State agencies have an abundance of external data available but limited experience with utilization of this data for maintenance and operation decision making. TRB hosted a webinar on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that explored how state agencies are utilizing external data sources for maintenance decision making. Presenters discussed how automated vehicle location, crowd sources, and connected autonomous vehicle data can improve maintenance and operations of the transportation network.

This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Maintenance Management Systems.

The slides are linked in the meeting materials. View the recorded webinar below.

Webinar agenda and presenters

1. Automated tracking of maintenance snow and ice operations – Trisha Stefanski, Minnesota Department of Transportation

2. Utilizing crowd sourced and real time data for snow and ice decisions – Randi Feltner, Kentucky Transport Cabinet

3. Complementing maintenance processes with vehicle-based data – Nick Hegemier, Drive Ohio

4. Question and answer session moderated by Tracy Nowaczyk, Kentucky Transport Cabinet

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants can:

1. Assess different external data sources

2. Identify potential scenarios for external data in maintenance and operations

3. Evaluate value for external data

Professional Development Hours

This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.

American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits

This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA.