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Section outline
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In this section you have a chance to explore open data.
What opportunities open data gives to enhance the collected measurement results and how it can be utilized as part of traffic measurements. Topic also shows you what kind of data is available (e.g. national traffic survey, Traficom, Strava, cities)
After you have studied the material, you have an assignment to work with.
Take at least 1-2 days to complete this assignment.
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Examine how open data can be obtained and collected. Collect data sources based on different areas of mobility (volumes of movement, mode of access sections)
Try to find different sources than others students. Every student must find 3 sources and make a list of the sources they find by creating a new conversation, where source have listed and described. Tell also what effects your source have to traffic and transport.
Finally, the student should peer review two sources defined by another student. Use the comment tool. When commenting, pay attention to e.g. the following things:
Is the sources described detailed enough?
What is good and / or needs to be developed in the description?
Write down your own thoughts about the sources