate Houses Figure 42 House type selected Area 1 4 houses per acre mm xil E ED Sa hoses E amp 3 T i tasas AL ed arena m LII Figure 43 Preview house type Area 2 2 houses per acre Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 3D PROCESS Step 1 Popa Region step 2 subdivide Region into Armas p Step 3 For Each Area Area Area Area Area 4 2 houses acre 0 of possible ho
32. S wn 10 Buildable Region Data 10 VP LUTS AM 11 gj car P HH 11 New Project 2 gt 11 Opening an Existing 12 Macro Model Network Data 12 13 Project Micro Model Data 13 Project Intermediate Data dene PR UN nie 13 2 3 LUTSAM Main MEU 14 T 15 15 Cancel 15 2 4 Buildable Regions and 15 Identify Project Buildable Region 15 Jesup he Rede EE A EE EE 16 Subdivide Buildable 17 Man an tipi eiui NETTO oL 18 Select Buildable Area Density C 20 3D Micno Mopzr PROCESS 2 5 Sketch Project Roads 23 ree ee ee rere 23 a ccu O 23 ArcMap Toolbar um 23 ArcMap Create Features 23 Steps for Creating CDL 24 Save Koad Sken c 28
33. SSTI 3D Micro MopELING PROCESS USER S MANUAL LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION SCENARIO ANALYSIS AND MICROSIMULATION TOOL 5 ARCHITECTS FLARMERS COM eee initiative LMAN REQUARDT 8 ASSOCIATES LLP 4 i Dr Smart Transportation 4 T r gm Delaware Imen UUR WHITMAN REQUARDT ASSOCIATES LLP latihw af Transportation HGIRELNS ARCHITECTS FLAMNERS c 5 SECTION 1 INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING THE LUTSAM GIS APPLICATION 7 11 Install ArcMap Extensii 7 7 1 3 Configure Application Defaults Database 7 1 4 Configure Default Map 8 8 Be E 8 SECTION 2 Usine THE LUTSAM 9 P 9 ecc du rro M 9 Continuing Previously Created 2 2 2 2 2 2 10 G00 br M 10 Macio Mode 10 pase Map Lay OL
34. Seti are dE HM tec ir F 08 dI Figure 56 Area for deletion of generated houses This house should be deleted to create a more realistic scenario Select the Delete Houses button to begin the delete operation see Figure 57 Figure 57 Delete Houses button A prompt is displayed to remind the user that this operation cannot be reversed see Figure 58 ArcMap xj This operation cannot be undone Continue e Figure 58 Delete houses prompt Select No to abort the delete operation Select Yes to continue Hold down the left mouse button and drag the cursor until a box is drawn around the house or houses to be deleted see Figure 59 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 43 Delaware Department TUR WHITMAN REQUARDT amp ASSOCIATES LLP at Transportation LHGIREEBS ABCHITECTS FLAMESEES Hep r gp bem mmo cog amp angisi eed hem d arena area ea y d pem TIS nas tr etc i rd ZR Er 8 4 ia LI 2 ne Figure 59 Select house to delete Release the mouse button to perform the dele
35. The data layers in the default map document must be connected to the appropriate data source With default map document open the application administrator should right click on each data layer in the table of contents and select Properties Then use the Set Data Source button on the Source tab to navigate to the appropriate source location for the data layer Save the default map document to ensure that each new project connects to the correct data sources Note Select the List By Source icon at the top of the Table of Contents to set the data source for the HouseParameters and AppDefaults tables These tables are part of the application installation but must be included in the default map document Layer names in the Table of Contents should not be altered The following layers are required to be in the default map document and are required to be named as listed TAZ_Centroids Source to model road network nodes Set a definition query on this layer to include only those nodes considered to be model centroids SidewalkTAZs Source to model sidewalk network nodes Set a definition query on this layer to include only those nodes considered to be model centroids Section 4 Administration of the LUTSAM GIS Application 65 r m 4 ielaweare Deportment or B i mart tation Lelowore UUR WHITMAN REQUARDT 4 ASSOCIATES LLP SF satiohve of Transportation LH GIRELRE ARCHITECTS F
36. ach buildable area will contain a single house type This house type provides the basis for demographic assumptions made by the modeling software After saving sketched roads house types applicable to the selected density are listed on the buildable area tab There are two buttons for each house type one is labeled with a house type description and the other displays a camera icon Selection of the camera button displays an image of the house type see Figure 41 1 i k D bark Por E 2 nies g 1 um Pus bach d md u L Ari 1 The DB eed laus neve rw eno mur ume ol beet eS HHH Figure 41 Preview house type Area 1 4 houses per acre Selection of a house type description button changes the appearance of the buildable area tab displaying tools to be used for generating houses Figures 42 through 46 show the different house type options and tools for each of the four buildable areas in the example project Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 33 tmart Delaware Deparment TUR WHITMAN REQUARDT ASSOCIATE
37. ad must begin or end at the same location as a node or link in the macro model This will ensure that the designed micro model will successfully connect into the macro model Set the snapping option for the beginning of the road by selecting the Point Snapping option from the Snapping toolbar Select the ProjectRoads template from the Create Features menu then select Line from the Construction Tools Place the cursor over a macro model node Figure 26 shows how the target snap feature is labeled on the map as the cursor hovers over it Click once to begin a line m ELI met Lorry fe T Bi i Pa mam V ATE le am va 9 viis Layers 2 E e d ia vm E B Pop LN jd eeh P dk 2 mn L1 LI Bm nce AS FU a r Lj a E 4 B B MRSA la
