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AAAs nationwide, street-level database and proprietary travel information support all GIS map production needs, as well as new electronic products like the Internet Triptik.

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Business Problem

· GIS Database Development: Maintain a highly detailed database of vendor and AAA proprietary data to support paper map production as well as new electronic products such as the Internet Triptik.
· Map Production: Create high quality sheet maps for AAA members. These maps are designed with the automobile traveler in mind, and are available at the city, vicinity, state, and regional scales.
· Tourbook Map Production: Create maps for AAA Tourbooks using the GIS Master database. Different Tourbook map types include Orientation maps, National Park maps, Walking Tours, City maps, driving distance maps, and spotting maps showing points of interest and AAA-RATED® lodgings and restaurants.
· Internet Triptik: Allow users the flexibility of planning their next trip from the comfort of their home computer any time of day or night. Include proprietary information on scenic routes, ferry schedules, bridge tolls, and the latest detour and construction information. Future product releases will include advanced features such as AAA-RATED® restaurants and lodgings, and attraction locations.

Technology Implemented

· GIS Database Development: SDE, Arcinfo 7.2.1, Arcview 3.2, ArcGIS 8.1
· Map Production: SDE, Arcinfo 7.2.1
· Tourbook Map Production: SDE, ArcMap 8.1
· Internet Triptik: ArcIMS, SDE, Kivera routing

Development Team

GIS Database Development, Map Production, Tourbook Map Production, Internet Triptik

Development Team Biography

AAA GIS incorporates a multi-layered database, automated production processes, and traditional cartographic skills to produce more than 44 million paper road maps annually for the Associations 42 million members. AAAs Publishing/GIS Development and Support Group develops in-house mapping and travel routing solutions based on software from ESRI and other vendors. GIS Cartographers use Automated Extraction routines to derive map layers from the Master Database. The Internet Triptik and all GIS maps contain proprietary travel information and are designed to meet the touring needs of AAA members.

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