Sign Asset Management for the new RetroReflectivity Standards

PubWorks allows you to setup and use a number of approved assessment/managment methods for compliance with the new standards

Setup Work Orders in PubWorks to give you inspection and replacement information going far out into the future.  Everytime you inspect or replace a sign PubWorks will automatically update future inspections or replacement date.  Help protect yourself against potential law suits.

Method
Process
Advantages
Disadvantages
Visual Nighttime Inspection
Trained sign inspector, moving vehicle
Quick and inexpensive
Annual process, not 100% reliable
Measured Retroreflectivity
Measure signs with a
retroreflectometer
Extremely accurate
Annual process, large time and
resource commitment
Expected Life
Determine expected life, replace at
end of service life
Very easy to use and plan, can use
preexisting asset management systems
Does not consider signs that may fail
early or last longer
Blanket Replacement
All signs in a corridor or of a specific
type are replaced at specific intervals
No need to track signs or assess
retroreflectivity, easiest method to
manage
May replace good signs that do not
necessarily need it
Control Signs
Replacement based on performance
of control signs
Less costly and time consuming than
monitoring all signs in the field
Creating and setting up appropriate
control environment, sample-based
Other Engineering-based method
Varies with method
Varies with method
Varies with method


PubWorks Sign Management 

Our GPS Asset Data Collector allows your sign technicians to collect placement, attribute and condition data in the field.
 

  • This record of work refreshes your To Do List and allows you to rest easily knowing your sign inventory is regulation compliant and is protecting the traveling public

How to do Sign Management?

  • Your first and perhaps most obvious step is to create a current inventory of signs.

  • Place your signs realistically into your asset hierarchy by associating them with the roads, streets, parks, parking lots, etc... to which they belong.

  • Collect custom attributes that add definition and detail to the signs in your inventory.

  • Use industry standard MUTCD codes and images to help identify signs in a standard fashion.

  • Establish regular maintenance intervals and systematically inspect, repair and replace signs.

  • Keep detailed records of work performed and their associated costs for management, compliance and legal reasons.

Why is Sign Management so Important.

  • Safety - signs are designed to protect the traveling public.

  • Compliance - the Retroreflectivity regulation is right around the corner.

  • Visibility - signs are a very conspicuous Public Works asset.

  • Volume - even small agencies have thousands of signs.

     

     

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