1. GIS-based Regional Environmental Modeling
INDUSTRY DAY
August 17, 2017

2. Regional Modeling Concept
GIS-based Regional Environmental Modeling
Regional Modeling Concept
Bobby Lewis, PE
Chief Operating Officer

3. Technical Services Director
GIS-based Regional Environmental Modeling
Overview and Goals
Chris Werner, PE
Technical Services Director

4. Overview National policy of streamlining project delivery
GIS-based Regional Environmental Modeling
Overview
National policy of streamlining project delivery
NCDOT goal of reducing costs and project delivery times by relying more on GIS data during project planning
Leverage tools developed during Kinston Bypass Pilot Project
Adjust “Way of doing Business” for a better fit to the new type of STIP = Regional Modeling

5. Regional Modeling Goals
GIS-based Regional Environmental Modeling
Regional Modeling
Goals
Transportation projects clustered in close proximity with comparable features
Rely more on GIS-based data to evaluate regional features and characteristics of projects
Streamline project delivery by developing baseline information and conducting analysis on a regional scale instead of single project focus

6. Regional Modeling Objectives
GIS-based Regional Environmental Modeling
Regional Modeling
Objectives
Develop decision making tools from GIS data
Early identification of project complexities
Agency review of multiple projects in a region
Advance projects through planning to design more efficiently
Better use of NCDOT, Agency, and Consultant resources

7. Other Advantages Model results extend beyond project corridors
GIS-based Regional Environmental Modeling
Other Advantages
Model results extend beyond project corridors
Can apply to multiple projects in a region
Can be used earlier in transportation planning
Can give a broader context of how projects fit into the surrounding landscape

8. Keys to Success Have a plan and clearly defined goals
GIS-based Regional Environmental Modeling
Keys to Success
Have a plan and clearly defined goals
Promote realistic expectations of models
Identify where process improvements can be made
In-depth coordination and feedback with Resource Agencies

9. Environmental Analysis Unit
GIS-based Regional Environmental Modeling
Regions and Workflow
Morgan Weatherford
Environmental Analysis Unit

10. Proposed Modeling Regions
GIS-based Regional Environmental Modeling
Proposed Modeling Regions

11. Phases of Regional Modeling
GIS-based Regional Environmental Modeling
Phases of Regional Modeling
Data Compilation
Statewide Updates, Data Gaps, New data layers
Analysis
Develop Decision Making Tools
Application
Integrate into Project Scope
Revise Current Processes
Tracking and Updates
Monitor Success, Feedback, Maintain Data

12. GIS-based Regional Environmental Modeling

13. GIS-based Regional Environmental Modeling

14. GIS Data Structure and Management
GIS-based Regional Environmental Modeling
GIS Data Structure and Management
John Farley
GIS Unit

15. Vision and Mission Vision Mission
GIS
Vision and Mission
Vision
To be a global leader in providing innovative geospatial transportation solutions
Mission
To enable and support the mission of NCDOT and to provide transportation related geospatial information and services to meet the needs of North Carolina State government.

16. GIS Unit NCDOT IT 55% O&M Engineering Transportation Systems (ETS)
45% Project Related Work
GIS Unit
Spatial Analysis Group
Data Conversion Group
Spatial Application and Systems Group
Products and Project Support
35 Fulltime Staff
10 Supplemental Staffing Contractors

17. GIS Governance Central Governance Model
GIS Strategic Plans
GIS platforms
Standards
Software
State Representation
GIS technical architecture
GIS enterprise environment
Level of service commensurate with the business units expertise
State Initiative for Enterprise Data Management

18. NCDOT GIS Standards NCDOT GIS Site:
GIS Standards and Practices

19. GIS
GIS Standards

20. GIS Practices Esri Data Models
North Carolina Geographic Information Coordinating Council (GICC)
Federal Geographic Coordinating Committee
Other FGDC-endorsed standards
Geographic Information Framework Data Standard
Esri Data Models

21. Contracting for GIS Services
GIS Limited Services Contract
Unlimited
DIT 208Z
Engineering Services Contract: GIS Codes
Limited
31 Cartography, 94 Field Data Collection, 87 Data Conversion, 88 Data Validation (QA/QC), 189 Remote Sensing Data
IT Supplemental Staffing
RFP

22. GIS
GIS Unit
Currently working with Mitigation on developing the buildout of the enterprise environmental data warehouse
Capturing requirements
Upgrading infrastructure
Helping to develop workflows

23. Sum Up Standards / Practices Central Spatial Data Warehouse
GIS
Sum Up
Standards / Practices
Central Spatial Data Warehouse
Environmental Data
Drives other applications/analysis
Avoid Duplication
Authoritative Sources / Best Available
Know What We Have
Metadata
- GISP know GIS Standards / Practices

24. Other GIS Resources NCDOT Enterprise GIS Website GO!NC NCDOT GIS Unit
GO!NC
NCDOT GIS Unit
Ryan Arthur (POC)

25. Environmental Analysis Unit
GIS-based Regional Environmental Modeling
Contracting
LeiLani Paugh
Environmental Analysis Unit

26. Selection of Key Personnel
GIS-based Regional Environmental Modeling
Selection of Key Personnel
4 General Groups
Regional managers
Environmental Disciplines
Transportation Planning Disciplines
GIS Skills
Meet with our representatives for each group
Follow up with in-depth discussions

27. Selection of Key Personnel
GIS-based Regional Environmental Modeling
Selection of Key Personnel
Evaluation Criteria
Knowledge, skills, and ability
Experience
Availability
Phased hiring from top down and as project progresses
Notification

28. GIS-based Regional Environmental Modeling
Contracting
Access to variety of contracting mechanisms across NCDOT Units
Roadway, Project Development, Hydraulics, Division, GIS
Can contract with Prime and Sub for work
Can add work codes if not covered in current contract
Can add subs to existing contracts.

29. Wrap Up Questions Break into groups
GIS-based Regional Environmental Modeling
Wrap Up
Questions
Break into groups
Leave Bios with Group Representative and contact information