Organizational Activities

A. Computing and Networking Infrastructure Consolidation (CNIC) Initiative. ODOT was one of the 12 state agencies to have its computing (data center) and networking infrastructure consolidated into a State Data Center. This involved network consolidation and moving ODOT’s mainframe and 350 servers to a central data center. Service level agreements and various business processes will be implemented during a three month transition period.

Infrastructure (Desktop, Networking, Server/Storage, etc.)

A. Microsoft .Net. Moving to .NET and C# for all Windows application development and many web applications. ODOT is heavily invested in Visual Basic 6 and .NET was a logical decision to maintain that investment. The .NET platform provides an improved development environment that is more stable and extensible.

B. Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and 2005 Infrastructure. Created enterprise-wide infrastructure for migrating SQL 7 databases to SQL 2000 and all new databases to SQL 2005.
New Systems (Just Completed, In Progress, or Preparing to Start)

A. Resource Management System - Resourcing. Developed statewide common business practices and software tools using MS Project to assist with resource management in addition to schedule management for design project work within the Regional Technical Centers of the Highway Division. It manages all project delivery resources in a uniform manner; tracks progress on delivered projects; provides comprehensive resource planning; and provides status information to ODOT management.

B. Digital Video Log Enhancement. Release 1 upgraded the web viewer to provide additional functionality and much quicker response time for loading graphics. Release 2 upgraded the Winvan hardware and software to increase image capture from one image every 52 feet to two images every 26 feet and decreased image processing time from hours to only minutes. It also added an additional camera at 45 degrees to give a better view of features next to the road.

C. Trans•port. Completed the migration of the AASHTO Trans•port software, an existing mainframe application used to support delivery of highway construction projects, to a client server platform and developed improved business processes. The project also implemented the Cost Estimation System (CES) module.

D. Transport Advanced Traveler Information Implementation (TATII). Provides a regional traffic and transit information interface allowing multiple jurisdictions and vendors the ability to provide this data to the public through the internet. It allows Internet Service Providers access to travel times, congestion and other types of ITS data. It requires the ISP to register with the department to access this data.

E. Maintenance Management System and Inventory. Implemented the ITS roadway device maintenance tracking software “Micromain” allowing ITS support crews to more efficiently track and manage repair and maintenance activities on all ITS devices.

F. Advanced Traffic Information System – Cable TV. Allows ODOT customers who do not have internet access to view traffic and weather conditions in real time through their cable TV connection. Project implementation was in the Bend area. Other work will be initiated to deploy this system in other areas throughout Oregon.

G. Civil Rights Compliance Tracking (CRCT). This system is designed to provide statistics to monitor ODOT and contractors’ compliance in various civil rights and labor compliance areas.

H. Transportation Operating Center System (TOCS) – Event Management. ODOT has 4 regional dispatch centers throughout the state that use various software packages. When complete, ODOT will have combined the functionality of multiple event (e.g., road/weather condition monitoring, dispatch, etc.) and resource management systems into one TOCS application capable of independent operation at each TOC with the ability to backup one operation center from another. It will also create an interface with the Oregon State Police to exchange data.

I. Regional Trip Planner – Travel Options. This project will develop and deploy a transit information data system to deliver public information via the ODOT Tripcheck.com Web site. It will provide a one-stop shop for all information related to Oregon’s public transportation systems and service providers.

J. Drainage Facilities Management System. This project will develop an Oregon-specific system for inventorying, evaluating, and tracking the condition of pipes, culverts, and storm water facilities and provide a simplified input of field-collected culvert inspection data.

K. Right of Way (R/W) Data Management System – Back file. This project is focused on scanning, storing, and retrieving R/W documents (e.g., contracts, roll maps, deeds, easements, etc.) and creating a database. The information will be available electronically to R/W property management, surveyors, engineers, and others. The solution includes the use of the
FileNet Document Management platform, and the integration with existing legacy systems. This will serve as a model for future ODOT document management projects.

L. IFTA Electronic Credentialing CVISN Level 1. This project will implement the remaining U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN) requirements necessary to attain level-1 International Registration Plan (IRP) compliance, including electronic application and issuance of credentials, participation in the national clearinghouse, and national safety data interchange.

M. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). Two pilot projects are under way using wireless infrastructure for locating any inventory tagged with a RFID and immediately identifying the asset and equipment.

N. Oregon Real Time GPS Network. This project will modernize the geodetic (land survey) control network in Oregon by developing a state network of continuously operating Global Positioning System (GPS) reference stations called the Oregon Real Time GPS Network (ORGN) that will provide more accurate GPS data in real time to GPS users in Oregon.

O. Road User Fee Pilot Program. A research study designed to examine the technical and administrative feasibility of implementing a per mile fee to possibly replace the current gas tax in the future. ODOT and Oregon State University College of Engineering successfully tested on-board equipment that counts and communicates mileage so that gas stations can collect information and deduct the gas tax while adding the mileage-based charge. The technology counts miles traveled in Oregon without invading privacy and is not capable of real-time tracking of travel. Also, no historical travel information is stored or transmitted. There are 280 volunteers participating in the pilot program. It uses GPS to determine location and an odometer to determine miles driven.

P. Utility Management System. This system will modify the Electrical Billing application to incorporate a standard web based interface to include electrical, telephone and cell phone bills. It will incorporate ODOT utility billing business processes, providing access to all regions, and provide an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) with utility vendors.

Q. Engineering Data Management. Provide software and business process solutions that will define and implement: a backup standard, policy and process for file/directory locations and naming standards; an archive standard, policy and process for file/directory locations and naming, retention plus source and version control; and a workflow baseline for moving engineering files through the project lifecycle that include file and directory naming, content ownership and source, version and access control.

R. Linear Asset Management System. This project will develop a linear asset management system that will focus on integration of asset data and analysis. Analysis tools will provide ODOT’s decision makers the ability to manage ODOT’s investment and infrastructure strategically.

S. Integrated Financial, Human Resources and Procurement System. This project has three potential releases to integrate core financial, human resources, and procurement functions. A high level business case to support a policy option package has been completed and the project team is developing a more detailed business case outlining key functions.