Seeking Solutions to Meet Seeking Solutions to Meet the Challengesthe Challenges
Richard L. Reel, Jr., P.E.Richard L. Reel, Jr., P.E.Florida DOTFlorida DOT
August 7, 2008August 7, 2008
ChallengesChallenges
SensorsSensorsCountersCountersCommunicationsCommunicationsSoftwareSoftware
Site DesignSite Design
Design for repairDesign for repairIndividual sensor leadsIndividual sensor leadsDirectional boresDirectional boresPull BoxesPull Boxes
Lane layoutLane layoutContact infoContact info
CountersCounters
Spare partsSpare partsRepair contractsRepair contractsLightning protectionLightning protection
SensorsSensors
LoopsLoops–– WireWire–– SealantSealantPiezosPiezos–– GroutGroutBending plateBending plateQuartzQuartz
Site MaintenanceSite Maintenance
Service Technicians (Service Technicians (offroadoffroad))Maintenance Contractor (in pavement)Maintenance Contractor (in pavement)Office SupportOffice Support
CommunicationsCommunications
POTSPOTSWirelessWireless
SoftwareSoftware
PollingPollingProcessingProcessingManagementManagement
AutopollAutopoll
Survey Processing SoftwareSurvey Processing Software
Service Calls DatabaseService Calls Database
Equipment InventoryEquipment Inventory
ReportsReports
Lanes Not WorkingLanes Not Working
Incomplete WeeksIncomplete Weeks