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3 INTRODUCTION State transportation agencies are under increasing pressure to do more with less. From Maine to Hawaii, many agencies are experiencing significant staff reductions.
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4 technology or through human observations. With a centralized, geospatial information model that is updated by all departments, all historical data can be leveraged at any phase of a project.
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5 about these projects, GIS can provide decision makers more metrics with which to make important decisions. Furthermore, these tools can help expedite project design and quality management to ensure that completed projects more closely match final designs, ultimately reducing costs and improving quality.
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6 technologies, this study documents and summarizes the current state of the practice throughout the United States as of 2012, including emerging standards and guidelines. In addition, this study identifies gaps in the research needed to achieve the desired level of systems integration and assist transportation agencies in developing a systematic approach to adopting these technologies into standard operating procedure.
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7 audience; rather, it can be implemented by individuals and governmental organizations alike. STUDY APPROACH: METHODS OF INFORMATION GATHERING AND DELIVERY Questionnaires A geospatial data technologies questionnaire (chapter two)
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