Study to Indentify Issues Associated with a Computer Assisted Truck Permit System

摘要

The objective of this study was to develop and evaluate possible methods tocreate a computer assisted truck permitting system for Kansas. The existing system in Minnesota and a developing system in Wyoming were analyzed. The existing databases in KsDOT such as CANSYS (highway information and bridge information) was reviewed as the source for the database to support a truck permitting and routing system. Three hardware systems were evaluated; a total Intergraph system, a hybrid Intergraph and microcomputer system, and a total Microcomputer system for a network of 39 remote issuing locations as is currently operating. A second approach which consolidated all permit issuing activity in one location with nine units plus three units at Headquarters was also evaluated. Several software packages were evaluated but the selection would depend upon which type system was chosen. A follow up study has been proposed to develop a prototype of the truck permit system.