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=Public Works GIS= Public Works departments in every city are responsible for a multitude of tasks and maintenance issues. Although responsibilities in each city may differ, the idea that a Geographic Information System (GIS) can help with nearly every task does not. Overall, GIS supplies the tools that are needed to manage, maintain, and link the various divisions within a public works department.

Work Order Management
The process of work order management can be streamlined and managed to efficiently allow work orders to be received and edited in the field with mobile devices. Managers are able to have real-time access to the status of work orders instead of having to wait until the end of the work day.

Asset Management
Knowing the location, history, and condition of your assets is important for any public works organization. Being able to be compliant with the federal regulation GASB34 is a major concern for most public works departments. This regulation states that all government entities which recieve federal funding must give the federal government a report of all of their physical assets and infrastructure. From sewer pipes to trees, all assests can be plotted on a map with information on work history and maintenance records. Having all of this information in one place helps to keep records straight and makes scheduling maintenance easier and more effective.

Routing
Most projects within a public works department require a certain amount of driving whether it be to a job site or making stops at certain houses or buildings on a route. A GIS can help create the best, most efficient route to any location and help determine which stops should be grouped together. When coupled with GPS, users can even be guided toward their destination.

Planning
A big part of any public works department is the planning process. Although, it can be costly to implement, GIS can actually save the department money. By knowing the basic costs of all the components and labor, the system can analyze repair or creation costs quickly and correctly without having to send people out into the field.

Divisions within Public Works that Utilize GIS

 * Road repairs
 * Tree trimming
 * Trash collection
 * Pavement management
 * Traffic analysis
 * Sidewalk management
 * Zoning
 * Water
 * Vegetation management
 * Sanitation
 * Street sweeping
 * Signage
 * Bridge management
 * Engineering
 * Fleet management