38. addition The beginning of the road is snapped to the first project road Edge Snapping option and the end of the road is snapped to a macro model node Point Snapping option Caime Wimm 53 5 _ ae ah ee r L m 27 m project road to project road project road start Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 25 Delaware Department UUR WHITMAN REQUARDT amp ASSOCIATES LLP Ls af Tra nspearlation FLAMESEES WEALLFODGM nct BLAGUES DENIS Figure 28 Snap project road to macro model node project road end Project roads may snap to any other feature in the map In the example illustrated in Figure 29 and Fieure 30 the project road through the Commercial Industrial buildable area is snapped to a road centerline at both the beginning and end of the project road Connectivity with the macro model will later be established where the project road crosses the macro model link purple line 26 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 3D PROCESS NUT L n 151 m E B N H8 E j s 4 DN
39. cription value should have a corresponding footprint bmp file which uses the value as the file name Footprint files are expected to reside in the AppDefaults FootprintPath location Data Templates Data templates are empty shapefiles with the data structure as expected by the application When a user starts a new project these templates are copied to the project location and added to user s project map document Data templates as delivered with the LUTSAM application should be projected into the client s standard coordinate system Section 4 Administration of the LUTSAM GIS Application 63 r m 4 ielaweare Deportment or B i mart tation Lelowore UUR WHITMAN REQUARDT amp ASSOCIATES LLP of Transportation LH GIRELRE ARCHITECTS FLAMSEES WRALLF COM Data templates are stored in the AppDefaults DataTemplatePath location Attribute fields should not be deleted from these templates If deemed necessary the application administrator may add attribute fields to these templates Added fields will not however be utilized by the application Data templates exist for the following project layers ProjectHouses ProjectNodes ProjectLinks ProjectSidewalkNodes ProjectSidewalkLinks ProjectRoads ProjectBuild House Type Pictures The application will display a picture of a selected house type if there is a corresponding image file The file name must match the value for Ho
40. ction 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 3D Micno Mopzr PROCESS Application Close Options LUTSAM may be closed by selecting the Done or Cancel buttons from the main menu Closing the application will return you to native mode ArcMap Done Button The Done button saves the map document to the project workspace and closes the application Cancel Button The Cancel button deletes any features created during the current application session and closes the application This deletion cannot be undone Note Selecting the close X in the upper right corner of the menu will close the application without deleting features but will not save the map document Select File gt Save from the ArcMap main toolbar to save the project map document if the LUTSAM main menu was closed in this manner 2 4 Buildable Regions and Areas The first step in creation of the micro model is to define the geographic location over which design of the micro model will occur referred to as the buildable region The project buildable region is created by selecting one or more regions from the buildable regions data sources The selected region is copied to the project so that subsequent subdivision of the region into areas does not affect the source data Buildable areas are created by identifying a buildable region for the project and then subdividing that region into smaller buildable areas For each buildable area the user will have the opportunity to specify hous
41. e 3b Marker Symbol gt World units Meters 30 3D Placement Import B SSTI App AppBin 3D Big_Box_Store skp Color Use material draping 41 4014 53 7631 8 0000 Keep aspect ratio Set Actual Size Figure 82 Symbol Property Editor 3D marker symbol preview 56 Section 3 3D Visualization 3D MicnRo Mopzr PROCESS Place the cursor over the X red axis in the 3D Preview window and drag it to alter the orientation of the symbol This affects how the symbol is displayed in the Table of Contents Select the Thumbnail camera icon to save the new orientation Click the Set Actual Size button to set the symbol size Select OK on the Symbol Property Editor then select OK on the Symbol Selector form Repeat the symbol selection process for each house type selecting the appropriate 3D model file as the 3D marker symbol On the Layer Properties Symbology tab click the Advanced gt Rotation Select Angle from the Rotate Points pull down list and specify a Rotation Style of Arithmetic see Figure 83 Select OK Rotate around axis z Rotate Points by Angle in this Angle Rotation Style at at 0 270 180 180 270 7 Geographic Arithmetic Random 0 00 Figure 83 Rotate 3D menu Select OK on the Layer Properties form Houses roads and sidewalks are displayed from a bird s eye vi
