Achituv Cohen
Achituv Cohen, PhD, is a researcher in the Department of Civil Engineering at Ariel University, Israel. His specialization lies in Mapping and Geoinformation Engineering, with a profound interest in geospatial data science, active transportation, and urban equity. Dr. Cohen's academic journey is marked by a strong focus on spatial analysis and computation, which he applies to understand and improve urban environments.
Dr. Cohen’s work often involves using geospatial data to analyze and propose solutions for creating more sustainable and inclusive cities. He emphasizes the importance of integrating advanced geospatial technologies and methodologies in urban planning and development to address issues related to transportation and equity.
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OpenStreetMap (OSM) provides detailed street networks essential for analyzing active transportation (AT) infrastructure. However, the granularity and inconsistencies in OSM data pose challenges in modeling AT users' movements at the street level. This study proposes a novel methodology to generate axial networks for AT users using OSM data, simplifying the network while preserving topology. Applied to cities like Turin, Tel Aviv, and San Francisco, this approach effectively streamlined pedestrian and bicycle networks. The proposed methodology can enhance AT infrastructure, contributing to safer and more efficient urban mobility.