The market niche that Planning Technologies has sought to fill since its inception in 1996 involves software development in support of planning studies, especially transportation modeling and socioeconomic analysis. This business goal grew from our extensive professional background in transportation forecasting, modeling, and planning analysis methods, which later evolved into a strong interest in computer based software tools. The company has extensive experience applying these tools in regional and corridor planning studies.
We continue to assume responsibilities for all kinds of transportation planning engagements, including major corridor studies, interstate access studies, traffic impact studies, transit service studies, station location studies, station area planning, travel surveys, travel forecasting models, etc. In these assignments we always look to use our modeling, GIS, and software development and database manipulation skills to provide the clear, concise, insightful analysis to both project sponsors and the general public.
Application Development Expertise
In addition to our background in transportation planning, we also have extensive experience in software development, especially applications associated with Geographic Information Systems. We have developed a substantial library of planning applications and toolkits that address complicated planning issues. Our software development skills encompass:
- Substantial knowledge programming GIS applications, in ArcView 3.x historically using its Avenue scripting language as well as ArcGIS 9.x now, using ArcObjects, VBA, VB.NET, Model Builder, Python, and SQL Server.
- Considerable programming skills, using VB6, VB.NET and C++
- Web site development skills, including dynamically data-driven web sites. Programming skills including HTML, Javascript, VB.NET, SQL Server, ArcIMS, and SDE
- Travel demand forecasting skills including in depth knowledge of EMME/2 and the travel demand forecasting model used by the Mid-Region Council of Governments in Albuquerque.
Business Credentials
Planning Technologies was registered in the State of New Mexico as a limited liability company in 1996, and has therefore been in business for 12 years. We have been an authorized ESRI developer and Business Partner since our inception in 1996.