42. eates roads in the project area If a density layer is removed from the Table of Contents it will be added back to the project the next time the project is opened Network Connection Layers When the Connect Project button is selected from the application main menu the resultant processing creates two temporary shapefiles IntersectPts and IntersectPtsMulti These data layers may remain in the Table of Contents after processing is complete They can safely be removed from the Table of Contents but removal is not required Output Layers Micro model nodes and links created within the application are connected to the existing network and new node and link shapefiles are created for use in the modeling software These new shapefiles will be created in the project folder and named with the convention ToModel_ lt network gt _ lt date gt where lt network gt is either Road or Sidewalk and lt date gt is the current date in the format yyyymmdd The output layers will not be automatically added to the map document s Table of Contents Section 4 Administration of the LUTSAM GIS Application 67 FLARE Delaware Department N Trameperiation 2elaware Department UUR WHITMAN REQUARDT amp ASSOCIATES LLP vatictive of Transportation 5 WERALLF COM 4 5 Data Security The LUTSAM GIS application does not prevent the user from using native mode ArcMap functionality Therefore an
43. ect consists of a map document and project specific data layers The map document and data layers are stored in a project folder the location of which is specified by the user Each project supports a single micro model scenario New Project Initialization If anew project is being started the application prompts for navigation to anew project folder Highlight the appropriate folder and click the Select button see Figure 4 Lookin C Users whaubert 4910 27 5 Games Searches Ei Templates Name Documents Cancel i Show of type catalog location Figure 4 Select new project folder Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 11 tate Meloweore De art irae Delaware Department UR WHITMAN REQUARDT ASSOCIATES LLP latiohve of Transportation ARCHITECTS FLAMMEES WRALLF Enter a for new project next menu and click see Figure 5 SSTI Enter Project Cancel Sandalwood Sub Scenario 1 Figure 5 Enter new project name The project map document and project specific data layers are saved to the project folder Temporary files created by the application are also written to the project folder Opening an Existing Project If a previously created project is being continued the map document that was opened before launching LUTSAM points to the project specific da
44. ection process Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 49 M Delaware Deportment mat Tramperistin delaware Deportme WHITMAN REQUARDT 8 ASSOCIATES LLP OF Transportation ARCHITECTS PLANETEI WER amp LLF cO 2 9 Connect Project to Macro Model Network When house generation for all project buildable areas is complete the project roads project sidewalks and project houses must be converted to TAZs nodes and links in preparation for inclusion in the data file that will be used by the modeling software Select the Connect Project button from the LUTSAM main menu to initiate the macro model connection process see Figure 70 Figure 70 Connect Project button A prompt is displayed to confirm start of the macro model connection process see Figure 71 Select No to abort the process Select Yes to continue Connect current project to existing modeling network Figure 71 Connect to macro model prompt The macro model connection process takes several minutes to complete A status menu is displayed and updated as different stages of the process are begun see Figure 72 When the status menu disappears the macro model connection process is complete Looking for connections to existing network Splitting roads at intersections Adding nodes at intersections Processing houses Updating copied network links Creating project links Figure 72
45. ew see Figure 54 Section 3 3D Visualization 57 WERLLF F x i Sate if Delaware Deparment WHITMAN REQUARDT ASSOCIATES LLP atiahve of Tra nsperation EHGIREEBE ABCHITICTS FLA MERE eee ET Sanaa a UE H s 4 4 lt gt E NI Y pow 4 j Ne Nad x is uus d L 4 4 2 M ES TUA d Figure 84 ArcScene display of micro model data 3 5 Displaying Background Images Aerial photography or satellite imagery can provide reference information for the micro model Add images by selecting the Add Data button then navigating to the location of the image files Select the desired image s then click Add Figure 85 shows the micro model data from a bird s eye view with the images added 58 Section 3 3D Visualization 3D PROCESS a a BEN Us ECL EY TIT 1 rm m ______ Bl eee enpu Figure 85 ArcScene display of micro model data with background images 3 6 3D Viewing Tools for navigating in the 3D view are available on the ArcScene Navigation toolbar see Figure 56 See the ArcGIS Desktop Help section About
