Public Works: GIS

Southern California cities disconnect red-light cameras

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 03:05:27 EST

Even though the technology reduced accidents and increased revenues, San Diego and El Cajon are reviewing their programs.

Sokkia Corp. SX series total stations

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:33:33 EST

The SX series of total stations with high-accuracy robotic technology includes an advanced angle measurement system, RED-tech technology, reflectorless EDM, Bluetooth Class 1 long-range data communi

Using GIS to meet ADA accessibililty requirements

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:28:17 EST

San Francisco is using a geodatabase to update and/or install 15,000 curb ramps by 2017.

Free vs. paid maps for asset management

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 06:01:20 EST

Why free may not necessarily be better for your operation.

Congress continues to stall updates to floodplain maps

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:45:46 EST

Congress is closer than ever to reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). But lawmakers are far from meaningfully supporting a well-intentioned program that has become a disaster.

7% of North American communities lack GIS map

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 04:57:16 EST

For several years, Bartlett & West Engineers Inc. has asked North American communities if they have a geographic information system (GIS) and how they use it.

Can your community afford adaptive traffic control?

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:13:15 EST

Adaptive traffic control solutions (ATCS) are an artificial intelligence product enabling traffic signals to adapt to actual, real-time demand rather than sticking to a fixed schedule. By giving vehicles the green light when and where necessary, “smart” signals can provide a 40-to-1 return on investment through reduced travel times, fuel usage, emissions, and accidents.

Static Web maps vs. dynamic Web GIS

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 04:56:18 EST

You and your team may be using Google, MapQuest, or Microsoft's Bing Maps to identify the exact location of an event that requires attention. Type the address of, say, a broken water main into the service and you get a map of that location.

All about the cloud

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 04:47:27 EST

As organizations look to save money on information technology (IT) costs, cloud computing has proven to be a popular method for IT efficiency and cost savings. Whether your organization is hoping to cut costs on running applications, or to store GIS data without the hassle of purchasing new equipment and taking up additional in-house resources, cloud computing may be the answer.

Upgraded pipe survey software

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:51:20 EST

Set the width of the highlight in Esri's ArcMap toolbar so pipes are easier to view and locate. Select All Surveys Completed as a filter choice. Now, Version 6.4.5's enhanced GIS Module provides two choices to streamline pinpointing the information. In addition to Personal Geodatabase and Enterprise Geodatabase, the program supports importing and exporting a File Geodatabase; importing multiple work orders from Azteca Systems Inc.'s Cityworks asset-management application; and generates Debris Picture reports.

Mainstreaming surveying, layout work

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 04:10:24 EST

Sophisticated tools and software are becoming more user-friendly, which is good news for agencies looking to outsource work.

Soil and asphalt compaction mapping system

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:15:45 EST

By the book

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:18:49 EST

Following a detailed soil and groundwater management plan can help prevent contamination issues on water utility projects before construction begins.

APWA Congress exhibitors

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:56:58 EST

Using mobile technology to manage park assets

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:31:04 EST

Las Vegas builds the foundation for a tool that lets Web site visitors find and reserve their ideal getaway location.

Five resource/ cost-recovery trends

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:31:18 EST

For communities that already have stormwater utilities, the next challenge is ensuring customers pay their fair share.

Low-cost asset-mapping application

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:32:06 EST

Holding steady and looking ahead

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:46:29 EST

You're enlisting help to plan for the future — and crossing your fingers that budgets follow suit.

3 fallacies of ‘the grid’

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:48:57 EST

Why what might work for electricity won't work for water.

Collect and manage pavement conditions

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:58:42 EST