1  Introduction

This is the introduction to Transport Data Science.

Transport Data Science is an exciting, interdisciplinary field that leverages computational methods, geographic information systems (GIS), and data science techniques to solve transport challenges.

1.1 Why Transport Data Science?

The transport sector generates vast amounts of data, including: - GPS tracks and mobile phone records - Smart card and ticketing system data - Traffic sensors and cameras - OpenStreetMap and public transit schedules (GTFS)

Data science tools help transport planners and researchers make sense of this data to design more efficient, sustainable, and equitable transport systems.