46. hen the features are converted to TAZs Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 13 uf m Transportation Delaware Deporment UUR WHITMAN REQUARDT ASSOCIATES LLP Transportation CA FLAMES WERALLF CM Density layers are created when the density is selected for a buildable area see section Select Buildable Area Density The naming convention for these data layers is lt gt n where X is the density and n is an identifier for the buildable area Display of these layers is toggled off after the roads are created in the project area These layers may be re displayed by selecting the check box next to the layer name in the Table of Contents If a density layer is removed from the Table of Contents it will be added back to the Table of Contents the next time the project is opened 2 3 LUTSAM Main Menu LUTSAM main menu is designed to guide the user through the various steps of creating a micro model network see Figure 8 Different options are available from this menu during different stages of the micro model building process x Step 1 Identify Project Region Build Region Step 2 Subdivide Region into Areas Select subdivide Step 3 For Each Area Sketch Roads Add Sidewalk Save Sketch Export to Model Connect Protect Figure 8 LUTSAM main menu 14 Se
47. igure 11 Select Buildable region prompt The selected region is displayed on the map in yellow see Figure 12 16 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 3D PROCESS b ie DERT mAT Foe a ne IESUS d bI feni ba ctr ads D MB Figure 12 Buildable region Additional regions may be added to the project by repeating the steps of selecting the Build Region button selecting a buildable region data source and then using the cursor to select a region from the map Subdivide Buildable Region The project buildable region may be subdivided into smaller buildable areas Subdivision is not required but is usually desirable as each buildable area references one density and contains a single house type To begin the subdivide process click the Select button from the Step 2 Subdivide Region into Areas portion of the LUTSAM main menu see Figure 13 Step 2 Subdivide Region into Areas Select Subdivide Figure 13 Subdivide buildable region menu Next use the cursor to select a yellow buildable region or area to subdivide The selected area is highlighted in blue on the map
48. ing density and housing type Density and house type are the same over a buildable area Identify Project Buildable Region To create a buildable region for the project select the Build Region button from the LUTSAM main menu see Figure 9 This displays the Select Build Region Source menu SSTI Step 1 Identify Project Region Build Region Figure 9 Identify buildable region menu Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 15 pope Wo m EM Delaware Deparment WHITMAN REQUARDT amp ASSOCIATES LLP arae of Tra nsportation EHGIBEENRS ARBCHITICTS FL MN LES WEALLF LM Buildable Region Source Select a source for the buildable region from the list by clicking on the name of the data source layer see Fieure 10 The list of buildable region source layers is defined during installation of the application but may be moditied by the application administrator Changes to this list are applicable to all application users Select Build Region Source X TaxParcels a o Sussex Buildable Regions NewCastle Buildable Regions Kent Buildable Regions Peninsula LandUse 2000 2040 Figure 10 Select buildable region Source Selection of a buildable region source displays a Select buildable region prompt see Figure 11 When this prompt is displayed use the cursor to select a region by clicking on the map Select buildable region NewCastle Regions F
49. ivided into 4 buildable areas 18 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 3D PROCESS Figure 15 Subdivide buildable region into areas After the Save button is selected four tabs are displayed one for each buildable area as shown in Figure 16 The acreage for each buildable area is displayed on its associated tab Each tab also has a pull down menu for density selection Figure 16 LUTSAM main menu displays tabs for each subdivided area Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 19 oe i Delaware Department WHITMAN REQUARDT amp ASSOCIATES LLP e Transperation EHGIBELRS ABEHITECTS WEALLF Select Buildable Area Density Each buildable area must have a density selected prior to sketching in the roads upon which the micro model network will be based Specification of the density not only provides information that the micro model may use to assign travel demand parameters but also provides a generalized visual cue for road design Density for each buildable area is selected by clicking on the associated tab for the area and selecting an option from the drop down Density box see Figure 17 Options available are determined by the application administrator Step 1 Identify Project Region Step 2 Subdivide Region into Areas TRE Step 3 For Each Area Sketch Roads
50. m the default map document see Map Document Set Up Required data layers include the density grids existing model data buildable regions and street centerlines Supporting files such as building footprints used for symbology shapefile templates and house type photographs are included with the LUTSAM application but may also be placed in a network location The location to these supporting files is configured in the 3DMMG AppDefaults table Model Data Links and Nodes Data from an existing macro model is used as a basis for creating the micro model Nodes should be exported from the modeling software into a point shapefile Links should be exported from the modeling software into a line shapefile Four shapefiles should be exported from the modeling software road links road nodes sidewalk links and sidewalk nodes Buildable Regions Buildable regions are those areas defined by each client in which development may occur Buildable regions are polygon data layers that must be added to the default map document by the application administrator They must be included in the map document Table of Contents under the Buildable_ Regions group layer The ArcMap Table of Contents name for each buildable region must but included in the comma delimited list of the AppDefaults BuildableAreas field Footprints Buildings are symbolized by their footprint using ArcMap s ability to symbolize features using a bitmap file Each HouseParameters Des
