Mapping of seasonal road transport accessibility in the Arctic region of Russia

Transport accessibility is one of the main categories in transport research and planning socio-economic development territories. For Russia, which has largest area northern arctic territories, this problem especially urgent. The presence condition road network determines territorial integrity unity economic space, therefore fulfilling most important strategic task spatial integration country. Automobile Arctic zone Russian Federation poorly developed characterized by a low density public network. Its features are disunity network, heterogeneous degree territories noticeable role winter roads infrastructure. An integral part logistics regions Russia roads, allow transportation season at lowest cost. purpose study to develop database structure thematic mapping automobile Federation, taking into account seasonality their operation. As result work, classification ice crossings was an overview map “Seasonal region Russia” scale 1:20,000,000 compiled. demonstrates contrast between relatively good territory summer impassability. On basis statistical materials, maps “Density all-season motorable roads” “Level motorization” were compiled, give idea differentiation these indicators. A high level motorization significantly exceeds capacity existing roads. This due fact that off-road only guarantor mobility for population hard-to-reach settlements.