Research Project:

Roadway Management System (RMS) for Local Governments

Final Report

PDF version 202k
- Appendix A: Questionnaire and Detailed Summary of Local Government Survey (510 kb pdf)
- Appendix B: Forms for Data Collection (510 kb pdf)
- Appendix C: Distress Types for Low-Volume Flexible and Built-Up Roads (2 mb pdf)
- Appendix D: Deduct Value Curves for Low-Volume Flexible and Built-Up Roads (4.7 mb pdf)
- Appendix E: Corrected Deduct Value Curves for Low-Volume Flexible and Built-Up Roads (697 kb pdf)
- Appendix F: Repair Strategies Flow Charts (697 kb pdf)
- Appendix G: Deterioration Curves of Actual Data and Predicted Curves (95 kb pdf)
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Principal Investigator

Anil Misra
University of Missouri - Kansas City
(816) 235-1285
misraa@umkc.edu

External Project Contact

David Plazak
Iowa State University
(515) 296-0814
dplazak@iastate.edu

Project Objective

To develop the decision framework for an innovative roadway management system that integrates a subsystem of modular components for pavements, bridges, and signs.

Project Abstract

The objective of the proposed guidelines for a roadway management system (RMS) is to describe a framework for a modular and userfriendly RMS that will assist local government agencies of all sizes in coordinating and planning routine and preventive maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. These guidelines include a step-by-step procedure to establish a customized RMS for local government agencies. The resulting RMS, based upon the proposed guidelines, will be a systematic methodology that can assist local government agencies to evaluate the current pavement condition, identify problems on the pavements, select the best repair and maintenance strategies with the minimum cost, and generate a schedule and priority program for these actions at both project and network levels at both the present time and the future.

The terms and definitions used in the inventory program, the referencing and the defining methods for the roadway network, and the understanding between the project and the network level are established, such that the data collection process can be initiated to gather information from concerned pavements within the roadway network. A step-by-step procedure is described for obtaining the pavement condition as represented by the pavement condition index (PCI) value for different low-volume flexible and built-up pavement types as well as different maintenance strategies. In the proposed guidelines, the PCI value forms the basis for establishing the other components as well as developing the coordination among the components of an RMS. Methods to generate the maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction actions based upon the PCI are established. A pavement performance prediction model is developed to forecast the future PCI value, and a methodology for life cycle cost analysis is also provided in these guidelines. Finally, these guidelines briefly demonstrate the tasks that should be considered and included in reports to elected boards or councils that approve the funds regarding local government agencies’ needs.

Task Descriptions

Gather Information.
Develop management system modules for pavements, bridges, and signs.
Integrate management system modules into a roadway management system.
Evaluate roadway management system manual.
Prepare final report.

Milestones, Dates

Project Start: July 2000
Task 1: February 2001
Task 2: June 2001
Task 3: September 2001
Task 4: December 2001
Task 5: February 2002
Project End: February 2002

Student Involvement (e.g., Thesis, Assistantships, Paid Employment)

(1) Student Research Assistant; 9 months

Relationship to Other Projects

In addition to the development of particular sub-systems, the project will focus attention toward strategically integrating component modules for asset management. This application will emphasize the significance of individual component valuations and how they must relate to overall strategy.

Technology Transfer Activities

A final report will be prepared with an executive summary suitable for wide distribution. One or more technical paper(s) will be prepared in a form suitable for presentation at meetings as well as publication in appropriate journals. The proposed manual will be made available to LTAP Centers in Region VII to assist local governments.

Potential Benefits of the Project

The project will yield a manual that demonstrates how transportation agencies can coordinate management subsystems, establish procedures for recommending projects, and evaluate strategies for solving problems, correcting deficiencies, and assessing trends of future needs.

Budget

$113,162

TRB Keywords

Asset Management, Modular, Roadway Management, Local Government