51. na 1 Buldaoe Segoe Puldebie Regions D Penrsua Lanie 2008 2040 try 16947365 DIS Figure 1 Initial Screen Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 9 k Snare 1 Delaware enc mmer latiohve of Transportation T Continuing a Previously Created Project Start ArcMap Select gt and navigate to the location of the project map document Table of Contents The default Table of Contents shows data layers that are required by the LUTSAM application see Figure 2 These layers include data from the modeling software base map data used for reference and buildable region layers Macro Model Data Layers Data from the macro transportation demand model is included in the map When creating the micro model the final two steps will be to connect the new model with the existing macro model Ihe layers TAZ Centroids SidewalkTAZs are the macro model centroids for the road and sidewalk networks respectively NetworkNodes and SidewalkNodes are the non centroid model nodes NetworkLinks and SidewalkLinks are the model links Note that links are straight lines between nodes and may not exactly parallel the actual road or sidewalk centerlines Features in the Macro_TAZ layer are the areas represented by the Layers WMERSA hiruan associates Lie CACCIATU RBLHITICTA23 FLANMASLURES THU
52. nd the selected side of road see Figure 51 A cumulative total of the number of houses placed within the buildable area is displayed above the house type picture 38 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 3D PROCESS ae m poma deep amA 0 ide Dac 1 d hamps prarwel LE UIT DT PE E Triias aisi T afi E Dem Ma 14 H Figure 51 Generated houses Continue generating houses by specifying frontage and setback selecting a road specifying side of road and clicking the Generate Houses button until the buildable area is populated with houses as desired Because each buildable area may have different characteristics of house type and density houses are only generated along the portion of a road that falls within the currently targeted buildable area For example the project road selected in Figure 52 runs from the current buildable area through another buildable area before connecting to an existing road Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 39 smart Truseperistien Delaware Deparment WHITMAN REQUARDT ASSOCIATES LLP Transportation LHGIREERS SEC HITECTS FLAMES WEALLF
53. ode Required Fields Include field names for a unique identifier node number x coordinate y coordinate county name centroid indicator and the micro model inclusion indicator from the network node layer Note These field names must be applicable to both the road network and the sidewalk network 3D House Models The LUTSAM application populates fields ProjectHouses Type ProjectHouses Model that may be used as symbol key fields in 3D enabled applications such as 3D Analyst Values for the ProjectHouses Type field are derived from unique values in the HouseParameters Description field ProjectHouses Model values are based on the 3D house models available for each house type in the AppDefaults 3DModelPath location and may be used to support heterogeneous symbol display For example if three house models exist in the folder specified in the AppDefaults 3DModelPath field for the house type Single_Family_2T the application will randomly assign a value of 1 through 3 to each Single_Family_2T type house it generates House models must be named with the convention lt house_type gt _ lt X gt where house_type is a valid value from the HouseParameters Description field and lt x gt is a sequential integer 4 3 Map Document Set Up The LUTSAM application requires configuration of the default map document to ensure proper operation The default map document must be configured by the application administrator at the time of installation
54. odel merged file The data files produced from the Export to Model process are not added to the map document They Fu na e E T 21 x iej lesa E E ZI eta see 1 alg 1 1 eanan 4 hy Ar aren Aven aren DL bii ad VIT Figure 75 Project model after export are stored in the project directory Files are named with the convention ToModel_ lt network gt _ lt date gt where lt network gt is either Road or Sidewalk and lt date gt is the current date in the format yyyymmdd These files may be copied as required for access by the modeling software 2 11 Refinements to Micro Model It is recommended that any additional refinements to the micro model be made from within the modeling software These refinements may include addition of TAZs addition of links one way indication relocation of TAZs and links and deletion of existing macro model nodes and links Future versions of LUTSAM may include this functionality 52 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 3D PROCESS SECTION 3 3D VISUALIZATION
