HPMS Software

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HPMS Software
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The Process Now
The software validates and spits Out the
submittal file
Somehow, the state enters HPMS into the
submittal software
Submit the HPMS file to FHWA
File loaded into review
Review data
Load to Production
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State methods

• Road inventory system used as a source for the
  submittal software.
• Traffic, pavement, inventory sections contribute
  to HPMS and loaded into the software.
• HPMS is kept in the software and updated each
  year.

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Submittal Software
Stand alone software Version 6.0 Uses Access as
a background database
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Problems

• Too many versions
• Complicated process of loading data
• Dependent on operating system
• Inconsistent reports
• Two Development fronts
• Unable to take full advantage of current
  technology. (Complex queries, GIS)

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Proposal

• Provide the HPMS software on a Web based
  application that interacts directly with the
  official HPMS database.
• Merge the State tool and the HQ Tool into
  one development
• Open access to data providers in the state DOTs
  and FHWA planners in the field

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Considerations

• Security initially handled through UPACs. This
  will also provide history of modifications
• Performance effect of increasing the number of
  users by a factor of 20
• Current practices Tools in the state were
  developed to interact with the state tool. We
  dont want to pull the rug out from under this
  effort.

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Considerations-continued

• Transition How do we make migrate from a tool
  that users are comfortable with.
• Training Plan to train 52 states and FHWA
  Division offices

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Basic Concept
State
Review
Production
State Tool
State Tool
State
Review
Production
State Tool
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Schedule

• Phase 1 - Provide UPACs accounts and move
  submittal site behind firewall
• Phase 2 Provide access to the HQ tool to
  State DOT and FHWA Division HPMS coordinators
• Phase 3 Develop and release State tool
  functionality in the HQ tool
• Phase 4 Development of a GIS interface

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Security Levels

• Level 1 Read only for 1 state in review
• Level 2 Read/write access for 1 state
• Level 3 Read only for all states
• Level 4 Read/write for all states
• Level 5 Full Access

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Phase 2 Demo
Release in about 2 weeks
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Discussion
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Contact

• Tom Roff
• Office of Highway Policy Information
• Federal Highway Administration
• 202-366-5035
• Thomas.roff_at_fhwa.dot.gov