2009 Project News
Dec. 15, 2009 - Major Phase of LEJIS Project Completed
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional Counter-Terrorism Task Force completed a major phase in the development of an innovative, information-sharing network for the region's public safety agencies. The Law Enforcement Justice Information System (LEJIS) gives Pennsylvania public safety and justice agencies real-time access to local, state, and federal public safety records to dramatically improve officer safety and the region’s neighborhood security. GeoDecisions manages the ongoing development and implementation of LEJIS and the system integration team.
Dec. 15, 2009 - Enterprise GIS for Hartford, Wis.
The city of Hartford, Wis., selected GeoDecisions to assist in the implementation of an enterprise GIS system. The three-year project will include a variety of tasks, including system hardware and ESRI® software package implementation. Additional tasks include on-site support, database design, data conversion, custom application development, Web-based mapping, custom training, and ESRI-certified training. When complete, the project will lead to greater efficiency in the day-to-day operations of the city and further enhance the delivery of information to citizens. GeoDecisions previously developed a GIS needs assessment and GIS strategic plan for Hartford.Oct. 20, 2009 - Partnership with GDOT
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) selected GeoDecisions to provide enterprise geospatial development services. The first task order of this multi-year contract includes the preparation of a strategic plan to identify and document geospatial business goals and objectives, as well as additional requirements and needs throughout the agency.
Oct. 20, 2009 - Dataset Conversions for Florida's St. Johns River Water Management District
GeoDecisions has contracted with the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), to provide topographic dataset conversions for its Environmental Sciences Division. As part of the SJRWMD's multi-year Vertical Datum Conversion effort, GeoDecisions will complete the conversion of approximately 100 topographic datasets that were derived from a variety of sources that are currently referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD 29).
Oct. 20, 2009 - Improving Safety and Emergency Response with Pennsylvania AVL
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veteran Affairs is transmitting and visualizing vehicle location data on a map to efficiently coordinate resources during daily operations and emergency situations. Through an enhancement to the Web-based Geospatial Analysis of Threats and Incident Reports (GATIR) application, developed by GeoDecisions, the Pennsylvania Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) project enables state agencies and operation centers to fully utilize the Commonwealth's 800 MHz radio system to monitor the location and progress of response vehicles in near-real-time, share incident information with commanders and field units, and maintain situational awareness of response teams.Sept. 14, 2009 - Crash Analysis Reporting System for DelDOT
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) selected GeoDecisions to review its current Safety Data Management System and to document any additional requirements not already provided with the system. Additionally, GeoDecisions will make recommendations for the best approach to rebuild the application into the new Crash Analysis Reporting System (CARS). The CARS application will be a more robust solution that provides mapping, reporting, and querying functionality to support Delaware traffic safety needs.
Sept. 14, 2009 - GeoPRIME Web Application for York County, Pa.
GeoDecisions is developing an ArcGIS® Server public mapping Web site for York County, Pa., that will enable the public to gain ready-access to critical county information, including tax parcels and floodplains. The site is built on the GeoDecisions Public Records Information Mapping Engine (GeoPRIME), a multi-platform framework for building easy-to-maintain, low-cost spatial Web applications.June 22, 2009 – Preserving Historical Resources in Delaware
GeoDecisions developed the Cultural and Historical Resource Information System (CHRIS), a Web-based mapping application, for the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs. CHRIS efficiently manages the listing of historic properties on the National Register and assists in preservation planning. The application, available at http://chris.delaware.gov, gives internal users and members of the public the ability to quickly and easily access historic resource data and valuable historical information that is used to preserve, maintain, and foster awareness of Delaware's historical resources.
April 16, 2009 – San Diego's Emergency Services and Public Safety Initiative
The San Diego State University Research Foundation awarded GeoDecisions a contract to develop the San Diego Regional Emergency Geospatial Information Network (SDREGIN). As part of the project, GeoDecisions will complete a strategic plan, enterprise spatial data model crossing domains, spatial data integration strategies, and an integration pilot project.
April 16, 2009 – ArcGIS® Server Web Site for Clinton County
GeoDecisions was selected by Clinton County, Pa., to develop an ArcGIS Server public mapping Web site. The site will be developed using the latest development tools, including JavaScript™ API, to produce a highly cartographic and user-friendly application. As a result, having key information available through the Web will allow the public to gain ready-access to critical information.
April 16, 2009 – Seeing the Road Easier at VTrans
GeoDecisions completed Phase 2 enhancements to the Integrated RouteLog Application (IRA) for the Vermont Agency of Transportations (VTrans). This is the initial "second generation" straight line diagram (SLD) implementation that GeoDecisions developed. The IRA application successfully accesses and integrates disparate data from multiple sources through a GIS-enabled interface.
April 16, 2009 – GIS Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan for Grandview, Mo.
GeoDecisions was selected by the city of Grandview, Mo., to perform a GIS needs assessment and develop a strategic plan. The assessment and plan will provide a guide for streamlining and improving current operations to meet the growing needs of the city's employees and residents. Additionally, the strategic plan will outline how GIS and information technology can be integrated into the city's current information systems, operations, and decision-making processes to support new initiatives and enterprise data management.March 3, 2009 – Data Dictionary Assists KDOT
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) recently entered into a cooperative application development project with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The application, a Web-based Data Dictionary originally developed for PennDOT, stores metadata from various enterprise databases. The Data Dictionary allows users to identify data that multiple applications use, thus identifying the data and system interdependencies, and also allows users to better understand the use and scope of the data already collected.
March 3, 2009 – Lewistown Borough Improves Efficiencies with GeoPlan
GeoDecisions is working with Lewistown Borough, Pa., to implement the firm's municipal management software – GeoPlan. The application assists borough officials in streamlining everyday activities, including tracking property information, code enforcement violations, permits, and complaints. The borough will soon begin using GeoPlan's sanitary sewer module, helping to manage all sanitary sewer assets and issues.