Developing a Methodology to Assess Transportation Vulnerability to Recurrent Tidal Flooding
Abstract
Despite the moniker of “nuisance flooding,” the recurrent flooding of coastal cities
during high tides poses risks to people and property that extend beyond minor inconveniences.
The frequency of this recurrent tidal flooding is expected to increase as sea levels
rise. Using publicly available data, this study develops a methodology to assess local
vulnerability of coastal cities’ transportation infrastructure and residents to tidal
flooding. Geospatial analysis methods identify roads, public transit infrastructure,
and socially vulnerable populations with potential physical exposure to flooding,
while an evaluation of local planning documents suggests a lack of preparedness for
coastal flood hazards. Recommendations for improving and expanding upon this exploratory
methodology are provided, as are recommendations to local officials and stakeholders
for reducing risk in the face of this growing hazard.
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Master's projectSubject
nuisance floodingrecurrent tidal flooding
geospatial analysis
social vulnerability
transportation
urban planning
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Fishman, Sydney (2018). Developing a Methodology to Assess Transportation Vulnerability to Recurrent Tidal
Flooding. Master's project, Duke University. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10161/16524.Collections
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