Utilizing Governmental GIS Data to Efficiently Issue Oversize / Overweight Vehicle Permits

Presentation Type: Presentation (30 minutes)

Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Intended Audience: GIS User, GIS Builder, GIS Developer, Management

Abstract

State departments of transportation, motor vehicles or local governments issue oversize/overweight (os/ow) vehicle permits for commercial vehicle operators to move os/ow loads or vehicles. Depending on state or local regulations, vehicle operators are required to obtain an os/ow permit before moving or transporting loads in each state. Various stakeholders in state and local government access and utilize data to review and evaluate permit application details. State or local bridge divisions, maintenance, construction, traffic, state police, highway patrol, permit offices, finance and/or accounting may use a state’s permitting & routing solution. Commercial vehicle operators, trucking companies and permit service companies will also access a state’s solution to complete their os/ow permit applications. Issued permits vary by state but range from 20,000 to 300,000+ issued permits per year. These permits are important for a state’s construction, manufacturing, and agricultural industries. By incorporating a state or local government’s data into one central solution, all users (industry, states and local) have a streamlined system for submitting and reviewing applications. Data input into a permitting & routing solution may include:€¢ National Bridge Inventory (NBI) data with structure clearances and location data€¢ Structural engineering bridge models for load analysis€¢ Maintenance and construction restrictions€¢ GIS linear referencing system (LRS) road centerlines and Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) attributesBy incorporating data in one central permitting & routing solution, users can efficiently issue oversize/overweight vehicle permits and analyze valuable data for planning or maintenance efforts.

Presenter(s)

Brian Young

Senior Consultant, Bentley Systems

Mr. Young has accomplished numerous GIS/IT projects with 20 years of professional work experience leveraging geospatial technologies and software platforms. He has worked on projects for multiple state departments of transportation focusing on GIS based oversized/overweight vehicle permitting and routing for the past 10 years at Bentley Systems. Mr. Young graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Geography.