Development of a GIS-Based Rights of Way Outdoor Advertising Sign Information System

摘要

Due to the increased workload and new requirements being legislated to manage and maintain data on billboard advertising, ConnDOT staff sought to develop an effective means to address these needs using a concept provided by ConnDOT's photolog group. Research was conducted to define data acquisition and management needs. Field photolog vans were outfitted with side-facing image and data acquisition systems, coupled with GPS data and complimentary digital images via hand-held cameras. A database was developed to collect, maintain and provide instantaneous access to billboard advertising data and information. The system has been implemented and shown to have a cost benefit ratio of 1.94 over a ten-year period of use.