55. on of a new project 4 4 Project Specific Data Layers Data layers created populated and maintained by the application can be categorized as basic density network connection or output All project specific layers are stored in the project folder selected by the user The basic layers are created from the data templates when a new project is started Density layers are created when the user selects a density for a particular build area Network connection layers are created by intermediate processing when the user connects the newly constructed micro model data to the existing macro model data Output layers are the micro model network shapefiles that may be imported into the modeling software 66 Section 4 Administration of the LUTSAM GIS Application 3D Micno Mopzr PROCESS Basic Layers Basic layers are created from templates at project initiation A single data source may be referenced by more than one basic layer with a definition query that defines those features included on the layer ProjectTAZs ProjectHouses ProjectNodes ProjectLinks ProjectSidewalkTAZs ProjectSidewalkNodes ProjectSidewalkLinks ProjectRoads ProjectBuild Density Layers Density layers are shapefiles created by clipping a density grid with a build area The naming convention for these data layers is PerAcre lt X gt _ lt n gt where X is the density and is the object id of the build area polygon Display of these layers is toggled off after the user cr
56. option see Figure 27 Select Road The buffer strip default distance may be changed by entering a new value in the Buffer Strip box If pM no buffer strip is desired enter 0 zero placement Select the Add button to place the sidewalk The brown line in Figure 38 shows result of the TUNES E sidewalk operation using the project road shown as selected in Figure 36 and the options specified in Figure 37 right side of road 3 buffer strip Cancel Done Figure 37 Select side of road for sidewalk placement single side Feu hie Proceeds E P P D gt Ei ANDE B FU Bee Le _ _ Figure 38 Sidewalk addition single side of road Figure 39 and Figure 40 illustrate the addition of a sidewalk on both sides of a road Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 31 Delaware Department TYR WHITMAN REQUARDT ASSOCIATES LLP at Transportation fem FLAMESEES Figure 40 Sidewalk addition both sides of road 32 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 3D PROCESS 2 6 Select House Type E
57. region into smaller areas Define land use type and density for each area Sketch roads and sidewalks within the region Draw homes along each roadway by defining frontage and setback Connect homes to roadway network and finally merge the new network with the model network Functionality features such as smart growth vs traditional multi family units per building customized frontage and setback values maximum number of homes calculation for each area left right side of road for drawing homes and sidewalk buffer strips provide flexibility to the planner in testing various alternatives in relatively short amounts of time The output network can be visualized in 3D using the ArcGIS 3D Analyst extension The final network node and link shapefiles can be used in travel demand models such as CUBE Voyager TRANSCAD to test the various land use alternatives LUTSAM User s Manual consists of four sections 1 Installing and Configuring the LUTSAM GIS Application 2 Using the LUTSAM Application 3 3D Visualization 4 Administration of the LUTSAM GIS Application Introduction 5 3D Micno Mopzr PROCESS SECTION 1 INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING THE LUTSAM GIS APPLICATION 1 1 Install ArcMap Extension Run the installation program LUTSAM Install msi by double clicking the file name An installation directory called SSTI LUTSAM is created under C Program Files In the installation directory run bin LUTSAM When asked to confirm
58. specify side of road Click the Generate Houses button to add the buildings Units 6 per bldg Figure 64 Multi family units per building input Note Since each individual unit within a multi family residential building will represent a separate TAZ in the micro model multiple building features are created by the Generate Houses operation one for each unit However the buildings are placed at the same location so that only a single building is displayed on the map see Figure 65 46 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 3D PROCESS j er I reisen depo term j ep Mor farh Bene lap ieee i4 ie steak E Figure 65 Multi family building generation compete 2 8 Connect Houses Connecting houses simulates the driveway or sidewalk from the house to the road or sidewalk The connector line added during this process forms the basis for the micro model links between a centroid and a node Connect Houses to Project Roads Connecting houses to the project roads creates a single connector line that will be converted into links between a TAZ and node in the micro model Click the Select Road button then select a project road with the cursor Select the Connect Houses button to perform the
