State of The Practice of a Data Management Office Within DOTs

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• Creators:
  Shang, Mingfeng ; Wu, Yao-Jan ; Geffen, Gabriel
• Corporate Creators:
  University of Arizona
• Corporate Contributors:
  Arizona. Department of Transportation ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Data management
  • Data management plans
  • Geographic information systems
  • Organization
  • State departments of transportation
  • Personnel
  • Decision making
  • Best practices
  • Financing
  • Implementation
  More +
• Publication/ Report Number:
  SPR-792
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States ; Arizona
• Edition:
  Final Report
• Corporate Publisher:
  Arizona. Department of Transportation
• Abstract:
  The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is evaluating the feasibility of establishing a data management office (DMO) to enhance the accessibility, quality, and coordination of its data assets. As data grows in volume and strategic importance, transportation agencies nationwide have adopted formal structures to improve data governance. This study examines national practices related to the organizational and financial structures of DMOs, including roles, staffing models, funding strategies, and implementation challenges. The research also explores the potential benefits of creating leadership positions such as a chief data officer (CDO) and geographic information officer (GIO) within ADOT. Findings support informed decision-making by identifying best practices and key lessons learned to guide the development of a DMO tailored to ADOT’s needs.
• Format:
  PDF
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87742/dot_87742_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 1.80 MB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:f3537558c4eb0b82522479b9dad16154bf03b82d80028b2c5c22259bc5f9f77448735218fd30b08536da26c2d06906df5bcaff8a156b032d6a5c5d391f80762b