Accurate and consistent pavement condition assessments are helping transportation departments nationwide to better allocate resources, and the Michigan DOT (MDOT) is no exception. The agency's using the data to better meet the maintenance needs of its seven regional offices and improve the driving experience for residents and visitors.
Having spent the last four years working with Fugro Roadware of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, to survey its network's assets, MDOT's extended its contract with the asset-management solutions provider for two more years.
Fugro’s Automatic Road Analyzer (ARAN) system will continue collecting data and imagery in one continuous pass at posted highway speeds in a process that doesn't interfere with traffic flow. The company's web-based iVision application compiles, summarizes, and presents this information in easy-to-grasp visuals. The comprehensive automated approach enables MDOT managers to develop dashboards they can use to analyze trends year over year, assisting with the prioritization of maintenance and rehabilitation of their entire network.
To ensure a smooth transition to the latest version of iVision, Fugro will provide an all-inclusive technical training session for MDOT staff.
“This is a great opportunity to continue to support infrastructure improvements in the state," says Fugro Roadware Managing Director David Lowe. "The first four years of the project were very productive and we're looking forward to continuing our partnership with MDOT.”
Fugro has provided pavement condition surveys for numerous DOTs in the US including the states of Texas, Louisiana, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia, as well as the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP2). Additionally, the company has delivered vehicle-based automated data collection systems to the states of Arkansas, Connecticut, Maryland, Missouri, and South Dakota.
