Maintenance and Operations are the cornerstones of keeping transportation systems safe and efficient. As technologies are introduced on a near-daily basis, it’s vital that public works departments discuss the benefits and concerns of “the new.” This discussion will answer the following questions: What are the impacts of current and future technologies on roadway maintenance and operations? How will automated and connected vehicles change how we operate and maintain the system? What won’t change?  For example, AVs will still operate on pavement. Road maintenance will be essential for a long, long time. How can we use new technologies to improve maintenance and operations activities, and how might these technologies provide better situational awareness? Do the basics of maintenance and operations still matter?  (Spoiler Alert: Yes—a lot!) Find out more by attending this important discussion on the future of roadway maintenance and operations.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the impact of new technologies such as automated vehicles/connected vehicles on your maintenance and operations activities.

2. Identify the impact of new technologies such as automated vehicles/connected vehicles on your maintenance and operations activities.

3. Demonstrate the value of basic maintenance and operations now and in the future to ensure decision-makers continue to invest in maintaining the transportation system alongside investments in new technologies.

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Brian Chandler P.E., PTOE, RSP

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