Agenda - Public Works Committee - 05/15/2012

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vehicle paths and operations as part of overall maintenance system function review processes. The proposed Navigo GPS/AVL Fleet Management System is able to track any fleet vehicle relative to its expected location at a desired system site at any time, including an estimate of arrival time based on current position and current speed. Asset, Equipment, and Materials Management Tracking material quantities allows system operators/managers to determine the appropriate amount of materials already loaded or to be loaded on maintenance vehicles. This system also tracks rate of material usage and amount of coverage possible based on remaining on -board material. The locations where materials are deployed or where activities such as plowing, mowing or road repair/maintenance are performed can be automatically geo-coded as maintenance vehicles respond. This information provides an accurate, historical log of all maintenance functions performed at any point within the network. Keeping track of equipment necessary for maintenance functions can be done efficiently. The proposed Navigo GPS/AVL system has the capability to identify and document various pieces of maintenance equipment, facilities and roadside features. This system can be used to determine and document the location of existing maintenance equipment, facilities and a variety of roadside features. Maintenance personnel can view equipment inventory locations on -screen by type of equipment and region where equipment is stored. They can also easily identify equipment through the use and storage of maintenance equipment ID information. Example unique inputs from snow plows: ▪ Plow position (up/down) • Air Temperature • Total amount of material used ▪ Wing position (up/down) • Pavement temperature • Wind Direction ▪ Under body position (up/down) • Odometer • Wind Speed ▪ Material • Fuel Mileage Appl ication(liquid/granular) A number of these inputs can be added as future enhancements to the system; however, the ability to monitor over sixteen unique inputs to the data controller will allow for the expansion of the system as the City evaluates technology enhancements and operational requirements for the GPS/AVL System. Environmental Conditions Environmental conditions affect fleet operators and affect system performance. On -board systems that display the condition of the roadway on which the vehicle is traveling, show current weather conditions including wind speed and visibility (which greatly affect rate and flow of material dispersion upon the roadway and/or safety) or provide other real-time information for the operator are extremely valuable resources and available within the proposed Navigo GPS/AVL System. System Architecture The proposed NAVIGO GPS/AVL Fleet Management System includes an in vehicle device, connected to a data controller to collect in -vehicle, operational, and GPS data. This in vehicle device will have an interface with on -board diagnostics (OBD) which monitor engine operations through the vehicle bus. The in vehicle device will also connect to a vehicle data controller. This controller will monitor the specialized sensors on each of the state vehicles. Alert Communications & Messaging ▪ Vehicle to Vehicle • Group Text Messages ▪ Vehicle to Center (Main Operations) • Individual Text Messages ▪ Vehicle to Other (i.e., nearby devices, roadside • Blanket Alerts (i.e., Amber Alert) DMS) Data Archiving and Reporting System data can be archived and a number of reports can be customized to provide City management with accurate and up-to-date system performance statistics. 9 Proposal for City of Ramsey, MN Navigo GPS/AVL Fleet Management System Location Technologies, Inc. I All information within this proposal considered private and confidential.