Roads Services Training Group

LOCAL AUTHORITY ROADS CONFERENCE 2013

Peter Burke

LGMA

HODSON BAY HOTEL, ATHLONE, MAY 2013

MapRoad PMS

• Objectives

• Development• Phases I, II & III

• RoadWorks Licensing

High Level Benefits of a PMS

• Demonstrate that the investment in the road infrastructure is delivering the optimum Value for Money.

• Demonstrate the need for investment to maintain the value of the road infrastructure asset.

• Manage, maintain and improve the road infrastructure resulting in a Safe and Efficient Network.

• Maintain the Condition of the Road Asset

Goals & Deliverables

• Extend functionality of existing Roads GIS software (MapRoad) to:

– Compliment department circulars on pavement management strategies

– Introduce a system which can be used by a wider audience of local authority personnel

– Make data-entry more efficient

– Improve outputs from system which will assist in decision-making process

• Development Priorities: -– Mechanical Data Viewer– History of Works– Condition Rating– Planned Works– Financial Module

• Link to FMS such as Agresso• Assist and link into Grants and Funding

– Roadworks Licensing– Speed Limits

• To be supported with Guidance and Circulars as required

• ICT Choices and Challenges– Decisions made to continue use of existing desktop system but deliver

new functionality through the use of a web browser– New departure to the use of Open Source GIS and spatial database– Requirement for local authorities to:

- upgrade version of MapInfo desktop - upgrade to MS SQL Server 2008 - provide additional servers for use with MapRoad PMS

– Research delivery of tools to collect survey data to complement the adoption of a pavement condition rating initiative as required by department

– Make use of improved OSI mapping web services

• MapRoadPMS is an integrated, Geographical Information System (GIS) enabled, Roads Management Information System.

• MapRoadPMS composed of four main elements:– Desktop System, – Web Based Interface,– Roadworks Licensing– Android App for inspections or field work

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• Phase 1– Development Completed October 2011– Re-Use of the same Road Schedule from MapRoad (desktop)

application – Add in History of Works– Record Roads Programme – Use of OpenStreet Maps and OSIs MapGenie webservice for

background mapping – Ability to export layers and information to MapInfo for ‘other’ uses;

printing, workspace thematics, comparison against other layers of information (traffic, accidents etc)

– Re-launch of the desktop tools for road schedule to emphasise importance of an up-to-date Road Schedule

• Implemented in 32 Local Authorities• Embed the application for roads staff in local authorities• Central location for recording the roads schedule in GIS format

along with history of works tool to enter and view works implementations.

• Development of MapRoad PMS continued through 2012 • New version rolled out to local authorities from February 2013 –

Phase 2

• Phase II Key Components

– PSCI (Visual Condition Rating) of network - data imported from the MapRoad Mobile APP

– Incorporate Mechanical Survey data from 2011 Regional Road Survey

– Develop more user-friendly tools for the mapping interface– Include datasets from the MapRoad desktop system; accidents,

bridges – Ability to create a Roads Programme to reflect the Grant

Applications to the NRA/DTTAS

• Phase III Key Components– Speed Limits – Financial Module– Integration with new MapRoad Licensing System for road

openings – Reporting Module – User-requested improvements to system – MapRoad Mobile APP – Cater for Urban rating – Centralising System

MapRoad PMS Browser module

Works History

2011 Regional Road Survey - IRI

• MapRoad Mobile APP

– Collect PSCI in the field using Android Tablet device– Load Road Schedule onto the device– Load MapRoad Mobile APP onto the device– Get training (Flexible Roads Manual)– Plan a route– Drive and Rate– Upload data– Data is uploaded to MapRoad PMS (Browser)– Review the survey– Use for preparing Works Programme

MapRoad PMS

2011 Regional Road Survey - PSCI

MapRoad Mobile - PSCI

MapRoad PMS – RoadWorks Licensing

• OLRWC system developed by LGMA based on South Dublin CoCo RoadMap.

• Used by limited number of local authorities• Isolated system not part of MapRoad of PMS (data integration

required)• Lacked link to FMS• Technical requirement for updating

MapRoad PMS – RoadWorks Licensing

• Business Process Improvement Exercise• Agreed Business Processes• Single On-Line System for the Sector• A consistent approach to roads related licensing and

workflow management for local authorities• A consistent approach to roads related licensing for

applicants

MapRoad PMS – RoadWorks Licensing

• A centralised website for the management of roads related licensing

• Users do not have to install software or systems components

• Integration with MapRoadPMS– Planned Works– History of Works

• GIS Component

MapRoad PMS – RoadWorks Licensing

• Hosting Infrastructure in place - June

• Pilot(s) – Start July

• Phased Implementation

• Dependencies on charging/payment policies

• Will require up to-date data in MapRoadPMS

MapRoad PMS – RoadWorks Licensing

MapRoad PMS – RoadWorks Licensing

Contact DetailsPeter Burke – LGMApburke@lgma.ie

Paul Fox – LGMAPfox@lgma.ie

http://lgmaext.laservices.ie/transportation/IPAG/default.aspx