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Creators:
Kruse, Kellee B. ; Simmer, Tom
Kruse, Kellee B. ; Simmer, Tom Less -
Corporate Contributors:
Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute
Subject/TRT Terms:
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North Dakota
Asset Management
Geographic Information Systems
Global Positioning System
Handheld Computers
Installation
Inventory Control
Maintenance
Software
Technology
Traffic Signs

Resource Type:
Tech Report
TRIS Online Accession Number:
961897
NTL Classification:
NTL-OPERATIONS AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS-OPERATIONS AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS ; NTL-GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS-GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ; NTL-PLANNING AND POLICY-Management Systems ;
Abstract:
This research project aims to ease the process of Roadway Sign asset management. The project utilized handheld computer and global positioning system (GPS) technology to capture sign location data along with a timestamp. This data collection effort was designed to replace the handwritten forms used to collect sign information. This technology potentially can reduce the amount of time it takes to collect sign location and inventory data. Desktop software was developed to process the collected data. Reports are available, which look identical to the handwritten reports. The software records coordinates of the sign, and the road location and other components. These data elements allow managers to determine if signs have not been maintained for extended periods of time. This lets them generate a list of signs that should be replaced or reviewed. To complete this project continued development should occur. The second phase should contain tasks to integrate the inventory system with the statewide inventory system and provide additional software functions for the users.

Results from this study show that all districts in the NDDOT can benefit from a program that automates the sign inventory process. Data from the program can be used to generate locations of signs and mark signs that need to be examined. This could lead to efficient methods for sign replacement.


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Collection(s):
US Transportation Collection
University Transportation Centers
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