Turning a corner with mapping software

摘要

A geographic information system (GIS) now provides detailed information on every intersection in the nation's capital. Washington, D.C.'s, Department of Public Works Solid Waste Management Administration (DPW-SWMA) uses both routing software and new turn-restriction information to increase production and save resources. Last year, GeoDecisions, Camp Hill, Pa.-a spatial information technology company- completed the turn-restriction project for the District of Columbia's Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO). The application was designed to be used by OCTO, DPW-SWMA, and the D.C. DOT (DDOT). It contains data on more than 20,000 intersections and approximately 1100 miles of streets and alleys throughout the District of Columbia area.