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HPMS Software

The Process Now

Flow chart: Somehow, the state enters HPMS into the submittal software. The software validates and spits Out the submittal file. 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

screenshot of Highway Performance Monitoring System Version 6.0.

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.
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 Concepts

Flow chart. State. State Tool. Review. Production. or State. State Tool/Review. Production.

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

Discussion

Contact

Tom Roff
Office of Highway Policy Information
Federal Highway Administration

202-366-5035
Thomas.roff@fhwa.dot.gov

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