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The Indiana Experience


4. Where Is Indiana Today?


Figure 6: Working on the I-70 Hyper Fix Project (I-65 / I-70) in Indianapolis.
Working on the I-70 Hyper Fix Project (I-65 / I-70) in Indianapolis.
Photo courtesy of Heather Miller.

INDOT still uses its customized version of the software, HERS-IN, but is moving toward use of the standard HERS-ST software. The agency has been totally re-engineered, creating a dedicated staff of technicians who will be trained in the use of HERS-ST.

Overall, Indiana has made great strides in developing its asset management program since the inception of HERS-IN in 1998. The following are some of the highlights:

The biggest accomplishment, though, says Roy Nunnally, manager of the Modeling and Forecasting Section, is finalization of the 10-year production/construction plan known as Major Moves. Introduced in May 2006, this subset of the INDOT LRTP is the first completely funded 10-year plan in INDOT's history.

The Major Moves plan was developed using INDOT's May 2005 initiative for prioritizing highway construction projects. The rating system is based on 11 critical criteria, including a project's potential for contributing to economic growth. HERS-IN was utilized to rank the Major Moves projects.

Major Moves Criteria for Highway Projects

  1. Cost Effectiveness Index
  2. Corridor Completion
  3. Road Classification
  4. Mobility
  5. Intergovernmental Agreements
  6. Safety Criteria
  7. Economic Development Criteria
  8. Customer Input Criteria
  9. External Funding of Projects (Earmarks)
  10. Bypass Project Selection Criteria
  11. Urban Revitalization
Figure 7: Slogan Sign.
A slogan sign that states: MAJOR MOVES Building Roads. Creating Jobs.
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