Geographic information system (GIS) applications, tools and geospatial data can provide agencies with the most accurate inventory of assets such as signs, culverts, roads and bridges.
However, challenges such as agency size and location, access to accurate and timely geospatial data, and lack of information about the best data processes, applications and tools to use limits local agency use.
A Minnesota Local Road Research Board project examined current local agency practices and reviewed existing mobile technologies to recommend best practices for the efficient, cost-effective use of GIS mobile technology for better managing agency assets.
A Quick Start Guide highlights five GIS sofware tools used by Minnesota local agencies and guidance on how to get started using GIS for managing assets.