59. stem location of 3D house models 3DModelExtenstion Application file extension of house models Application Configuration Paths While the LUTSAM application must be installed with ArcGIS application data and other files used by the application may be placed on a network Fields in the AppDefaults table store locations of data required by and included with 3DMMG DatalemplatePath HouseTypePicturePath FootprintPath and 3DModelPath See section Required Data Layers and Supporting Files below Road Width Houses and sidewalks are generated relative to edge of pavement Road width is used to determine edge of pavement and is considered to be uniform within the project 62 Section 4 Administration of the LUTSAM GIS Application 3D Micno Mopzr PROCESS Sidewalk Width Sidewalk width is used in conjunction with road width and the sidewalk buffer strip to determine sidewalk placement Sidewalk width is considered to be uniform within the project Sidewalk Buffer Strip The sidewalk buffer strip value is used to offset the sidewalk from the edge of pavement The value in AppDefaults SidewalkBufferStrip is a default the user may change this value at run time 4 2 Required Data Layers and Supporting Files Certain data layers are required by the LUTSAM application The layers are used not only for reference but also to provide data to the micro model The layers may reside anywhere on the local network but must be sourced correctly fro
60. ta Macro Model Network Data Age If the macro model data sourced by LUTSAM is more than 5 days old a replacement reminder prompt is displayed see Figure 6 Network data is 23 days old You want to replace before continuing Figure 6 Model network data age prompt Select OK to continue to the LUTSAM main menu To replace the macro model data before continuing select Done from the LUTSAM main menu and have the application administrator install a new version of the macro model data Note With LUTSAM version 1 all users reference the same version of the macro model data so a new version of the data will affect all users 12 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application Project Table of Contents The project Table of Contents retains the default macro model and base data layers and displays the project specific data layers see Figure 7 Project data layers are applicable only to a particular project and are stored in the project folder If the user has just started a new project the project data layers will not contain any features but will have the appropriate structure for use by the 3D Micro Model Project Micro Model Data Layers Project model data layers are organized in the same way as the macro model data layers with project specific TAZs nodes and links for both roads and sidewalks These data layers are populated by the application when the user selects Connect Project from the LUTSAM main menu
61. th field HouseParameters Table Field Name Definition Description Type of house Value must be unique Value of this field must exactly match the name of a footprint bmp file and the image jpg file if applicable Smart_Offset Smart growth setback from road in feet Traditional Offset Traditional setback from road in feet Frontage Width of lot in feet Used as distance between houses when generating residential buildings Density Number of buildings per acre for which house type is applicable A corresponding density grid must exist in the location specified in 3DMMG_Parameters AppDefaults DensityGridPath Driveway_Offset Distance in feet between insertion point of house footprint and driveway Used to offset the road link connector to simulate a driveway at the correct location for this house type Sidewalk Offset Distance in feet between insertion point of house footprint and front door Used to offset the sidewalk link connector to simulate a sidewalk at the correct location for this house type Height Height of house in feet Width Width of house side to side in feet Length Depth of house front to back in feet SymbolSize Size of symbol in ArcMap that will be used to display this house type Section 4 Administration of the LUTSAM GIS Application 61 r Stote nna inc E EX Delcware Department of Transportation MRSA WHITMAN REQUARDT ASSOCIATES LL
62. tion see Figure 60 Hap 2 D Bagram ars ome Mom IT 5 CE 2 22 ema arma areas 4 mre TS E Smart Carer tad a DET NL i fue 41 Figure 60 Area after house is deleted 44 5 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 3D Process Commercial Industrial Building Placement A commercial industrial buildable area is assumed to have a single building as its trip origination point for the micro model Enter the size of the building in square feet in the Size box Select an option under the Select Setback heading Click the Select Road button Use the cursor to select a road in the commercial industrial buildable area see Figure 61 Pratt map Pian in PO mis intu 20 VOD CAS nig i nbj zr lt Ares Ammi F piei gi Oe m Eua P
63. tton then use the cursor to select a project road The selected road is displayed with red arrows indicating the direction of the line see Figure 36 aet Gc Cancer Geto ow 55 App E a Pree een PrzyxtMOCES e 4 7 Bl Projected odes E ki ajak Ti D besides E MRSA WHITMAN REQUARDT ASSOCIATES LLP WEAL EKA GHAR FLA MNLR Add Sidewalk Select side of road for sidewalk Left placement _ Buffer Strip 5 ft Add Cancel Done meg nena Bol Figure 36 Select road for sidewalk placement Right and left sides of the road are dependent upon the direction of the line and are determined based upon the direction the displayed red arrows are pointing In Fieure 56 the right side of the project road is to the north of the selected road and the left side of the road is to the south 30 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 3D PROCESS Select the desired side of road placement option by x clicking in the circle next to that
