transportsträcka

Transportsträcka is a Swedish term commonly used in transport planning and civil engineering to denote a defined section of a transport network. It refers to the stretch between two clearly identified endpoints, such as intersections, stations, or mileposts, and is used as the basis for analysis, design, operation, and management of the system.

It is defined by its boundaries and its traffic-related properties, including the modes allowed (car, bus, rail, pedestrian), the design speed, capacity, and typical traffic conditions. Data for a transportsträcka may be collected through traffic counts, surveys, and GIS.

It is used in planning and assessment tasks: traffic forecasting, capacity analysis, safety evaluations, maintenance planning, and environmental impact studies. By dividing a transport network into transportsträckor, authorities can compare performance across segments, estimate travel times, and prioritize investments.

Examples include the highway stretch from one interchange to the next, the railway section between two stations, or the bus corridor along a street segment with defined endpoints.

See also: transport planning, Trafikverket, road segment, railway section.