Training on GIS Mapping & Digital Tools for Road Asset Management

Module 1: Introduction to GIS & Road Asset Management

• Fundamentals of GIS and geospatial concepts

• Road asset management principles

• Data types and sources for road networks

• Case Study: GIS in national highway management

• Practical Exercise: Mapping basic road segments

Module 2:GIS Data Collection & Integration

• GPS and remote sensing for road data

• Integrating existing datasets into GIS platforms

• Data validation and quality control

• Case Study: Integrating road inventory datasets

• Practical Exercise: Field data collection simulation

Module 3:Road Network Mapping & Visualization

• Creating and managing geospatial road layers

• Network topology and attribute management

• Visualization techniques for decision-making

• Case Study: Urban road network GIS implementation

• Practical Exercise: Building interactive road maps

Module 4:Road Condition Assessment Using GIS

• Pavement condition indices and evaluation

• GIS-based pavement management systems

• Prioritizing maintenance based on road condition

• Case Study: Road deterioration mapping project

• Practical Exercise: Analyzing sample road condition data

Module 5:GIS-Based Asset Inventory Management

• Cataloguing road assets (signage, bridges, drainage)

• Linking asset attributes to GIS databases

• Reporting and visualization for maintenance planning

• Case Study: Asset inventory management for a county road network

• Practical Exercise: Creating a digital asset registry

Module 6:Spatial Analysis for Maintenance Planning

• Route optimization and maintenance scheduling

• Risk and hazard mapping

• Predictive maintenance using GIS analytics

• Case Study: Prioritizing road repairs using GIS

• Practical Exercise: Maintenance prioritization simulation

Module 7: Integration with Digital Tools & Road Management Systems

• Overview of road management software

• Integrating GIS with ERP and asset management systems

• Using mobile apps for data collection and monitoring

• Case Study: Implementing a GIS-integrated road management system

• Practical Exercise: Dashboard creation for road asset monitoring

Module 8 :Reporting, Dashboards & Decision Support

• Designing dashboards for management and stakeholders

• Data visualization for reporting and performance tracking

• Generating actionable insights from GIS analysis

• Case Study: GIS dashboards for city road authorities

• Practical Exercise: Create a performance dashboard

Module 9: Emerging Technologies in Road Asset Management

• Drones, IoT sensors, and smart monitoring tools

• Machine learning applications for asset management

• Future trends in digital road management

• Case Study: Smart highway monitoring project

• Practical Exercise: Simulated IoT data integration

Module 10:Capstone Project & Best Practices

• Integrated road asset management planning

• Practical application of GIS and digital tools

• Developing a complete road network management plan

• Case Study: Comprehensive GIS-based road asset project

• Practical Exercise: Draft a maintenance and monitoring plan