64. useParameters Description must have extension and must reside in the location specified in AppDefaults HouseTypePicturePath If no image file exists for a particular house type the user will receive a no image type available message Basemap Data Layers A street centerline layer sidewalk centerline layer and county data layer are expected by the LUTSAM application The centerline layers are reference layers while the county layer is queried for the county name Required Fields The LUTSAM application pulls attribute information from base data layers whose structure may be different at each install site Fields within the AppDefaults table list these attributes to allow for variation in attribute names Attribute names must be entered in these fields as a comma delimited list Items in each list must be ordered as described below County Required Fields Include the name of the field in the county boundary layer that stores the county name Road Required Fields Include field names for a unique identifier street name and street type from the street centerline layer Link Required Fields Include field names for the first end node number the opposite end node number length and the micro model inclusion indicator from the network link layer Note These field names must be applicable to both the road network and the sidewalk network 64 Section 4 Administration of the LUTSAM GIS Application 3D Micno Mopzr PROCESS N
65. uses placed Frontage 179 Select Setback Smart Growth default 60 ft Traditional default 80 ft C Custom E it T Step 1 Identify Project Region zm Step 2 Subdivide Region into step 3 For Each Area Add Sidewalk Save Arei Arend Area Area 4 Sane 1200 aq it Smart Growth debuit 500 ft C Traditional defaule 500 ft amp Select Road E Figure 45 House type selected Area 3 commercial industrial Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 35 tate i Delaware Deportment UR WHITMAN REQUARDT amp ASSOCIATES LLP vatiative of Transportation hECHITICTS WERLLF COM sen TL EET Step 1 Identify Project Region Build Region Step 2 Subdivide Region into Areas Select subdivide Step 3 For Each Area Sketch Roads Add Sidewalk Save Sketch Area Area2 Area3 Area 4 30 houses per acre 0 of 365 possible houses placed Units per bldg Frontage 250 ft Select Setback Smart Growth default 30 ft C Traditional default 30 ft C Custom ft Select Road Select Sidewalk Select Side of Road Right Generate Houses Delete Houses Connect Houses Cancel Export to Model Connect Proiect Figure 46 House type selected Area 4 multi family 30 Left
66. x next to the grid name in the Table of Contents Drag 1 brio H HAF M 1 __ Figure 32 Saved project roads Selecting the Save Sketch button also updates the house type selection tools on the LUTSAM main menu The image on the left side of Figure 33 shows the LUTSAM main menu before selection of the Save Sketch button Note that the house types Single Family Single Family 4 are text only and have no functionality After selection of the Save Sketch button house type buttons are enabled as displayed on the right side of Figure 33 28 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application Step 3 Each Area Add Sidewalk Sketch Roads Area 2 Area 3 Area 4 The subdivision area is 97 0039 acres Density 4 houses per acre Setback Setback Frontage ft Smart Growth ft Traditional ft Single Family_4NT 70 40 65 Single Family 4T 70 40 65 21 3D MicnRo Mopzr PROCESS Step 3 For Each Area Sketch Roads Add Sidewalk Area 1 Area 2 3 Area Save Sketch The subdivision area is 97 0039 acres Density 4 houses per acre Setback Setback Frontage ft Smart Growth ft Traditional ft Single Family 70 40 65 Single Family 4T 70 40 65 Figure 33 Buildable area tab before and after saving roads sketch Add Sidewalk Project sidewalks are created by specif
67. y data layer in the map document will be editable provided the user has the appropriate permissions It is recommended that system permissions on all non project specific data layers project data templates and the 3DMMQG Parameters database be limited to read only for LUTSAM application users 68 Section 4 Administration of the LUTSAM GIS Application
68. ying an offset from a project road therefore project roads must be sketched before adding sidewalks Sidewalks may be added on either side or both sides of a road The distance of offset from the road is determined by the width of the road width of the sidewalk and width of the buffer strip Width of road and width of sidewalk are application settings determined upon installation Road and sidewalks widths are uniform within the project area Select the Add Sidewalk button to initiate creation of sidewalk features see Fieure 34 The Add Sidewalk menu is displayed to the right of the LUTSAM main menu Sketch Roads Add Sidewalk Figure 34 Add Sidewalk button Add Sidewalk Menu The Add Sidewalk menu contains tools for selecting the road from which to offset the sidewalk specitying on which side of the road the sidewalk will be placed and the width of the buffer strip see Figure 35 Section 2 Using the LUTSAM GIS Application 29 Safe uis amp mart Tras pert Delaware Deportment af Transportation The Cancel button on the Add Sidewalk menu deletes all sidewalks added during the current sidewalk session A sidewalk session is initiated whenever the Add Sidewalk button is selected from the LUTSAM main menu Selecting the Done button from the Add Sidewalk menu ends a sidewalk session Select Road for Sidewalk Placement To select a project road from which to offset a sidewalk click the Select Road bu
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