Round Rock, Texas is stepping up its game in transportation infrastructure management with the launch of a new data collection initiative aimed at assessing the condition of the city's roadways. The City has contracted Roadway Asset Services, LLC (RAS), an Austin-based company that has made a name for itself by providing asset management and data collection to government agencies.
Residents might have noticed some snazzy vans cruising their streets lately, but those aren't your typical delivery vehicles. Outfitted with high-tech gear, including digital cameras, the RAS vans are hard at work collecting imagery on all city-maintained roads. This imagery, captured exclusively during the sunlit hours for optimum clarity, aims to inform the city's pavement management system with updated insight.
But what does this mean for the average Round Rock resident? Well, apart from a few more vehicles on the road, the data collected by RAS could lead to more informed and efficient road maintenance, potentially easing those pesky potholes and other issues that plague drivers.
Those curious about the vans, or the data they collect, should feel free to ring up the Round Rock Transportation Department at 512-218-7044. Ensuring the highest quality of data and imagery, citizens can expect the RAS vehicles to be a regular sight during daylight hours, cataloging the conditions that shape their daily commutes. Residents with questions or in need of additional information about the data collection process can contact the friendly voices over at the department who'll gladly field inquiries.
