Multi-Criteria Sustainable Highway Alignment Selection Using Automated Software: A Case Study in Myanmar

This research investigates how automated software can effectively evaluate highway alignments by incorporating sustainability. Trimble Quantm alignment planning software was selected for this study because it can quickly generate multiple alignments with associated cost and environmental data. A case study located within UTM Zone 47Q in Myanmar was used to illustrate the capability and efficiency of the software in comprehensive sustainable highway corridor selection. The findings showed that Quantm is an efficient supporting tool for highway alignment decision-making. However, some additional functionalities to support the sustainable planning framework are needed. The study suggests additional features and how to extend the Quantm planning software to enable sustainable highway alignment planning and analysis.