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HPMS Software. 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. State methods.
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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
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.
Submittal Software Stand alone software Version 6.0 Uses Access as a background database
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)
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
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 don’t want to pull the rug out from under this effort.
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
Basic Concept State Review Production State Tool State Tool State Review Production State Tool
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
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
Phase 2 Demo Release in about 2 weeks
Contact Tom Roff Office of Highway Policy Information Federal Highway Administration 202-366-5035 Thomas.roff@fhwa.dot.gov